Supported Intern Designs Autism Employment Infographic Showing 77% Want Work but 34% Hold Paid Jobs
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Updated · haringey.gov.uk · May 26
Supported Intern Designs Autism Employment Infographic Showing 77% Want Work but 34% Hold Paid Jobs
1 articles · Updated · haringey.gov.uk · May 26
Summary
A supported intern in Haringey created an Autism and Employment infographic to show the gap between autistic adults’ desire to work and actual job access.
The graphic cites UK data showing 77% of autistic adults want to work, while only 34% are in paid employment, underscoring the need for tailored support.
Supported internships are presented as one response, offering structured workplace learning and on-site help for young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
The infographic says 60% of supported internship graduates secure paid jobs, and the intern says the programme built confidence, independence and readiness for work or an apprenticeship.
The piece is part of Haringey’s Supported Intern Voices series, which aims to encourage other young people considering the Supported Internship Programme.