Supported Internships

Supported Internship Programme

Supported internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16 to 24-year-olds with , who have an education, health, and care ( ) plan. The core aim of a supported internship study programme is a substantial work placement, facilitated by the support of an expert job coach.

Internships normally last for a year and include unpaid work placements of at least six months. Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme.

Students complete a personalised study programme which includes the chance to study for relevant substantial qualifications, if suitable, and English and Maths to an appropriate level.

Young people with an will retain their plan when undertaking a supported internship.

The links below give more information about Supported Internships

Liverpool City Region - Creating inclusive opportunities - A Guide for Employers in Supported Employment

PfA-Supported-Internship-factsheet.pdf (family-action.org.uk)
supported internships guidance for learners 8th April 2014 (base-uk.org)

Knowsley Supported Internship programme - Supported Internship Programme (knowsleycollege.ac.uk)

You may also be able to access supported internships from other training providers across the Liverpool City Region. Please see the links below:

Supported Internships | Hugh Baird College

Southport College | The Sefton Directory

Supported Internship Programme (sthelens.ac.uk)

Supported Internships | Liverpool Family Information & Support Directory

Offer Supported Internships | Wirral Met College (wmc.ac.uk)

An interview with Melissa (job Coach)