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Royal Mencap Society supported internship programme

On a Mencap supported internship, young people with education, health and care plans (EHCPs), aged 16-24 are supported to move from education into employment.  Over an academic year starting in September, young people on the programme complete: 

  • classroom learning about the world of work and skills needed for the workplace like how to make a CV and prepare for interviews, time management, and communication skills.
  • 420 hours of work experience. This can be with employers in lots of different sectors. Employers we work with include Greene King, Mitie, Delfont Mackintosh, Guinness World Records, The Financial Times and Sanctuary Care. 

 For learners who are not yet ready to complete the required number of work experience hours, we also have a study programme option. This is a year-long programme in which learners focus more on classroom activity, with some more limited work experience and other forms of employer engagement. The aim for learners on the study programme is to move on to the supported internship the following year. We run supported internships across London. Our nearest programme to Camden is our central London programme which has a classroom on Holloway Road in Islington. Our North West London programme that has a classroom in Barnet, may also be accessible for some Camden residents. The work experience element of the supported internship will take place in a range of other locations in the community and we may be able to source opportunities closer to learners' homes. All our programmes are open to young people from neighbouring or nearby boroughs who are able to travel. The programme starts each year in September and we are open to discuss potential enrolment throughout the year so please get in touch if you would like to find out more.

Contact details

Contact Name
Ms Tito Gbadamosi
Contact Position
Programme coordinator, central London supported internship programme
Telephone
07813 723165
E-mail
tito.gbadamosi497@mencap.org.uk
Website
www.mencap.org.uk/interns-and-outcomes 
Alternative Contact
employment.support@mencap.org.uk

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm

Further details

Client Group
Young people with SEND - learning disability, learning difficulty, autism.
Catchment Area
London Borough of Camden
Capacity or waiting list
London
Referrals Policy

You can start the referral process by contacting the programme coordinator in the area you would like to access the supported internship, or by completing our enquiries form on our webpage. 

We will likely want to meet you to discuss your application and we may hold open events for you to come and see our premises and those of employers where you could undergo work experience throughout the year.

Referral required?
Yes
Last checked date
22/04/2020
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