Essex Supported Internships
About the company
A Supported Internship is a programme for young people aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan who would like to work and are preparing for their next step from education into employment. It gives young people the opportunity to learn in a real workplace while receiving support to build their skills, confidence and independence. Throughout the programme, interns are supported by a trained job coach and a workplace mentor, who help them learn their role, develop workplace skills and become part of the team. The aim is to help each young person move closer to paid employment and achieve their future goals. A Supported Internship usually includes: Spending most of the week in a real work placement. Support from a trained job coach, workplace mentor and education staff. Developing workplace, communication and independence skills. Help with English and maths, where needed. Learning about travel, routines and responsibilities at work. Opportunities to build confidence and become integrated into the workplace. Working towards paid employment or another positive employment outcome.
Programs
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Downloadable materials
- Young person and family guide - Supported Internship (opens in a new tab)
- Frequently asked questions about a supported internship (opens in a new tab)
- Easy read guide to Supported Internships (opens in a new tab)
- Frequently asked questions for employers (opens in a new tab)
- Quick look employer guide (opens in a new tab)
- A guide for young people - is a Supported Internship right for me? (opens in a new tab)
- Supported Internship Road Map quick view (opens in a new tab)
- Tyler's supported internship journey (opens in a new tab)
- Case study - Lloyd's story (opens in a new tab)
- Emily's success story (opens in a new tab)
- Alfie's Amazon supported Internship case study (opens in a new tab)
- Riley's supported internship journey (opens in a new tab)
- A Harlow supported internship story (opens in a new tab)
- Frankie's supported internship case study Harlow (opens in a new tab)
- Essex education providers contact details - offering supported internships (opens in a new tab)
Company videos
- Supported Internship Lead talking about parents & Industries (opens in a new tab)
- Supported Internships at the Finishing Line in Basildon (opens in a new tab)
- Southend and Basildon Hospitals Internships (opens in a new tab)
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Contact the company
You can email the recruiting team directly at targetedemployment@essex.gov.uk.