Mencap - Supported Internships

Mencap aims to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and their families. They offer Supported Internships - a study programme to help young people with SEND develop thier work skills and move into or towards a paid job. To be eligible, candidates need to be:

• Aged 18-24
• Have a current EHCP
• Be available to complete a full-time study programme
• Want to work
• Able to travel independently by the end of the programme (Mencap provide travel training)
• Able to work after 12 months on the programme

Mencap can deliver in a location to suit student needs. For instance, if a group of students live in (or near) Kettering, Mencap can set up a programme there. Please email ruth.collins@mencap.org.uk if you'd like to take part in a Mencap Supported Internship.

Mencap is a registered charity (no. 222377).

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