Digital Advantage

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We’re leaving X. As a UK not-for-profit supporting SEND young people into digital careers, we can’t support this platform. Its harmful rhetoric & lack of accountability go against our values of inclusion & ethics. Follow us on Instagram. Let’s build a better digital future.

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🎉 Happy National Supported Internship Day! 🌟 Celebrate by recognizing the valuable contributions of interns everywhere. 🙌 Whether it's providing mentorship, meaningful projects, or inclusive opportunities. #getautismcampaign

Supported Internships... done differently ✅ DISC's #SupportedInternships can offer you 544 hours of #workexperience in a year. If you're aged 16-24 with and EHCP and digital skills, Want a career in digital? DISC is the place to be... #NationalSupportedInternshipDay #NSID2023

Huge congratulations to our very own Caprice Dipple @BladeDaBunny #youthbuzzawards winner Outstanding Achievement by a young person Award #youthbuzzawards24 manchester.gov.uk/info/449/child…

@WeAreDISCmcr @AutoTrader_UK @CommunityComput @LetsGetDigiMcr @Apple @sendcoders @MENnewsdesk Great to show Lee Skade @AutoTraderLife, Christopher Northen @MCRDigiStrat and Chris Bennett @CommunityComput our DISC college studios in #Manchester. The computers will be of invaluable help with the work experience our interns do and their future careers in the digital industry

A massive heartfelt THANK YOU from Digital Independent Specialist College to @AutoTrader_UK @CommunityComput @LetsGetDigiMcr for the amazing x10 refurbished @Apple #MacBookPros Already being used for @digivantage outreach, by freelancer @sendcoders and #digital supported interns!

🎨 Unleash creativity in your workplace by welcoming individuals with autism, who are often known for their unique creative talents. Embrace diversity and spark innovation. #AutismInclusion #CreativeMinds #GetAutismCampaign

DISC has 2 places as part of a @ManCityCouncil DfE pilot Supported Digital #Internship programme for young people 18-24 who live in #Manchester with a desire to work in digital, who DO NOT have an Education, Health and Care Plan (#EHCP) but are #neurodiverse or have a #disability

Now its time you can get INVOLVED! we are looking for businesses to "pledge" to give work to someone with autism this comes in THREE tiers depending on the pledge you wish to make link in bio. #GetAutismCampaign #AutismInclusion

I've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/make… via @38degrees

Watched @LennyHenry’s excellent #ThreeLittleBirds ? Now hear real stories from the Windrush generation about arriving in Bradford in the 1950s/60s Listen to our podcast Echoes of the Caribbean made by @Oastler_School students #BlackHistoryMonth 🇯🇲🇬🇧 spotify.link/QVpyFEy3bEb

🗣️ Digital is the future and should be accessible to anybody of any background - Caprice @WeAreDISCmcr Throughout #GetOnlineWeek events are taking place across GM to help people to get online & build their skills with confidence ⬇️ greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/dig… #Digitober

At DISC today we explored ideas to help look after our #mentalheath. We also have a daily check in so that interns can let us know how they are feeling and request a chat #WorldMentalHealthDay20223 @YoungMindsUK You are not alone. 💛 #HelloYellow

Diane Ainsworth @pioneerhousesch head, Trustee of @digivantage and Chair of Governors at DISC Manchester great article for @SecEd_Education about the work we are doing supporting #SEN and #Neurodiverse students with #post16 transitions.

Today at DISC we wore green (as we like to be a bit different!) for #MentalHealthAwarenessDay and took part in fun activities designed to take care of our staff and intern’s mental well-being. @YoungMindsUK You are not alone. 💛💚 What do you do to look after you? #HelloYellow

The transition into post-16 further education or training can be incredibly challenging for students with #SEND, especially those who are #neurodiverse. Diane Ainsworth from @pioneerhousesch considers how we can help to overcome the barriers: sec-ed.co.uk/content/best-p…

Apply now! Last few places available for the 2023 intake! We have a limited number of places available on our #DigitalSkills #PreInternship and #SupportedInternships for the 2023-24 intake. Contact admissions@disc.ac.uk 0161 410 2040 to find out about more

If you are looking for a place for a catered business meeting check out Strawberry Fox Cafe @ Pioneer House school in Wythenshawe.