This course is in partnership with London Borough of Sutton (LBS) and offers job rotations within the LBS departments.
What is a Supported Internship?
We run Supported Internships for young people looking to gain the skills to achieve employment.
A Supported Internship will help you to gain employability skills and become more confident when applying for a job. You will receive support from staff, mentors and job coaches.
The courses offer three job rotations in different departments as well as opportunities to gain Employability Skills qualifications.
Who is the programme for?
If you are between 17 and 24 years, have special educational needs or a barrier to learning and require extra support and would like to access further training and employment, then this is a great programme for you.
You will be in a work placement up to five days per week.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants must have an active EHCP and need to be working at Entry Level 3 (or above, up to Level 2). We would like to meet you for an assessment before you join us on the supported Internship or DFN Project Search.
We want to make sure this is the right programme for you. To apply ask your Local Authority to consult with Orchard Hill College.
About the programme
Orchard Hill College have partnered with London Borough of Sutton to deliver Supported Internship and Transition to Work programmes. These Practical programmes have been designed to prepare you for the next exciting steps in your life. You will learn skills to start you on your pathway to work. You will be supported to work within different areas of the Council and Orchard Hill College including;
- Administration
- Marketing
- Catering and Hospitality
- Digital Media Facilities
- Customer services
- Library assistant
We will also prepare you for work, supporting you with:
- CV writing
- Applying for a job
- Interview skills
- Building confidence and self esteem
- How to communicate in a work situation
- Working as a group
- Budgeting
You will work towards achieving an award in:
- Skills for Employment Entry 3 – Level 1
- Skills for Employment Entry Level 3/ Level 1
- Work preparation Level 2 accreditation
- Functional skills English and maths Entry Level 3 – Level 2 can also be achieved
Here’s how we will achieve it together
You will have a tutor delivering the programme along with a Job Coach to support you with work preparation and employability skills. The Supported Internship takes place in Sutton and the surrounding boroughs.
Outcome
On completion of the programme, you may have opportunities for paid employment and an accreditation in Skills for Employment Entry 3 – Level 1 or Using Employability Skills Entry 3 – Level 1 or Work Preparation Level 2.
To view our leaflet, please click here.
To apply please click here to complete an Expression of Interest form.
