Your Future - Supported Internships

Your Future - Supported Internships

A supported internship is a structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with learning difficulties, disabilities, or special educational needs (SEND), who have an education, health and care plan (EHCP).

The internships are designed to help children and young people get ready for work by offering hands-on experience, skills training and support in the workplace. A Job Coach will provide one to one support for the intern during their time at work. The internship runs for up to 12 months.

Who can get involved?

Children and young people aged 16-24.

Those with learning difficulties, disabilities, or special educational needs (SEND) who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).

What to expect?

Real work experience:

Tailored work placement within any of the following sectors:

Business and Administration
Customer Service
Health and Social Care
Digital, Creative and Design
Green Skills
Education and Early Years

Learning for the job with a bespoke study programme:

Interns will continue learning other skills that will support them with their work placement through a bespoke study programme with On Course South West.

This will include English and maths, as well as other subjects that are selected to help the intern gain the necessary skills to secure paid employment in the future.

Personal support:

A Job Coach will support the intern during their time at work, helping them learn the role, communicate with colleagues, and will assist with any problems that arise.

Building confidence and independence:

Supported Internships are designed to help children and young people transition into sustained paid employment. Individualised coaching and mentoring promotes confidence, independence and autonomy in the interns to ensure they are fully prepared for long term employment.

When can I get involved?

The next intake is: