If you’re an autistic student or graduate, you can apply for paid internship opportunities through our Autistic Talent Internship scheme.
What's involved?
You can gain hands-on experience in a professional setting – building your skills and confidence for your future career.
The scheme offers:
- paid work experience in a real-world setting
- a variety of roles to choose from – past interns have worked in areas like healthcare, fashion, media, marketing and web design
- flexible start dates to fit around your studies
- around 280 hours of work experience – working hours are typically flexible, with full- and part-time options available
- application support and interview practice to help you secure a role
Key benefits
- Gain valuable experience to add to your CV
- Build confidence to apply for jobs and succeed in the workplace
- Get tailored support throughout – your employer will be trained to support autistic interns
- Learn how to apply your degree skills and knowledge in a real work environment
Who's eligible?
You can apply for roles if you’re an autistic student or recent graduate (within the last three years).
How to apply
Application process
- Browse available roles for the scheme on CareerZone
- Once you’ve found a role you’d like to apply for, send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]Email us about Autistic Talent Internships
- We’ll pass your details on to the employer for consideration
Help with your application
If you need help with your CV or cover letter, or you're unable to see roles on CareerZone, contact us at [email protected]Email us about Autistic Talent Internships.
There are no deadlines to apply – roles stay open until filled. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
Student stories
We’ve helped many students gain internships and facilitated training for numerous employers in partnership with Ambitious About Autism.
“I enjoyed the inclusive atmosphere within the office, where colleagues would assist me in my tasks.”
Thomas Carey, interned at King’s College NHS Trust
You can read more about Thomas’ internship experience – including how it helped build his confidence in a professional environment – in our case study.
Contact us
If you have any questions or need help with preparing your application, contact us at [email protected]Email us about Autistic Talent Internships.