About the course
For young people with an EHCP who are ready to engage with an employer.
In most cases, these young people will have already completed a programme at West Suffolk College which has helped them to prepare and become 'ready to engage' with an employer.
Supported Internships provide an opportunity for students to take on job roles and responsibilities and work as part of a team in fully functioning workplace settings with the support of an Employability Coach.
Students on a Supported Internship will explore, develop and apply the skills to:
- Take on a range of job roles and responsibilities.
- Work positively with co-workers towards shared goals and outcomes.
- Become more confident and independent in a variety of workplace situations.
- Work through problems and reach solutions.
Employability Coaches will be aiming to gradually reduce the support needed by an Intern over the duration of their placement in order to prepare the Intern to be as independent as possible in the workplace. Interns may go on to gain paid employment or an Apprenticeship after completing a Supported Internship.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn (core modules)
A Supported Internship consists of one day in college which focuses on building your employability skills and making progress towards your work-related learning goals and two days spent off site working with an employer in the workplace. Depending on the needs of the employer and the student, work placements may be supported by a dedicated Employability Coach. Work placements are matched to your own interests and career aspirations where possible.
Benefits, skills and character strengths
Your Employability Coach will be aiming to gradually reduce the support you need at your work placement in order to prepare you to become as independent as possible in the workplace.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
On site college classes for Interns will take place in Minden House, which is designed to offer a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students with SEND.
Off site work placements will take place in the Intern's workplace setting.
Where will the course take me?
Interns may go on to gain paid employment or an Apprenticeship after completing a Supported Internship.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Please contact Supported Learning directly. Rhian King will be able to answer any questions you may have, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Days & times
Date(s) to be confirmed