Supported Internships
Supported internships are structured study programmes for young people aged 16–24 who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. Based mainly with an employer and supported by a job coach, they help you build skills and confidence and move towards paid employment.
- Level
- Study programme (level varies)
- Typical duration
- Usually up to 1 year
Who it's for
Young people aged 16–24 with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan who want to move towards paid employment with the right support.
Entry requirements
You need an EHC plan. There are no formal qualification requirements — the focus is on workplace skills and tailored support.
Where it can lead
Paid employment (often with the host employer), supported employment, or further training.
Exhibitors offering Supported Internships
Apprenticeship Provider
Red Bull Racing
Red Bull Advanced Technologies is home to all the engineering disciplines required to deliver the ultimate solutions to a wide range of challenges. Performance is at the heart of everything we do, with simulation being used to understand the balance of trade-offs between competing requirements and to ensure the optimum solution is delivered every time.
College
The Bedford College Group
Our offer encompasses further, technical and higher education, as well as apprenticeships and workforce training. Whilst each college has its own unique environment they are all united by a common purpose: To help individuals, communities and society flourish through education by raising aspirations and reducing inequality to create a sustainable future. Our locations in Bedford and Kempston include: our campus on Cauldwell Street, situated in the heart of town offering a variety of subject areas; our hair & beauty salon on Bedford High Street; and our Advanced Automotive Technology Centre on Brunel Road and gas & plumbing centre in Kempston. All have fantastic facilities designed to provide you with everything you need to succeed. If you study at one of our Bedford sites, you will also be close to train and bus links plus all the vibrant shops, cafes and restaurants.