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We have been running the Supported Internship programme at Amazon in Weybridge, Surrey, since September 2025. This is an exciting new partnership between Amazon, Surrey County Council, DFN Project SEARCH, and Ambitious College.
This study programme is for young people aged 18–25 who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and want to move into paid employment with extra support.
Interns are based at the Amazon site five days a week, taking part in workplace rotations, learning through feedback, and building the skills and confidence needed for adulthood and employment.
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Where you could work
At Amazon, interns work towards learning the Level 1 Amazon Associate role, gaining experience at the Delivery Station in Weybridge.
Through their workplace rotations, interns take part in tasks such as:
- logistics and warehouse operations
- packing and dispatch
- quality checking and problem solving.
This hands-on training helps interns build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to progress into employment at Amazon or other workplaces in the future.
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What you will learn
Interns take part in a programme of learning that combines classroom teaching with real workplace experience. Lessons are led by a teacher and supported by job coaches.
Interns develop:
- employability skills such as teamwork, communication, and time management
- english and maths, embedded in workplace tasks
- personal and social skills, including independence and confidence
- job-specific skills linked to the Amazon Associate role.
This mix of classroom learning and practical experience gives interns the tools they need to move confidently into adult life and work.
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What happens after the programme
Many interns move into paid work after completing the programme. Some progress into jobs at Amazon as Level 1 Associates, while others use the skills, confidence, and experience they have gained to find employment in the wider community.
Charlie’s story
Before joining the Supported Internships programme at Amazon in Weybridge, Charlie found it difficult to feel safe and independent, and needed the right support to help him grow in confidence.
During his internship at Amazon, Charlie developed a wide range of workplace and life skills that helped transform his independence. He learned to manage his own routine by setting his alarm independently and took pride in arriving at work on time each day.
Throughout the programme, Charlie received ongoing support from the Supported Internships team as he developed confidence in the workplace and built relationships with colleagues. Over time, he became known at Amazon as a “social butterfly”, growing more comfortable communicating with others and taking pride in his achievements.
Now, Charlie has clear goals for the future. He hopes to become a supervisor one day, gain his truck driver licence and eventually buy his dream car – a Mustang.
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Who can apply?
To join the Supported Internship programme at Amazon, you must:
- be 18–25 years old
- have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- be autistic or have a related learning difficulty
- want to move into paid employment
- be able to travel independently, or be working towards travel independence
- be willing to undertake and pass a DBS check.
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Take a look at our other Supported Internship
locations through Ambitious College
