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Asda Expands Internship Program for Young Adults with Disabilities

9/20/2025

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Asda has expanded its Supported Internship Programme, increasing placements to 119 across 22 stores.
The program aims to provide job opportunities for young people with learning disabilities.
Since its launch in 2023, over 70 students have gained skills, with 46% obtaining full-time jobs.
DFN Project SEARCH collaborates with Asda to target 10,000 young adults for paid employment by 2030.
Only 4.8% of individuals with learning disabilities in England find paid work post-education.

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Story summary

Asda has expanded its Supported Internship Programme, increasing placements to 119 across 22 stores.
The program aims to provide job opportunities for young people with learning disabilities.
Since its launch in 2023, over 70 students have gained skills, with 46% obtaining full-time jobs.
DFN Project SEARCH collaborates with Asda to target 10,000 young adults for paid employment by 2030.
Only 4.8% of individuals with learning disabilities in England find paid work post-education.