New Venture Supported Internship Study Programmes

In our New Venture programme we work with external organisations. Our supported internship programmes provide individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities and/or autism real work experience within Newcastle City Council and other organisations in and around Newcastle. You will be fully supported within employment and have the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. the main aim of the programme is to gain paid employment.

As an intern you will:

• Develop employability skills
• Improve your confidence and independence
• Develop social skills
• Expand your CV and gain interview skills
• Improve time management skills
• Develop problem solving skills

Criteria for application:

• 16-24 years old
• Newcastle resident *
• EHC Plan if aged over 19 years old

*residents outside of Newcastle will be considered on a case by case basis

Areas of experience

• Business and Administration
• Catering / Hospitality
• Cleaning / Housekeeping
• Customer Service
• Gardening / Groundsperson
• Manufacturing

For more information

Contact Dianne Holliday on 0191 2773611 or email nclsp@newcastle.gov.uk

We also run the New Ambitions programme, where placements are within Newcastle City Council.