Ace at Work – Employability

Reach your full potential with the Preparation for Supported Internships programme.

This course is for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

It aims to develop your personal independence and life skills, and provides you with opportunities to develop:

  • communication
  • life skills
  • problem solving
  • decision making
  • practical, independent living skills

On the Preparation for Supported Internships programme, in our learning companies and classroom learning you will develop:

  • English and maths in the workplace
  • Customer service skills
  • Teamwork and problem solving
  • Independence for work
  • Travel training
  • Attribute development
  • Independent living skills

Learning is through practical activity including teamwork group work projects and external visits into the local community.

Assessment is through the development of a portfolio of evidence to meet accrediting body requirements.

The only entry requirement is that you have a successful interview with a member of the course team in order to ensure that we can fully meet your needs

We are looking for young people with an enthusiasm to learn and a desire to make progress. We want applicants to actively take part in keep warm activities set by teachers before starting in September

Why Reading College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 150+

    courses available

  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

    years of teaching experience

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