We are incredibly proud of the interns who took part in our award-winning Supported Internship scheme for finishing their year-in-work with some fantastic news: gaining paid employment!
Over the last academic year six young people, five of which are Bridge College alumni, have taken part in a unique Supported Internship at Gulliver’s World Warrington, supported by Bridge College and DFN Project Search.
We’ve caught up with them a year on to see what their plans are for the future and we were incredibly pleased to hear that they all have ambitious dreams to follow.
Jemma Golden, Supported Internship Lead says “Their achievements are a fantastic example of what determination, perseverance, and the right support can achieve.”
Noah has always been a theme-park enthusiast and since the beginning of the scheme has been working towards one day becoming a ride operator. We are proud to announce that he will be joining the team at Gulliver’s World as a Ride Operator, helping to create amazing experiences for visitors.
Jamal is also staying with the team at Gulliver’s World. He has found his niche in Stores, where his hard work and dedication have truly paid off. He’s always been a handy young man, and his experience prior to this, completing a Supported Internship at Sodexo, has shown he is a motivated worker.
Lee is awaiting his interview at Gulliver’s World, and we’re all wishing him the very best of luck—we’re rooting for you, Lee!
Millie has started her new role at Oldham Hospital and is already in training, supporting patients and gaining experience across a variety of areas.
Elliot has secured a job at Hope Mill Theatre after impressing everyone during his trial shifts. He’ll now be part of the theatre team, and we couldn’t be happier for him. Elliott has always been a fan of theatre, having already completed a work experience programme at Edge Theatre in Chorlton when he was a student.
Jemma continues “I’m incredibly proud that every intern who has come through our programmes has achieved a successful outcome. That’s what this role is all about—creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping young people realise their potential.
Every one of these young people has shown incredible commitment, resilience, and determination. We are so proud of everything they have achieved and can’t wait to see them continue to grow and succeed in their careers.”
What is a Supported Internship?
Our Supported Internship programme helps to bridge the gap between education and paid work for our students.
The programme is designed to support young people with additional needs who have an Educational Health Care and Plan (EHCP) in place and are aged between 16 – 24, who want to gain paid employment but would require additional support to do so.
The main goal of an internship is to help a young person with learning difficulties to develop the skills they need to be able to gain paid work.
The length of the course is one academic year, and the aim is to secure paid employment on completion along with developing other meaningful skills.
Interns will have access to specialised therapeutic input including speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. They will also have access to expert travel training professionals to support their independence when travelling to and from work.
