Find apprenticeships, work experience and supported internships

There are services available to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) find internships, apprenticeships, or access training courses.

The Wokingham Elevate service provides advice about training, education, apprenticeships and work experience.

Find advice and guidance on preparing for work on the Adviza website.

Optalis Supported Employment Service supports young people in the workplace, including a supported internship programme called Ace@Optalis.

The Butterfly Community Cafe provides training and work placement opportunities for young people aged 14 and over with severe learning disabilities.

You can use our SEND Local Offer directory to find apprenticeships, training, and work experience.

Search the SEND Local Offer directory

You can find apprenticeships, traineeships, internships, and work experience on GOV.UK.

Disability Rights UK have a useful 'Into Apprenticeships' guide for disabled people on Disability Rights UK website.

Starting Point provides support for young people not in education, employment, or training through mentoring and work experience.