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Supported Internship Programme

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Overview

This is a programme for students who want to progress into employment. The programme will help you gain work skills and decide on your career pathway through an extended work placement.. You will be studying a work readiness qualification to prepare you for work and Functional skills in maths and English

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Course description

This course is for students who have an EHCP, are working at Level 1 or above and want to progress into employment. It will help you explore opportunities to get into work through an extended work placement. A work coach will support you to find a suitable placement in your chosen area.

You will be on placement for 4 days a week and spend 1 day a week in college, improving your maths and English. You will be allocated a personal tutor who will support you throughout your course and will meet with you once a week to ensure you are making progress and feel supported.

A work coach will help you to find your placement and will visit you in the work place. The college will also support you to apply for Access to Work payments if appropriate to helping you find sustainable employment.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and with health and safety of our students as a priority, we have redesigned this course to include a mixture of classroom-based and online learning.

What areas will I study?

*Gaining invaluable work experience

  • Improving your confidence and independence
  • Improving your employability skills
  • Help with job searches and preparation for interviews
  • Help with career choices Improve your maths and English Have full support in finding work experience or placement opportunities

Course options

Age range Start Fees Duration Further Information
16-18 6 September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year - 1 Academic year Any course under level 4 for 16-18 year olds is likely to be free.
19-23 6 September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year £900.00 Exam Fee:£122 1 Academic year In many cases courses fees are reduced or even free, please note this depends on your circumstances, for example if you claim JSA, you may be eligible for your fees to be reduced. Please speak to a member of staff for more details.
24+ 6 September 2021, Duration: 1 Academic year Please contact the college for fee information 1 Academic year In many cases courses fees are reduced or even free, please note this depends on your circumstances, for example if you claim JSA, you may be eligible for your fees to be reduced. Please speak to a member of staff for more details.