Choices College, is a specialist college providing tailored educational support through a supported internship programme. It supports young adults aged 16–24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, or autism who hold an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Partnering with NHS healthcare settings, local organisations, and private businesses across the North East, to create supported work environments to provide real work experience for interns. Support is tailored to each intern based on their skills and interests.
The service is bespoke, offering tailored support to each Intern, and employment opportunities are matched to the individual’s skills. Choices College aims to empower interns and build their confidence as individuals in the workplace, while also offering life experience beyond their home and school environments.
Each cohort is supported by the Project Choice Team, consisting of Job Coaches, Workplace Mentors, Project Coordinator and Area Manager.