Autism Internship Programme

Autism Internship Programme,

The product is a year-round autism employment support offer for young people aged 18-25, with placements delivered in flexible cohorts rather than only during summer. It includes paid internship placements (recommended minimum 8 weeks), a bespoke three-hour training session for managers/teams, support with job design and recruitment, and ongoing delivery through weekly check-ins, email/call support, pre-placement preparation, and adjustment planning. For DWP, the proposed model is four cohorts per year, with around five interns per cohort and a four-month lead-in for each cycle.utism Internship Programme.

• A bespoke three-hour training session for line managers and teams involved in hosting interns.
• Guidance on role suitability, accessible job descriptions, and inclusive recruitment processes.
• Support for workplace adjustments, pre-placement preparation, and candidate adjustment passports.
• Ongoing delivery support, including weekly check-ins, email/call advice, and feedback to candidates.
• Support with security checks and pre-placement meetings to ensure successful onboarding.

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Government spending data: This supplier has received £2,495,532 in 84 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education, Department of Health and Social Care, Cabinet Office (2012-06-28 to 2025-05-19). View full payment history →