Supported Internships

Supported Internships

ECL works in partnership with local colleges across Essex to deliver supported internships, bringing together education with meaningful, real‑world workplace experience.

A young male intern at Amazon packing boxes and smiling.

An overview of Supported Internships

Supported Internships with ECL help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) gain real workplace experience, build confidence and develop skills that lead towards paid employment, with wrap‑around support for interns and employers.

Young male intern working at Amazon

Information for interns

Supported internships with ECL offer young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) the chance to gain real work experience, build confidence and develop skills for future employment - all with tailored support from experienced job coaches and college staff.

A young male intern at Amazon working alongside his job coach.

Information for employers

Hosting a supported intern with ECL is a practical way to develop future talent, strengthen inclusive employment practices and make a positive impact locally - with expert job‑matching and ongoing support throughout.

Get in touch with the Supported Employment team