Local businesses sought to provide work experience opportunities

Solihull College & University Centre are calling on businesses to partner with them and become an invaluable part of a learner 's journey.

For the last few years, Solihull College & University Centre have been running 'Supported Internships ' in partnership with local businesses.

These structured study programmes enable young people with special educational needs and disabilities to achieve sustainable employment by equipping them with on-the-job skills as they gain real work experience.

Learners are aged between 16 - 24 and have an Education Health Care Plan, meaning they would like to contribute to the world of work but require some support on the way. Each learner will have access to a job coach from the college who is fully trained to support on the job training as well as deal with any concerns the employer or learner may have.

With Supported Internships, businesses display a commitment to their community by supporting young people. The posts are unpaid which allows employers to trial a young person on the job without incurring salary costs.

Lead coordinator, Sallie Partridge said: “It has been a difficult two years, but we are moving forwards once again with this project and employers are delighted with the work and progress of their current interns."

The College looks forward to welcoming new partnerships and serving the local community alongside local businesses as together they empower learners to achieve their professional goals.

For more information, please contact Sallie Partridge on 0121 678 7241 or email [email protected].