National Supported Internship Day
27th March 2026
National Supported Internship Day is a national celebration of supported internships in the UK. It was created and launched in 2023 by DFN Project SEARCH.
Held annually on 27th March, the aim of National Supported Internship Day is to raise awareness of supported internships and to overcome the challenges facing our sector.
Please see our full National Supported Internship Information pack here
Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament session in London on Monday 23 March 2026, from 2:00pm–4:00pm.
Applications are now closed for 2026
Landmark Light Up Campaign
As part of National Supported Internship Day, we have invited landmarks, buildings and monuments across the country to take part in our Light Up Campaign by illuminating their buildings in orange. This national show of support helps raise awareness of supported internships and highlights their importance as a pathway into meaningful employment for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Find out which of your local landmarks will be lighting up in orange below:
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North: North West, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
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West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England
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South East, South West, South Coast & London
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Scotland and Wales
Though all of these locations have agreed to light up for National Supported Internship Day on 27th March 2026, unforeseen circumstances can arise.
Wear Orange for NSID
As part of National Supported Internship Day, we are encouraging individuals, organisations, schools, employers, and communities across the country to take part in wearing orange for NSID on 27 March.
By wearing NSID orange, participants help create a visible and united show of support for supported internships and the life-changing opportunities they provide for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Whether it’s a splash of orange, a full outfit, or team-wide participation in workplaces and schools, every contribution helps raise awareness and start meaningful conversations.
Wearing orange on National Supported Internship Day is a simple but powerful way to show commitment to inclusive employment and to help ensure more young people know that supported internships are a viable and aspirational route into work.
We encourage participants to share photos and messages on social media wearing orange with the hashtag #NSID