Supported internships are for young people aged 16 — 24 with learning difficulties or learning disabilities, who want to get a job and currently need extra support to do this.
They are a programme of learning and work, that gives students training, support and essential skills they need to help them get a job. Most of the learning is done in the workplace, with you as an employer providing work experience, and guidance to do a job role and learn the skills needed.
Internships are unpaid and last for at least six months — they’re all about working towards getting a paid job, and wherever possible doing a supported internship will enable students to move into a paid job at the end of the programme.
We estimate that students would spend two days in a workplace, with regular support and communication from college, plus one day in college developing relevant academic skills and working on personal targets.
