What is Employ Autism?
Employ Autism is a programme designed to create access to to paid internship opportunities with local employers in the Liverpool City Region. The programme is funded by Santander Universities.
Learn how Employ Autism empowers autistic people to bring their unique qualities and diverse perspectives to the workplace:
Roles are open to candidates from November 2021 and available in various businesses across a many sectors.
What are the benefits?
- Employ Autism internships are designed to give you the confidence to kick-start your career.
- Gaining real world experience in a safe and supportive work environment
- Get paid up to £2500 for your internship, and develop new skills and experiences
- Full support from employers and help them understand and support neurodiversity in the workforce.
Who can apply?
All ASD students and graduates from the University of Liverpool. Graduates can apply for full time, 8-week internships. Students will be invited to apply for flexible internships that can be completed around their studies. All roles will be paid at a rate of £10 per hour, up to a maximum of £2,500 per internship.
How do I register?
Please email careers@liverpool.ac.uk by 29th October 2021 to express your interest. We will be in touch in November 2021 to support you through your application.
All interns will be appointed in December 2021 ready to start internships early in 2022.*
*Internship timescales will vary depending on employers’ requirements but will involve between 200 – 250 hours of work to take place between January and June 2022.
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