The Legacy Project and Solid Sheds

Solid Sheds are very proud to be working with The Legacy Project, a national award winning, supported internship programme, which is part of the Divine Days Community CIC group, operating across Skelmersdale and the surrounding areas, for 16-24 year olds with additional needs.

They seek to break down health inequalities and promote resilience and connectivity in our young learning disabled and disabled community. They work alongside local businesses such as ourselves and the local FE college, providing a 1 year Supported Internship programme.

The Intern attends college 2 days per week and their employment placement 3 days per week. A job coach supports the Intern each day, helping to act as a communication bridge between them and their college/employer, as well as supporting with and breaking down tasks in a way that will encourage their success and achievement. Over time the Intern develops their confidence and further develops their skill set, allowing the job coach to modify and gradually reduce that level of support, eventually leaving the Intern fully capable of independent working and the employer with a diverse, skillful and experienced employee.

At Solid Sheds are goal is not just to provide the one year internship, but to provide as much support as possible over that time. As a result of that – we have been able to offer full time employment places as the level of skills achieved have been so high.