Starting your internship

If you succeed in the application for a supported internship, you may work with:

  • a job coach, tutor or learning support assistant
  • the employer
  • a support officer or coordinator from your borough

Before you start

Make sure you:

  • agree a start date
  • know what to wear
  • practice your journey to work
  • know who to ask for on your first day
  • have the address and phone number of your workplace

What will your week look like?

4 days in the workplace

You'll do tasks like:

  • answering phones (Reception)
  • using Excel (Office admin)
  • helping customers (Retail)
  • setting up play areas (Childcare/Hospitality)
  • drecting customers (Customer service)

1 day in the classroom

You'll learn:

  • job-specific skills
  • general employability skills
  • english and maths
  • personal and social skills

You'll also learn about workplace rules like health & safety and data protection.

Who supports you during the internship?

  • On-site tutor and job coach
  • Managers and mentors in the workplace

Finishing the internship

End point assessment: You'll complete an assessment and receive a qualification.

You'll graduate in July at a Graduation Ceremony!

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