Work placements and career experiences for young people
Find out about paid placements and internships, which may include mentoring, networking opportunities and employer insight days.
Southwark Council internship scheme
Paid internships lasting 6 to 12 weeks, open to residents aged from 16 to 24 - especially young people who face barriers to employment
Southwark Education Business Alliance (Southwark EBA)
Provides work placements and internships for 16 to 18 year old residents who are currently in education
upReach
Paid internships for undergraduates or recent graduates who have a home address in Southwark and meet other eligibility criteria, such as having attended state school and being over the age of 18.
Supported internships
A structured study programme based primarily with an employer. Open to young people aged from 16 to 24 with a statement of Special Education Needs (SEN), a Learning Difficulty Assessment (LDA) or an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP).
Movement to Work
Access to transformational work experience placements, linked to real jobs for young people aged 15 to 18 from disadvantaged backgrounds
Historic Royal Palaces Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities at the Historic Royal Palaces, open to anyone aged 18 or above.
Page last updated: 13 July 2023
