A YOUNG man with autism from Hanwell experienced working in a government department after securing a place on a unique Civil Service internship programme.
Nicholas Lines, 22, completed a four-week placement with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, thanks to the charity Ambitious about Autism.
The Civil Service has been a key partner of the charity since 2015, offering hundreds of placements to autistic people .
They help them gain valuable work experience and prepare for employment.
Nicholas was one of the 92 interns to take part in this year’s programme, which he found out about through a friend.
He graduated from the University of West London with a first-class degree in Information Technology Management for Business and had been searching for paid work ever since.
He didn’t have any specific adjustments made for him during his placement but says his line manager was patient and understanding.
Nicholas said: “It was a particularly exciting time to work in the Civil Service, due to the transition from one government to another. I even got to join colleagues in welcoming the new Secretary of State.”
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