Six neurodiverse young people have celebrated graduating from Manchester airport’s internship programme.
The year-long scheme saw the group complete placements in three different areas of the airport while receiving additional support.
The programme was run by non-profit organisation Pure Innovations in partnership with Manchester College and Manchester Airport Group (MAG) and aims to give young people who ordinarily might find it difficult to get employment the opportunity to receive on the job training in a supported environment.
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More than 70 young people have completed the programme since its launch eight years ago.
Joanna Jackson, education manager at Manchester airport, said: “Inspiring the next generation is crucial to building a more diverse and equitable workplace so it is fantastic to hear that the students on this year’s airport supported internship have all done so well.
“Our commitment to providing skills and education support and training is longstanding.
“We have supported thousands of young people and jobseekers across the length and breadth of our airport catchment areas into training and employment.”