Supported Internship (24/25)
Course Overview
The Supported Internship Programme at Bath College is designed to provide
learners aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
primarily those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a
structured pathway towards employment. The programme integrates work experience
placements (rotations) with tailored employability sessions and dedicated
support from job coaches.
Programme Components:
Work Experience Placements (Monday to Thursday):
- Learners will engage in real-world work experience placements
tailored to their interests, abilities, and career goals. They will have the
opportunity to gain experience in different organisations during the internship
(rotations).
- Placements will be carefully selected and coordinated
by the programme team in collaboration with local employers who are committed to
inclusive hiring practices.
- Learners will have the opportunity to develop
practical skills, gain workplace experience, and build confidence in a
supportive environment.
Employability Sessions (Friday):
- Each Friday,
learners will participate in instructor-led employability sessions aimed at
developing essential job skills.
- Sessions will cover a range of topics
including CV writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, time
management, and problem-solving skills.
- The sessions will be interactive,
engaging, and tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of the learners.
Dedicated Job Coaches:
- Experienced job coaches
will provide intensive support to both employers and learners throughout the
duration of the work placements.
- Job coaches will work closely with
employers to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the
needs of the learners.
- They will also provide individualised support to
learners, including coaching, mentoring, and advocacy in the
workplace.
Frequently asked questions
The Supported Internship Programme at Bath College is designed to provide
learners aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
primarily those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a
structured pathway towards employment. The programme integrates work experience
placements (rotations) with tailored employability sessions and dedicated
support from job coaches.
Programme Components:
Work Experience Placements (Monday to Thursday):
- Learners will engage in real-world work experience placements
tailored to their interests, abilities, and career goals. They will have the
opportunity to gain experience in different organisations during the internship
(rotations).
- Placements will be carefully selected and coordinated
by the programme team in collaboration with local employers who are committed to
inclusive hiring practices.
- Learners will have the opportunity to develop
practical skills, gain workplace experience, and build confidence in a
supportive environment.
Employability Sessions (Friday):
- Each Friday,
learners will participate in instructor-led employability sessions aimed at
developing essential job skills.
- Sessions will cover a range of topics
including CV writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, time
management, and problem-solving skills.
- The sessions will be interactive,
engaging, and tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of the learners.
Dedicated Job Coaches:
- Experienced job coaches
will provide intensive support to both employers and learners throughout the
duration of the work placements.
- Job coaches will work closely with
employers to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the
needs of the learners.
- They will also provide individualised support to
learners, including coaching, mentoring, and advocacy in the
workplace.
The Supported Internship Programme at Bath College is designed to provide
learners aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
primarily those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a
structured pathway towards employment. The programme integrates work experience
placements (rotations) with tailored employability sessions and dedicated
support from job coaches.
Program Components:
Work Experience Placements (Monday to Thursday):
- Learners will engage in real-world work experience placements
tailored to their interests, abilities, and career goals. They will have the
opportunity to gain experience in different organisations during the internship
(rotations).
- Placements will be carefully selected and coordinated
by the programme team in collaboration with local employers who are committed to
inclusive hiring practices.
- Learners will have the opportunity to develop
practical skills, gain workplace experience, and build confidence in a
supportive environment.
Employability Sessions (Friday):
- Each Friday,
learners will participate in instructor-led employability sessions aimed at
developing essential job skills.
- Sessions will cover a range of topics
including CV writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, time
management, and problem-solving skills.
- The sessions will be interactive,
engaging, and tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of the learners.
Dedicated Job Coaches:
- Experienced job coaches
will provide intensive support to both employers and learners throughout the
duration of the work placements.
- Job coaches will work closely with
employers to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the
needs of the learners.
- They will also provide individualised support to
learners, including coaching, mentoring, and advocacy in the
workplace.