The supported internships scheme help young people aged 16 to 24 with complex learning difficulties or disabilities to find work. These courses run at Level 1.

The scheme is run by Further Education Colleges who work with employers to:

• Find a job that suits the abilities of each intern
• Create a unique study programme so all interns can learn the necessary skills to do the job

Study programmes include on-the-job training with expert coaches responsible for supporting both interns and their employers.

Skills 4 Worcestershire website has more information about what supported internships look like and what you can expect: Supported internships.

Supported Internships are provided by:

• Mencap
• Heart of Worcestershire College | Supported Internships, Level 1
• Kidderminster College
• Warwickshire College - Supported Internships
• DFN Project Search *Please note Project Search is being delivered through Young Adult Learning

Read about Chloe’s experience of a Supported Internships programme (PDF).  

MENCAP have produced a brochure about their programme, which you can find here: Supported internships | Mencap