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Special Needs Work Experience at ITSA

15/3/2018

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We have well established, strong links with many of the local special needs schools and colleges like National Star College, Ruskin Mill, Belmont School and Alderman Knight School in Gloucestershire. We provide work experience placements for young adults with disabilities such as Asperger’s syndrome, autism and those suffering from mental and physical health problems. Working closely with their teachers and carers, ITSA offers individuals the chance to develop their social skills and become part of a relaxed working environment.  
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Over a period of four weeks Ben and Murray, two students from the National Star College, completed a work placement at IT Schools Africa. During this time they worked closely and were supported by staff from IT Schools Africa.

Murray, a very technical minded student spent some time re-building computers and loading Windows 10 ready for them to be shipped to Africa. Ben, a more practical minded student made sure that the hard drives were wiped before sending them on for refurbishment. Both students thoroughly enjoyed their placements:

“I really enjoyed it, I already knew quite a bit about computers but I learnt a lot from Monis. I wish it could have gone on for longer”.  
commented Murray
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As Ben is non verbal he rated his overall experience 10 out of 10. The tasks were set according to the student’s capabilities, skills and interests and were gauged very well. Students were kept busy for the entire placement and were challenged but not overwhelmed. 

"We would like to thank you for your support and hope very much that you also found the experience working with the college a positive one.  We hope very much that we can build on our relationship and work alongside you in the future".
Janet and Jonelle Job mentors
National Star College
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