Overview
This webinar, hosted in October 2025, explored how to build a strong business case for supported internships. With funding for Internships Work continuing until March 2026, the session focused on practical ways to secure long-term support and investment.
Agenda and speakers:
- Introduction, Department for Education
Research backed evidence: Capturing the impact and outcomes of Supported Internships, Dr Victoria Mason-Angelow, Research and Evaluation Manager, NDTi and Julie Young, Senior Advisor Careers & Pathways, Somerset Council - Local authority example, Sarah Poultney, Post 16 Lead for Education, Gloucestershire Country Council
- Q&A
Watch the recording
Resources
Key takeaways
- Evidence that works: Learn how Somerset used data to show the social and economic value of supported internships.
- Funding success: Hear how Gloucestershire secured funding for a dedicated internship coordinator role.
- Resources to support your case: Discover tools like the Measuring Impact Tool to help you advocate for supported internships.
