Supported Employment

Our Supported Employment team helps people with intellectual disabilities to find paid employment and succeed in their roles. We work closely with each individual to understand their skills, goals and preferences, as well as with employers to ensure everyone has the support they need.

Internship programmes

We also run internships, work experience and training programmes to help young people build confidence and prepare for the workplace.

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH is run by Kare in partnership with Naas General Hospital.

It is a year-long internship rotation programme that supports individuals to gain a broad range of skills and prepare them for the workforce.

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OWL Programme

The Oireachtas Work Learning (OWL) programme was launched in 2018 by Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD.

It is a full-time applied learning, development and socialisation programme based in the Houses of the Oireachtas in Dublin.

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Accessing Kare's employment supports

If you are interested in employment, internships or work experience opportunities, please speak to your Kare keyworker or get in touch using our contact form here.

If you are an employer and your organisation is interested in being part of an employment or work expererience programme, please get in touch using our contact form here.

Latest news

Celebrations at this year's Project SEARCH graduation

Five participants have celebrated their graduation from Project SEARCH at Naas General Hospital (NGH), marking the end of a year of learning, work experience and personal development.

Celebration for OWL programme graduates at Leinster House

Friends and family of Oireachtas Work Learning (OWL) programme participants came to celebrate the ten trainees graduating on Thursday, 25 June.

Our new strategic plan and vision for connected communities

We are delighted to share our new Strategic Plan 2026–2030 which was launched today by Emer Higgins, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability.

New projects

Click here to learn about our latest employment project, Stepping Stones to Employment.