Supported Internship Programme
What do we do?
A Supported Internship is a one-year programme that helps young people with a learning difficulty, learning disability and/or autism get ready for work.
Supported Interns spend time learning at college and gaining real work experience with an employer.ย Itโs all about helping the individual move from education into a job, in a way that works best for them.
The programme is a team effort between:
- A host employer
- A college or education provider
- ELITE
Our specialist job coaches work closely with each intern to build skills in career investigation and hands-on employer-based skills training.
๐ Looking for real-world experience and a boost into work?
Our Supported Internships are designed just for young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) who are ready to take the next step toward employment.
๐ผ Get hands-on work experience
๐ฌ Build confidence and life skills
๐ Feel supported every step of the way
Weโre here to help you grow, thrive, and get job-ready โ not just for work, but for life!
How does it work?
How does this benefit
the intern?
Supported Internships provide work experience with an employer to help you gain experience, learn new skills and develop your existing skills. Our job coaches work with you at every step of the way.
You'll gain:
- Support through educator to increase your life skills.
- An opportunity to achieve an accreditation in a work-related subject.
- Specialist support to complete a CV
- Specialist support to assist with job finding.
- Guidance and advice on finance including Better Off In Work Calculations
Where Are Supported Internships Running?
ELITE are working with colleges and employers to provide supported internships across South Wales, in: Cardiff, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Gwent.
To Be Eligible for a Supported Internship You Must:
- In the Final year of education
- Must have a learning disability /difficulty or autism
- Committed to attaining employment or volunteering
- Committed to undertake independent travel.
ยฉ ELITE Supported Employment