Digital Skills Training Programme
We're helping young autistic people aged 16-25 get the skills they need to find a job they love.
Would you like a job in IT, website development, digital marketing or cyber security?
Our free Digital Skills Training Programme is a UK-first initiative that seeks to address the employability and training challenges faced by young autistic people.
Launched in 2020, the Digital Skills Training Programme supports learners through a 10-week programme that provides training, work placements and job application support to take them a step closer to the workplace.
Register now for our FREE Digital Skills Training Programme if you are:
- Autistic
- Aged 16-25
- Based in Staffordshire
What does the Digital Skills Training Programme involve?
From practical training to employment support, our programme provides learners with digital training to fulfil their potential.
Classroom Learning
Work Placements
After Care
Coding and Logic
Cloud and Infrastructure
Cyber Security
Digital Marketing
Employability Skills
What have previous learners achieved?
Monitored after the 10-week Digital Skills Programme, our learners gained new skills and the confidence to enter employment.
33%
Learners who found employment (within 3 months of course completion)
53%
Learners gained employment or secured an interview (within 3 months)
60%
Learners who went into further education, work, or secured an interview (within 3 months)
100%
Learners who want to find employment (upon completion of course)
Feedback from previous learners
Lucie
It's a great opportunity to learn new skills and learn about new career paths you could pursue. It really gives you that insight into the digital world of work and open up new doors for you.
Cameron
A good opportunity to learn new and expand skills, I enjoyed it was very good for my confidence, so it could be good for you.
Lucy
Give it a try and it's good to learn new things, it's more than just digital skills.
Programme Eligibility Criteria
This programme is eligible for individuals who live within the Staffordshire region and meet the following criteria:
- Autism / ASD diagnosis
- Aged 16 - 25 years old (25 oldest age at the start of the programme)
- Living in a Staffordshire postcode
- Access to a computer and Internet
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LEGAL ADVICE & SUPPORT
Our official legal partners, Irwin Mitchell, provides access to medical care, rehabilitation and support to children with disability.
As a long-time supporter of Caudwell Children and families with disability, Irwin Mitchell has helped countless parents achieve the best possible outcome for their child. You can make a free, no-obligation enquiry with a member of their dedicated team of solicitors or read more about the services they provide:
