Supported internships
Supported internships are for young people aged 16–24 with an education, health and care (EHC) plan. They're built around a real workplace placement with a job coach supporting you, and they're designed to lead to paid employment.
What you get
- A job coach works alongside you in the workplace
- Built around real work, not a classroom
- Employers adjust the role to suit your strengths
- Designed to end in paid employment
Who it's for
Young people with an EHC plan who want to work, and the families and advisers supporting them.
Common questions
Who can do a supported internship?
Young people aged 16 to 24 who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Is it paid?
The internship itself is usually unpaid, but the point is to lead into a paid job, and many participants are hired by their placement employer.