Today (27 March 2024) is Supported Internship Day and Devon County Council are helping to raise awareness.
What is a supported internship?
A supported internship is an education programme in a workplace setting designed to help young people with disabilities transition from school to employment. The internships provide opportunities for individuals aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan to gain practical work experience in a real workplace setting.
Placements are supported by a job coach and last between 6 month and 1 year.
Supported internships can help young people:
- work towards financial independence
- building confidence and self-esteem
- increasing health and well-being
- gaining friendships and a social life
- learning new skills that could be used in future employment
- gaining an accredited and practical qualification
Devon County Council (DCC) are working with local college providers and employers to ensure that our young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) are prepared for a supported internship.
Supported Internship Case Study
No Limits Cafe Supported Internship
Student 1 completed work experience during year 11 and 12 of college within No Limits Café.
What is internships work?
Internships Work is a project funded by the Department for Education which will enable 4500 young adults, aged 16-25 with additional needs, to benefit from a supported internship per year by 2025.
How can I apply for a supported Internship?
Please visit the Devon County Council Local Offer pages for more information.