Supported Internship with Mission Employable

Collaborating with Mission EmployAble, a renowned provider of supported internships, we are proud to offer an extraordinary opportunity that prepares learners for real-world employment.

Through their comprehensive programme, learners will gain invaluable transferable skills including in catering, hospitality, farm maintenance, general maintenance and horticulture. Mission EmployAble’s mission is to secure part time paid employment for every intern that undertakes their programme and works across employment sectors including hospitality, retail and maintenance to achieve that goal.

Interns will receive best-in-class training at Mission EmployAble’s own purpose-built café and also with their other locally based curriculum partners, equipping them with essential knowledge, abilities, and experience of genuine working environments. They will receive support from the Mission EmployAble training team with on-the-job training (within the café and kitchen), functional maths, English, independence and employability classes. After a period of initial training, during the Autumn/Spring terms, the Mission Employable job coaches will start working towards placing interns in external work experience settings (with job coaches present to support) with a view to converting this into paid employment at the end of the programme. But it’s not all about work! As an intern, they will be encouraged to build positive relationships with colleagues through team-building activities and events.

Experienced Staff and Support:

The Mission EmployAble team consists of experienced staff who possess extensive knowledge in vocational training. They have been specifically recruited for their expertise and their ability to empathize with our students. At every step of the journey, they ensure that interns receive the guidance and support they need to thrive.

Customised Training:

Each intern will follow an individualised training programme that caters to their unique needs and expectations. Their curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including basic food and drink preparation, health and safety protocols, hygiene practices, customer relations, and core employability skills. Additionally, we focus on other crucial areas such as timekeeping, independent travel, teamwork, CV writing, job searching and understanding rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

What does success look like at Mission EmployAble:

87% of students who have graduated from their course and secured a job are still in permanent paid employment 4 years on.