Supported internships
Work placements for young people with disabilities, with extra support and on-the-job learning
If you are aged 16 to 24 and you have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP), a supported internship can help you kickstart your career.
Supported internships are all about helping to prepare you for paid work, including developing essential skills like teamwork and communication.
There are elements of learning but mostly on the job or with a job coach. It should feel more like work than college!
What is involved in a supported internship?
A supported internship usually includes:
- an unpaid work placement of at least 6 months
- support from a qualified job coach
- a personalised study programme, including the chance to study a relevant qualification, if suitable, and English and Maths to an appropriate level
Find a supported internship
There are several organisations in Brighton & and East Sussex that offer supported internships, including:
