Families can find out more about Supported Internships this National Supported Internship Day.
The day takes place on Wednesday 27 March 2024. It raises awareness of Supported Internships and what they bring to young adults, their families, and businesses.
Supported Internships are available to 16–24-year-olds with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Their aim is to help young people move towards permanent employment and adult life.
Supported Interns are enrolled with a local Further Education college. The majority of the time they learn in the workplace supported by a Job Coach.
We are holding an event to mark National Supported Internship Day. This takes place from 10.30am to 2.30pm on Wednesday 27 March. It will be at Aspire Café, Downtowner, Irvon Hill Road, Wickford, SS12 0AQ. There will be opportunities to find out more, meet colleges and employers and talk to students.
Councillor Tony Ball, Cabinet Member for Education Excellence, Lifelong Learning and Employability, said:
Our ambition is for all young people to reach their potential and Supported Internships are a fantastic scheme helping young people to gain valuable work experience and to successfully transition to adult life. They also offer local businesses a source of new talent.
I would encourage residents to come along to the event during National Supported Internship Week, find out more on our website, or talk to your local school or college about the opportunities available.
Find out more about Supported Internships.
