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Last few DFN Project Search Supported Internship places available for September 2026 start – to find out more click here

New Pilot for Supported Internships in Hillingdon

We are currently running a pilot for both the Hillingdon Hospitals and Hillingdon Council  Supported Internships. The pilot is open to learners without an EHCP.

 

The Hillingdon Hospitals and Hillingdon Council

Orchard Hill College have partnered with The Hillingdon Hospitals and Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support (HACS) to offer a Supported Internship course. This Practical programme has been designed to prepare your for the next exciting steps in your life. You will learn skills to start you on your pathway to work.

About the Programme

Are you 16 to 24 years old and looking for paid work? Apply for our DFN Project Search Supported Internship course! This course will help you to gain employability skills and become more confident when applying for a job.

Here is some more information on our programme:

  • Starts in September
  • Full-time, from Monday to Friday
  • For learners without an active Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
  • You will receive support from an designated Job Coach
  • Includes work rotations with either The Hillingdon Hospitals or Hillingdon Council. The hospital offers opportunities to work in different departments of the trust including; Administration, Transport, Estates and Facilities, Catering, Patient Care, Paediatrics and Maternity, Imaging, Simulation Suite and more. The Council include opportunities in administration, library services, building maintenance and facilities, digital media and IT.
  • Offers employability qualifications
  • You will gain a range of transferable job skills

To find out more or to apply, contact: 0345 402 0453 option  or email assessments&placements@orchardhill.ac.uk.

Click Here to download the Leaflet.

 

 

Outcomes for learners are outstanding, teaching, learning and assessment are excellent and the extremely diverse programmes that meet learners’ individual needs, interests and aspirations, prepare them very well for life after College.
Ofsted Report

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