About This Course
Supported Internships are a transition to work programme committed to transforming the lives of young people with additional learning needs. CAVC offer three full-time programmes across the region and within a range of host businesses and industries. The students, known as interns, will complete a series of meaningful placements as employees within different departments working in varying roles.
Cardiff University – Cardiff Campuses (Ages 16 – 24)
• Administration
• Communications
• Marketing
• Engineering
• Maintenance
• Research
A panel will review all applications and applicants will attend an informal interview to determine suitability for the programme.
Employability skills will be completed during educational and personal/professional development sessions which will work toward personal targets and goals.
Interns will be supported by an on-site team consisting of a:
• Course Tutor
• Job Coach (Supporting both classroom session and workplace tasks)
• Supported Employment Agency (Supporting personal development and progressions to careers)
The course runs 5 days a week typically between 9:00am – 4.00pm. Please note that in some departments or roles these times may vary slightly.
What you will study
Personal centered plans will be created to support interns in four key areas:
• Independence
• Employability
• Health and well-being
• Community through project-based learning
Interns will also be expected to complete training for the workplace with the host business to meet employee expectations. Each intern will also be supported in setting a number of personal targets and goals that work towards their personal and employment development.
Entry requirements
• Between the ages of 16 – 24 (18+ for Dow Silicones interns)
• Have an Independent Development Plan (IDP)/EHCP or have a disability/learning difficulty
• An aspiration to gain paid employment
• Work towards developing their independence and employability
Progression
To employment in a role that meets the individual’s needs.
