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Supported Internships are a structured study and work programme specifically aimed at 16-24 year olds who have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) and who want to move into employment but will need support to do so. Young people will work with an employer with a training provider or college.

A supported internship will be based primarily at an employer and will normally last a year. This includes unpaid work placements.

The benefits of a Supported Internship programme include:

  • Workplace support in the form of a job coach for the amount of time necessary to suit individual needs
  • Support for non-workplace learning.

The ideal outcome is paid employment but other valid outcomes include:

  • Building up experience for CV.
  • Changing perceptions of employers.
  • Improving skills in English and maths so young people are better prepared for work e.g. handling money, interacting with the public, practising interview skills.
  • Becoming independent travellers.

To find out more about Supported Internships – Supported internships – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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