Sixteen Co-operative – Supported Internships Programme

Sixteen Co-operative are about to commence a pilot Supported Internships Programme in conjunction with Bristol City Council and We Works for Everyone.

The 15-month scheme will start in April 2024 and comprise of:

• 9 months formal education and 3 x supported work placements (one day a week of classroom-based activities and four days a week on placement)
• 3 months job development
• 3-6 months of in-work support

We are looking for 10 participants who:

• Are aged 16-24/25
• Do not have an Educational Health Care Plan
• Are or have been NEET/Risk of NEET – SEMH or leaving Alternative Provision
• Have SEND and complex support requirements
• Have not participated on previous internship or traineeship
• Are keen to find paid work and have basic understanding of what work is / previous experience of work or work experience
• Living in Bristol with ability to travel and willing to learn new routes
• Willingness to attend base-room activity
• Have right to work in UK
• Parents/carers who share your aspirations and provide support

If you work with, or know a young person who might be suitable, please contact Rob Parry, Programme Co-ordinator for further details:

Email: robin@sixteencoop.co.uk

Phone: 07709 711326

• Cost: Free
• Eligibility: Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), Resident of Bristol, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Ages: 18-25