My name is Jasmine and I have just left the sixth form of the specialist academy I went to until year 14. I really enjoy performing arts and have been in lots of plays at school and in my local drama group. I have just started a supported internship at the theatre in the next town, where I am supported by a job coach. I go there each day by bus with my support worker, who is supporting me to learn to use buses and trains. Once I have finished my travel training, I will be able to get to work on my own.

I’m really enjoying my internship. My job coach supports me to learn all the different things I need to know to be able to do well in my job. I hope to be able to work here once my internship is over, but if I can’t, I will get help to find another job.

When I was still at school, I met my worker from the Preparing for Adulthood Team. We talked about what I am good at doing for myself and what I would like to do when I’m older. I told them I’m happy living at home with my parents at the moment but would like to get out and about more with my friends. They helped me to find a personal assistant who helps me when I go swimming, meet friends and attend a youth club.