Supported Internships

Supported Internships

Students on the internships spend three days a week in employment and two days a week at College developing employability skills such as CV building, job applications, interview skills and English & maths. Specialist on site therapy services are available to enable the intern to further develop their personal coping strategies and enhance engagement with preparation for adulthood themes.

Course details

Supported Internships are programmes that offer people with a learning disability, or difficulty aged 16-24 years old, the opportunity to get practical work-based learning experience providing a smooth transition from education to paid employment.

Supported Internships offer a range of benefits, helping people with learning disabilities or difficulties to raise their aspirations, build skills and confidence, gain a better understanding of employment, show employers what they can do and progress towards paid work.

Additional information

Benefits to the employer

• The employer and the intern are fully supported by both the College and experienced job coaches.
• Supported Internships help employers create a diverse and vibrant workforce, enhancing public image as a leader in employing people with disabilities.
• Employers will benefit from improved workforce morale and increased customer goodwill.
• Supported Internships offer flexible, productive recruitment process, filling gaps in your business with staff who will be a real asset.
• Employers will have the benefit of additional help in the workplace.

The Benefits for Interns

• Raises aspirations
• Builds skills and confidence
• Provides understanding of employment
• Shows employers what they can do
• Helps to progress on to paid employment

Where can I progress to

• Students would progress into employment.
• If not further study and voluntary work would be appropriate.
• Explore potential careers with the college CEIAG — this provides current information about employment prospects.