Our supported internships with Asda

Learners on this supported internship programme complete up to 900 hours of work experience between September and July. Learners are based permanently at a single site and can choose from one of 5 Asda Superstores in the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall or Wolverhampton.

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A Mencap Training Academy supported internship learner in Asda uniform stocking a freezer at Asda.
Which Asda Superstores can I do a supported internship in?

Asda Superstore Darlaston, St Lawrence Way, Darlaston WS10 8UZ

Asda Superstore Dudley, Merryhill Centre, Dudley DY5 1QL

Asda Superstore St Matthews, George St, Walsall WS1 1RS

Asda Superstore Tipton, Wednesbury Oak Road, Tipton DY4 0BP

Asda Superstore Wolverhampton, Jack Hayward Way - Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4DE

The Asda and DFN Project Search logos

This programme is delivered in close partnership with Asda and a charity called DFN Project Search.

What kind of work do learners do on this supported internship?

Learners on this programme complete a series of work experience placements in different teams at the Asda Superstore where they are based, including:

  • On the tills
  • Stock management
  • The Dotcom team - picking items for customers' online orders
  • In the on-site cafés.

A typical day on this supported internship

  • 9am to 10am - classroom learning focused on employability skills
  • 10am to 3.30pm - work experience supported by a Mencap Training Academy skills coach
  • 3.30pm to 4pm - classroom time to reflect on the days activities.
A supported internship learner in Asda uniform, smiling next to some of the produce.
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How do young people enrol on this supported internship programme?

To express an interest in joining this employer-led supported internship in the Black Country and to start the enrolment process, please complete our online expression of interest form:

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Please specify that you are interested in completing a programme in the Black Country and then select Asda Superstore you are most interested in attending.

If you or the person you are enquiring on behalf of are eligible for a supported internship, then a member of our team will work to get in touch with you within 10 working days.

Before we can agree to enrol learners, we will need to see a copy of the young person's EHCP and to meet with them to discuss why they want to enrol on the programme, as well as their skills, needs and interests. We will also hold 'employer matching' days at the Asda superstores to decide which learners can take up placements in which stores and to give young people a taster of what they will be doing on the programme.

Frequently asked questions

Learners on this programme are based permanently at one of 5 Asda Superstores that we are working with across the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton:

  • Asda Superstore Darlaston - the 34, 37, 39, 79 and 310 bus services run from the Asda Darlaston store.
  • Asda Superstore Dudley - the 2, 3, 4M, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17H, 18, 24, 25, 142, 217, 226, X10 and X21 bus services all run from Merry Hill Bus Station which is by the Asda superstore
  • Asda Superstore St Matthews - is a 0.4 mile (10 minute) walk from Walsall Station. It is also close to bus stops on the 4, 11, 34, 37, 39, 45 and 881 bus services.
  • Asda Superstore Tipton - the 11 and 43 bus services run from a stop outside this store. It is a 1.3 mile (29 minute walk) from Tipton Station.
  • Asda Superstore Wolverhampton - the 2, 3, 4, 5 11, 32, 33, 62, 67, 70 and 793 bus services all run from stops close to this store. It is a 0.8 mile (18 minute) walk from Wolverhampton Station.

We understand that some people may not have much experience of travelling on their own and may feel nervous about finding their way to their supported internship when they start the programme. 

You will have the chance to visit the Asda Superstore you will be working at before starting on the programme as part of the enrolment process, so potential learners can start to familiarise themselves with the journey then. 

You may also be able to get some travel support before joining the course from your local council .

Travel training for Sandwell residents

Travel training for Walsall residents

Travel training for Wolverhampton residents 

Mencap can also provide travel training for up to 6 weeks at the start of the programme.

If you would like to enquire about enrolling on this employer-led supported internship in Birmingham, then the best way to start the process is by completing our online expression of interest form.

However, if you would like to get in touch with a member of the team directly, then please contact the programme coordinator in Birmingham, Mia Smith. 

[email protected] 

07483601091

For general enquiries, you can also contact: [email protected] and [email protected]