How does it work?
Supported Internships enable young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity’s and mental health related problems to make the transition into paid employment and enhance key social skills.
Interns spend four days per week with their host employer alongside daily on-site classroom sessions, completing three job rotations for ten weeks throughout the year. Each step towards completing the course prepares interns for future work, at which time Pure will support the interns into paid jobs with their host employer, or identify other opportunities that align to their career pathway.
What do Interns Gain?
Job Coaches support interns throughout the programme to ensure they achieve their ambitions and overcome any barriers they may face. The programme is designed to lift interns confidence, both in work and everyday life. Having a regular routine provides a sense of purpose and belonging. Once complete, interns will be able to showcase:
Partnership Work
The programme is a combination of partnership work between a host employer, a college providing tuition and our own specialist Employment Team. The timescale mirrors the academic year and the usual format is three, 10-week work placements. By working in partnership with a wide variety of employers across different industries, interns quickly develop new skills to support their career pathway and with the right attitude, often secure a paid contract.
Stockport Council
Within 8 weeks, Caitlin has worked at weddings, afternoon tea events and ballroom dances
Reclaimed Flooring
Gabriel unearthed his natural woodwork skills to secure a permanent role just 4 weeks into his placement
Avanti West Coast
Tom’s internship allowed him to fulfil his dream of announcing trains and visiting London Euston Station
Internship Sites
Salford
We offer a wide range of Supported Internship opportunities in Salford through our partnership work with Salford Royal Hospital, Salford City Council, Eccles College and Salford University .
Stockport
We offer a wide range of Supported Internship opportunities in Stockport through our partnership work with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.
Manchester
We offer a wide range of Supported Internship opportunities in Manchester through our partnership work with Manchester City Council, Manchester Foundations Trust and The Manchester College.
Trafford
Our Trafford internship is providing a host of opportunities and successful outcomes through partnership work with Trafford Council and Trafford Hospital (Manchester Foundation Trust)
Specialist Skills Internships
The interns will have the opportunity to do work placement(s) in their specialist area. The internship is a yearlong program which commences in September and finishes at the end of June and runs 4 days per week Monday to Thursday. Interns work 3 days on placement and attend class session 1 day per week.
From sourcing the work placements to negotiating paid jobs for the interns, the Specialist Skills Internship team are always on hand to provide support and advice to both the interns and employers involved in the programme .
Pure Supported Internship Team Wins ‘Team of the Year’
Our Supported Internship team won ‘Team of the Year’ at the GM Skills Awards 2025!
This award recognises the outstanding work of our Supported Internship team, who go above and beyond to support young people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity’s and mental health related problems to make the transition into paid employment and enhance key social skills.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to us about Supported Internships contact our team:
To apply to The Manchester College:
To apply to Eccles 6th Form College:
To apply to Trafford College:
