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Mencap Training Academy Supported Internship

Description

Service Description

The Mencap Training Academy's Supported internship programme works with young people aged between 16 and 24 who have an EHCP and who want to find a job.

We help them to do this through our programme that runs for an academic year from September to July during which time, learners will:

- Complete a minimum of 420 hours of work experience. As a leading charity we work with lots of different local and national businesses to provide opportunities for our learners that match their skills, needs and interests. In London, We work with the likes of Greene King, Delfont Mackintosh, Mitie, Sodexo, Bella Italia and Guinness World Records. Learners are supported in their work placements by a Mencap skills coach who will help them to learn certain tasks and make sure they have the support they need to succeed in work.

- Attend sessions at one of our classrooms to learn about the skills and behaviours needed for the world of work. Between September and December this will be for 2 days a week. Then from January this will reduce to 1 day a week as learners focus more on their work experience. Our nearest classroom to Tower Hamlets is on Holloway Raod in Islington, close to Highbury and Islington tube station.

The aim of the programme is for leaners to move on into a paid job of 16+ hours. This may be with the employer they do work experience with , or we will support them to apply for other jobs where they can use the skills and experiences developed while on the programme.

Pre-internship option
if you do not think you are quite ready yet to complete 420 hours of work experience, then we also offer a pre-internship study programme option. On this programme, learners will:
- attend sessions at our classroom for 4-5 days a week to learn about the skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the world of work
- Engage with employers through visits to employer sites and from guest speakers complete some, more limited work experience, most likely towards the end of the year.

The aim of the pre-internship is for learners to successfully move on to the full supported internship programme the next year.

If you are interested in enrolling on our full supported internship or pre-internship programme, or if would like to enquire on behalf of a family member or someone you support, then please complete our online expression of interest form or get in touch.

Additional Information

Additional Information

What activities/ sessions/ services do you provide?

- Employability learning
- English and Maths
- Independent living skills sessions
- Work experience

what service /sessions / activities do you provide for parents and families?

We work closely with parents/carers of young people who enrol on our programmes. We work with them to understand needs and barriers to employment so we can help to address them, and we keep them updated throughout the year regarding their child's progress on the programme.

Suitable for ages

Age of Users
From 16 years to 24 years

Costs

Cost
Free

Questions & Answers

Are The Premises Accessible For Wheelchair Users?
Yes
Can Families Self-Refer To The Service?
Yes

Further Information

Provider Type
Education Advice & Support Services Education Advice & Support Services Education Advice & Support Services