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Work Matters - Supported Internships

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    Level
    Entry Level

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2027

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0154

Start Date

  • September 2027, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

Work Matters is a supported internship on the Employment pathway in Inclusive Learning.

This course is right for you if:

  • You are aiming for paid employment as your next step
  • You are nearing the end of your education journey
  • You can travel independently or are working towards independent travel
  • You have developed employment-related skills and are ready to apply them in the workplace
  • You would like to gain real work experience with local employers
  • You are motivated to explore different job roles and career pathways.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Specialist facilities

We have purpose built facilities for our inclusive learning students, including our purpose build Rug Room for students with Autistic Spectrum disorders, and our PAL building, for students who are preparing for adult life.

A centre for excellence

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has named City College Norwich as one of three Centres for Excellence in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in England

Bespoke programmes

Our Inclusive Learning courses help you to progress to your next step through our bespoke group programmes delivered by a team of dedicated staff

Entry Requirements

  • You must be 18 or over.
  • There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Most students will have an EHCP.
  • Work Matters is a course for those who have a learning difficulty/disability and who have a strong desire to gain paid employment. You will need to be able to travel independently to a workplace and to Norfolk House in the city centre for your study day.

How You Will Be Assessed

You will be assessed through:

  • Workplace observations
  • Progress reviews
  • Progress towards personal targets and EHCP outcomes
  • Employer and Job Coach feedback
  • Personal employment planning.

Course Progression

You could progress to paid employment full or part time, MINT or an Apprenticeship.

Where Your Course Can Take You

This supported internship is designed to move you into paid employment either during the academic year or within 6 months of finishing. If you complete the internship and are not in paid employment you will be referred to MINT to work with an employment job coach to find paid work.

Fees

If you are successful in gaining a place on this Supported Internship the college will apply for funding for you to come to college, you will not have to pay any fees.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Specialist facilities

We have purpose built facilities for our inclusive learning students, including our purpose build Rug Room for students with Autistic Spectrum disorders, and our PAL building, for students who are preparing for adult life.

A centre for excellence

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has named City College Norwich as one of three Centres for Excellence in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in England

Bespoke programmes

Our Inclusive Learning courses help you to progress to your next step through our bespoke group programmes delivered by a team of dedicated staff