Grace is an Admin and Communications Assistant working within the Supported Employment Team. As part of his placement, he planned and wrote a series of articles, interviewed other interns, and developed the structure for the newsletter and content plan.
Supported Intern Voices shares real experiences from interns in our Supported Internship Programme. As part of their placements, interns plan and write articles to build communication and digital skills, and we also include interviews about their placements and achievements.
The series aims to help readers understand the programme from the interns’ point of view.
Articles written by Grace (2025-2026)
Meet Grace – Supported Intern at Haringey Council
An introduction to Grace, his hobbies, and what a Supported Internship involves.
Meet the Interns – Hobbies, Placements and Aspirations
Profiles of fellow interns, including their interests, placements, and future goals.
Grace’s Induction Journey
A look at Grace’s first weeks on the programme, including training, rules, challenges, and learning experiences.
Activities and Experiences
Highlights from group activities such as the scavenger hunt, careers fair and end‑of‑term social event.
Grace’s Placement as an Admin and Communication Assistant
An overview of Grace’s work placement, including research tasks, event support, and creating the Intern Handbook.
Tips and Advice for Future Supported Interns
Practical guidance from Grace based on his experience in the programme.
Stories from previous supported interns
Romero's Journey
After graduating from our 2024/25 cohort, Romeo was offered a paid summer internship with ACCIONA, a global company committed to inclusion and diversity.
SEND Newsletter: My Supported Internship Journey by Lamar
We're proud to share a special edition of our SEND newsletter, written and designed by Lamar; one of our talented interns on the 2024/25 programme.
Harvey's journey from supported internship to employment
Harvey began his journey with us as one of the first interns in our 2023/24 Programme. Read about his experience in the programme and his journey from supported internship to employment.
About the Supported Internship Programme in Haringey
The Supported Internship Programme helps young people aged 16–25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) gain real work experience and move towards employment. Interns take part in three workplace rotations, supported by job coaches, mentors, and continued learning in English, Maths, and employability skills.
The Intern Voices series provides insight into this programme from the perspective of the young people taking part.
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