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Supported Internship Programme (Employment Gateway)

Do you have an EHCP? Would you like to get a job but feel you need a little support? You will also study in college one day a week where you will develop your team working and communication skills and build the English and Maths Skills you need for work.

Course Information

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  • Course Type Adult - Professional
  • Subject Area Foundation Learning and Inclusion
  • Study Mode: Part Time
  • Course Level Entry Level
  • Location Hub for Independent Living & Learning (HILL)
  • Course Length One year
  • Start Date September, yearly
  • End Date July, yearly
  • Day 3 days per week
  • Times 9.00-16.00
  • Fee Free
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Overview

Do you have an EHCP? Would you like to get a job but feel you need a little support? The majority of this course will be out in the workplace where you will be accompanied by one of our Job Coaches and be supported with practical skills and helped to stay on task and complete work given. You will also study in college one day a week where you will develop your team working and communication skills and build the English and Maths Skills you need for work.

What topics will I study?

  • Understanding your personal skills and qualities
  • Matching your skills to a particular job
  • Gain confidence in job seeking
  • Develop your independence
  • Improve your teamworking
  • On the job training

Next steps: 

The course aims for Interns to progress into employment.

Entry Requirements

This course is for those aged 19-24 years old. This course is mainly for students working in the range of Entry Level 3 to Level 2.

You will also need:

  • To be an independent traveller
  • To have an EHCP
  • A strong desire to gain employment
Facilities

The Hill is situated at one of our City Centre campuses offering a prime location to access the local facilities. On the job training will take place at various employers within and around Exeter.

Additional Costs

There may be specific clothing required for some work placements.

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