Learning for Living and Work

Learning for Living and Work Supported Internship Full-Time

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start in September.

Entry requirements

  • You will need to have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)  
  • ‘High Needs’ funding for your support agreed by your local authority
  • Attend an ‘interview’ with a staff member  
  • Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start 
  • You must be aged between 16-24 years old 
  • A desire to get a job following the programme  
  • Be able/willing to travel independently 

You will achieve

You will achieve: 

  • Attend a work placement for 1-4 days a week and become an integral part of the team in your workplace 
  • Achieve a personalised qualification for the time that you spend in College 
  • Continue to develop your Maths and English skills where appropriate 
  • Achieve your personal development targets 
  • Increase your confidence, independence, social and work skills, making new friends along the way 

Course Code

FLLW

Course overview

Our Supported Internships at Barnsley College enable participants to acquire job skills and gain work experience. You will split your time between College and an employer, taking on roles such as administration, catering, and retail. A Job Coach and a Work Buddy will support you throughout the process. To join, you need prior work experience, motivation, and independence. Activities will include crafting CVs, applying for jobs, and building confidence.

Course content

You will : 

  • Learn how to work as a team and on your own. How to prepare and take part in an interview, create a great CV, learn how to effectively look for a job that suits you, your interests and abilities. 
  • Develop your independent travel skills 
  • Agree, set and achieve personal targets that prepare you for your future goals  
  • Attend a work placement to put into practice your in-class learning experience 
  • Develop or enhance your social and communication skills, how to work safely, how to work with others and much more! 
  • Have support from a ‘Job Coach’ to help you learn new skills, tasks and to settle in at work 
  • Experience engaging talks from guest speakers to motivate and inspire you on your next step to employment  
  • Visit a range of employers to gain further knowledge of what it’s like to work in different sectors of the working world! 

Assessment will be throughout the year 

We will discuss this with you, but in most cases we will provide everything you need.

Workplace

You may progress to supported employment, paid employment or voluntary work.

How much does the course cost?

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Learning for Living and Work Supported Internship Full-Time

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