New video highlights Supported Internships for young people
A new video is shining a light on how Supported Internships are helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) into work.
The film features eight young people from across the East Midlands sharing what inspired them to join and how the experience is shaping their future.
Research by the Connected Futures programme found that many young people and families are unaware of Supported Internships. It also showed that more information is needed on how to access them.
The video aims to raise awareness and show how Supported Internships can make a real difference. It also encourages more employers to take part by offering placements or shorter externships that match an intern’s skills and interests.
Supported Internships are one-year programmes for 16 to 24 year olds with SEND who have an Education Health and Care Plan. Interns work with local employers, gaining experience in real workplaces and building practical skills for paid employment.
Paula Symonds, Projects Manager for Connected Futures, said:
“The campaign video was commissioned to encourage more young people to consider a Supported Internship as a step towards employment. We also want to encourage more employers to offer internships or shorter externships where the intern moves out of the host business to a local employer that is better matched to their skills and future goals.”
The campaign was created by Connected Futures in the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). It is supported by Direct Education Business Partnership (DEBP), Nottinghamshire County Council, Derbyshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Derby City Council.
To find out more and watch the video, visit: www.youtube.com
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