Swindon Borough Council has been celebrating the valuable contributions interns make to the authority.
The interns, part of the DFN Project SEARCH, are young people with learning disabilities, autism, or both.
They have gained experience in various roles, including phone support, handling council tax paperwork, preparing food in hotel kitchens, and creating nameplates for civil ceremonies.
A spokesperson for the borough council said: "Every intern has made a real contribution to our teams while gaining valuable experience for the future.
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"We’re looking forward to welcoming more interns through the programme later this year as we continue supporting young people with a learning disability, autism or both to build skills and confidence for paid employment.
"Well done and thank you to all of our interns for everything you bring to the council, we’re glad to have you with us."
DFN Project SEARCH is a programme designed to help young people with learning disabilities, autism, or both, to gain skills and confidence for paid employment.
The council has expressed its eagerness to welcome more interns through the programme later in the year.
The spokesperson added: "Well done and thank you to all of our interns for everything you bring to the council, we’re glad to have you with us."
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