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What do you know about Flexible Supported Employment Pathways? Charlie, who runs the autism base in Llanishen, talks about the benefits of the FSEP scheme for young people with an autism diagnosis. Unfortunately, many young people with Additional Learning Needs do not have access to work experience and therefore are not prepared to join the workforce. But with a bit of training and support employers can access a whole new pool of potential talent that is being overlooked. National supported internships are one example of a flexible supported employment pathway that young people with ALN can take. We will be sharing more about this tomorrow for National Supported Internship Day! Find out more about supported internships by visiting: https://orlo.uk/OmFA3 Support NSID: https://orlo.uk/TYo7l Cardiff Commitment can support you and your business to connect with young people in Cardiff. If you're interested in the work we do and want to find out more visit https://orlo.uk/WNYNi or email [email protected] #NSID2024 #cardiffcommitment #ambition #opportunities #skills #supportedinternships #aln #projectsearch #flexiblesupportedemployment #flexibleemployment #flexiblesupportedemploymentpathway #FSEP

Today (27 March) is #NationalSupportedInternshipDay! Did you know that Supported Internship host employers have reported increases in staff morale and even drop offs in sickness rates, as well as improved processes due to interns suggesting new ways of working? For those not familiar with Supported internships, they are work-based study programmes tailored for young people, aged 16 to 24, with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They can help young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan develop vital employment skills, as well as build their self-esteem and confidence. Warwickshire County Council is working to improve employment opportunities for young people with SEND and in 2023 launched new guidance to help local employers and education providers understand more about supported internships and how to develop a successful programme. There are also new guides available for young people and parents and carers, as well as an Easy Read guide. You can find all guides and more information at: https://lnkd.in/eEcrcr-4 #NSID2024 #SupportedInternships #Internships #NSID #InclusiveEmployment #Inclusivity

SUPPORTED INTERNSHIPS FORUM – MONDAY 9 DECEMBER (9.15AM-10.45AM) 📢 WE NEED YOUR HELP! Does your business want to encourage inclusion and support disability in the workplace?🧑🤝🧑 We’re looking for local companies and training providers to support this programme and are hosting a forum on Monday 9 December (9.15am-10.45am) at Wrekin Housing Trust so you can find out more about Supported Internships. Places are limited so please call Mike Thomas on 07813 409442 or email [email protected] to book your place or to find out more. The Supported Internships programme is a government initiative (DfE) to support young people with SEND (special educational needs and disability) and move them closer to the workplace by giving them valuable skills and practical experience. Internships last from 6 to 12 months and typically, the young person will spend part of the week in training and the rest of it in the workplace. The placements are unpaid, so there are no financial obligations to you. It is fantastic way to give the young person practical experience of the workplace and move them closer to the job market. We know employers want to help with supporting disability in the workplace, but sometimes don’t know how best to go about this so it would be great to speak to businesses about the scheme. #supportedinternships #business #employment #support #disablity #skills

Today is #NationalSupportedInternshipDay! Did you know only 4.8% of people in England with a learning disability and/or autism go on to secure paid employment. We need to change this and that’s why we’re calling on YOU to support young disabled people into employment by becoming a supported internship provider. ✨ Supported Internships are a work-based study programme for 16 to 24 years old with SEND and can help kickstart a young person’s career and put them on the path to employment. 🙌 That’s why DFN Project SEARCH have launched National Supported Internship Day to raise awareness of the impact of supported internships can have on the lives of young people. DFN Project SEARCH’s supported internships have seen up to 70% of their graduates gain paid employment, and it’s not just the interns who benefit but wider society benefits from a diverse talent pool. Find out how to get involved here: https://lnkd.in/eVs445h5 #NSID #NationalSupportedInternshiDay #Autism #SEND

Supported Internship programme is a bespoke individual study programme for young adults 16-25 year olds with an EHCP.  #vocationalprofiling #CVwriting #partnershipwork #teamwork #70percentoftimeinwork #functionalskillsMathsandEnglish #traveltraining #employabilityskills #careerbuilding #confidenceincrease #payableoutcomeofajob #Disabilityawarenessfriendly #proudtobeatPettyPool.

Supported internships... 🔵Eligibility ➡️To be eligible for a supported internship, a young person must be aged between 16 and 24 and have an education health and care plan. 🟢Suitability ➡️Supported interns should have already experienced the world of work through their careers provision in secondary and post-16 education. ➡️ They should have a strong motivation to work and want to spend the majority of their time in the workplace. Parents and carers sharing their aspirations for employment is also an important factor. During the course of the programme, providers can work on: ✅Raising parental and carer aspirations parents and carers understanding of what the young person can achieve! ✅Removing barriers such as concerns about family income loss.

Only 53% of individuals with disabilities are employed 🤯 According to figures from April – June 2024. This is why Supported Internships are important. We want to bridge that gap. Give people opportunities. 🦋 Not only will this give them a better meaning of life. 🦋 But it helps the economy too. 🦋 And it promotes a positivity in your workplace you won’t get elsewhere. ✨ Be the good. ✨ Be the change. Find out how you can support getting more people into employment. [email protected] #WorkingTogether #GrowAndAchieve #GrowAndAchieveTogether #BASE #Employability #SupportedInternships #DisabilityConfident #Inclusion #Diversity

More Supported Interns! This time featuring learners from our Work Matters Course based at Norse Group. A huge thank you to everyone at Norse for hosting us and providing placement opportunities, and to our local employers who offer a variety of placement choices, including Co-Op, Holiday Inn Norwich North, Airways Diner, YMCA, Norwich Homeless Support and many more. #NationalSupportedInternshipDay #NSID2024 Meet some of our students undertaking their Supported Internship based at Norse Group, working hard and developing their employability skills. The programme gives learners the chance to learn in real working environments and kick start their career. We see huge changes in confidence, but don’t just take our word for it, here is what a couple of our students think: “Work Matter’s has given me a chance to try out different jobs, such as Admin which I’ve always wanted to do.  I’m proud of having 100% attendance, by having early nights and waking up early in the mornings. My advice is to get an early timed bus otherwise you’ll be running late and bringing a packed lunch with you. It is an amazing course to find a job” Erin “It’s a challenge going from 3 to 5 days per week, so make sure you go to bed early and not sitting up all night gaming so u are ready for the next day. To start with I didn’t know where to put tools away, but someone showed me and I’ve learnt just to try your best and work hard in everything. In the future I want to have a job and learn how to drive so can drive places instead of getting the bus”  Tyler Find out more about City College Norwich’s supported internship programmes “Work Matters” at  Work Matters - Supported Internships | City College Norwich (ccn.ac.uk) #NationalSupportedInternshipDay #NSID2024

✔️Supported internships are a great opportunity to improve the life chances of young people with SEND by supporting them into sustained, paid employment. Achieving paid employment not only brings young people financial independence, but it can be key to: ➡️Building confidence and self-esteem ➡️Increasing health and well-being ➡️Gaining friendships and a social life ➡️There are also benefits for the economy, employers, families, the local community and wider society. ✅The measure of success of a supported internship is a transition to sustained and paid employment. https://lnkd.in/gxU8kcpa