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Posted: 22nd November 2021

Civil Service internship

An exciting three-week work experience opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to 60 autistic young people.

You must be:

  • autistic
  • aged between 18 and 25 at the time of the internship
  • achieved a minimum of 2 GCSE's (or equivalent) in English and Math at Grade 4-9 (or A*-C) or above.

The opportunity will provide you with the chance to experience the Civil Service first-hand, gaining insight into the workplace. As part of the experience, you will also be offered the opportunity to participate in developmental coaching sessions and other activities.

The Civil Service has a key role in supporting government to develop and implement its policies as effectively as possible, helping to bring innovative solutions to some of the biggest issues facing society. This experience will provide you with the opportunity to see what it is like to work inside this important organisation.

Please apply if you are interested in this area of work. The programme may be offered in locations across the UK or online (working from home), you will be asked your availability for each location in your application form. Remuneration will be paid at £350 per week (before tax), travel and lunch will not be reimbursed.

Application deadline: Friday 3 December 2021, 10am

Placement dates: Monday 11 - Friday 29 July 2022

Click here for more information; 

https://www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/what-we-do/employment/paid-work-experience/work-experience-opportunities/civil-service-intern?s=04&fbclid=IwAR1e2sxqXlF5230k3vV0l0CHMGGVTGGBA6xSToZqZ55ZYPn5bjyoXUbql3U