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Supported Internship

at West Suffolk College, Bury St. Edmunds · college

Not statedOther coursesOther1 yearFull time

What the college says

For young people with an EHCP who are ready to engage with an employer.In most cases, these young people will have already completed a programme at West Suffolk College which has helped them to prepare and become ‘ready to engage with an employer.Supported Internships provide an opportunity for students to take on job roles and responsibilities and work as part of a team in fully functioning workplace settings with the support of an Employability Coach.Students on a Supported Internship will explore, develop and apply the skills to: Take on a range of job roles and responsibilities. Work positively with co-workers towards shared goals and outcomes. Become more confident and independent in a variety of workplace situations. Work through problems and reach solutions.Employability Coaches will be aiming to gradually reduce the support needed by an Intern over the duration of their placement in order to prepare the Intern to be as independent as possible in the workplace. Interns may go on to gain paid employment or an Apprenticeship after completing a Supported Internship.

What you need to get on

Education, Healthand Care Plan (EHCP)Previous completion ofa programme which has helped prepare for work and become ‘ready to engage with an employer or evidence of previous and sustained work experience with positive employer feedback.Entry requirements for all Supported Learning Pathways will includeassessment of previous andcurrent behaviours toevaluateany impact on safetyin group learning situations/ workplace settings.

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

What this level means

The level was not stated in the source data.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.

Where it runs

  • West Suffolk College

    Out Risbygate, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 3RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · BURY ST EDMUNDS

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