This study programme is for students with an EHCP who are ready/almost ready for the world of work.
It is a supported transition from education into employment and is considered to be a student's final year in education.
During your Supported Internship, you will gain practical work-based experience with an employer, providing a smooth transition from education to paid employment and/or further study.
Each Supported Internship is tailored to your individual needs, to help you develop the skills needed to gain paid employment.
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Course Details
Each student's Supported Internship is a bespoke study programme usually consisting of 1 and a half days in college and 16 hours in the work place.
During your time at Conway Park, you will study:
- Employability Skills
- Maths & English
- Tutorials
Students are matched to work placements that are sourced from a wide range of industries and students are supported as much or as little as required over the course of the academic year by a Job Coach until they are able to fulfil a job description supplied by the employer.
We work with employers in a wide variety of industries including, but not limited to:
- Care
- Catering
- Retail
- Planning
- Engineering
- Administration
- Motor Vehicle
Supported Internships are always set up with the intention and the understanding from the employer that if and when the student is able to fulfil the job description they will be taken on as a paid employee.
70% of our supported interns have secured paid employment at the end of their internship over the last 3 years.
If the student does not receive a job offer, we will put a 'next steps' meeting in place to signpost to alternative options including getting support from the DWP or external agencies.
Regardless of the outcome, all interns will benefit from an employer reference and significant work experience.
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Entry Guidelines
This is a Study Programme for students who are 16-24 years of age, with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Timetable
You will typically be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week. You will receive your individual timetable at the start of your course.
Daniel Sinclair
Supported Intern at Jackson's Leisure Supplies
It was a good Supported Internship; it really helped me gain my confidence and resilience, and it helped me a lot to prepare for the world of work. Jackson’s Leisure is a good employer, and I’m really lucky that I got it.
