Award-winning Intern Programme supports young people with additional needs

Liverpool City Council's Best Partnership Working Award

LJMU has been given a Best Partnership Working Award by Liverpool City Council for the university’s ‘Intern to Work’ project. 

The work-based study programme has seen 16 to 24-year-olds, who have additional needs, working at the university over the past 12 months. 

Five interns took part in the project and worked with various departments across the university. They received support from a trained job coach and an LJMU student mentor, during their time, to ensure they gained the most from their placement.  

As a result of participating in the programme two of the interns now have a place at university, with one intern now enrolling at LJMU this September, to study History of Art. 

Liverpool City Council said:

“LJMU has been incredible in supporting the Supported Internship pilot programme. Nothing has been a barrier, the placements LJMU found for interns matched their skills and experience within their chosen fields. The LJMU team has worked with the college, council and job coach to support the interns in an inclusive, nurturing environment from day one. Thanks to Paula and the team for being brilliant partners and advocates for the Supported Internship Pilot Programme.” 

Find out more about the Intern to Work Programme

APSS Student Experience Manager, Paula McNulty ran the programme within LJMU with the Support of the Diversity and Inclusion Fund. You can watch the Intern to Work video here which explains more about the project: 

Apply for Diversity and Inclusion Funding 

Do you have an innovative project idea that could enhance the university's inclusivity and culture change agenda? The next round of the Diversity and Inclusion Fund is now open, with a submission deadline of 18 July 2024.  

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