Asda doubles its internships to give young people jobs

Asda has marked National Inclusion Week with a major expansion of its industry-leading Supported Internship Programme, reaffirming the retailer's commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for young people with learning disabilities or difficulties.

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Asda has doubled the number of interns and stores participating in this year’s programme, with 119 students expected to start a placement in the coming weeks across 22 Asda stores nationwide, offering yearlong placements that combine real-world experience with tailored education.

Delivered in partnership with charity DFN Project SEARCH, the programme aims to tackle the stark employment gap facing young people with special educational needs.

Only 4.8 per cent of people in England / 4.1 per cent in Scotland with a learning disability go on to secure paid employment once their education finishes compared to 80 per cent of their peers.