Change 100 applicants

We’re looking for talented students and recent graduates with disabilities and long-term conditions. If that’s you, join Change 100 and unlock your potential.

What is Change 100?

Change 100 is our flagship programme of paid summer internships, professional development and mentoring. 

Alongside your paid internship, Change 100 provides support and guidance in sharing your disability and identifying and requesting workplace adjustments.

It's also an opportunity to develop a peer network of fellow Change 100 participants, as well as accessing a wide ranging alumni community.

Download our PDF brochure for candidates

Who is eligible?

To apply to Change 100 you must:

  • Consider yourself to have a disability or long-term condition as defined in the Equality Act 2010.
  • Be in your penultimate or final year of university level study, or have graduated within the last five years.
  • Have the right to work in the UK for a summer.

Still Not Sure If You're Eligible?

If you're still unsure if you can apply for our Change 100 internship scheme, we have further information on our eligibility criteria to help you check.

More Info on Eligibility Criteria 

How do I apply?

We have a variety of exciting internships available across the UK. 

To apply, please visit our online recruitment platform Bullhorn and submit your personal details and CV. 

If you don't have a CV yet, don't worry - you can still apply now and create one to upload before the deadline on November 21 2024.

Apply Now!

Help Writing Your CV

If you've never written a CV before, or would like top tips on how to improve one, have a look at our guidance.

Read our CV Writing Guidance

Who is Change 100 for?

Change 100 is for talented students and graduates with disabilities or long-term conditions  including:

  • Neurodivergent conditions such as dyslexia, dyspraxia,
    autism, ADHD.
  • Mobility impairments.
  • Sensory impairments.
  • Long-term conditions such as IBS, diabetes, Crohn’s disease,
    epilepsy, chronic fatigue.
  • Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar,
    OCD, anorexia.

If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact us at change100applications@leonardcheshire.org.

Join Our Online Events

Our Change 100 Recruitment team are holding Zoom events throughout the application process to help candidates complete their applications.

Sign-up to ask our team questions about applying, get more detail on how the internship programme works and top tips for writing applications. 

Upcoming Events

Sign up to one of the events below by clicking on the underlined event title. You'll be taken to the Zoom registration page. Just fill in your details and the team will be in touch.

Monday 4 November 11:00-12:00, Meet our expert Alumni panel

Tuesday 5 November 13:00 -13:30, Learn how to write a great application 

Friday 8 November 13:00 - 13:30, Intro to our innovative career programme

Thursday 14 November  13:00 - 13:30, Learn how to write a great application

Friday 15 November 13:00-14:00, Meet our Employer panel

Monday 18 November 16:00 - 16:30, Intro to our innovative career programme

Wednesday 20 November 12:00 - 13:00, Drop-in Q&A with our Change 100 experts

Change 100 has given me a lot, even in terms of just applying to jobs. I can tell myself that I don’t have to exist on the fringes. I’ve proven to myself and others that I can do this. Going forward, I’ll have a lot more confidence, which is something I struggled with in the past.

Aaron's story

 

What our selection process looks like

Unlock your potential with our thoughtfully crafted application process!

Application form

You will need to complete an online application between 3 September 2024 and 21 November 2024. This will be in two parts, an initial application which needs to include your CV, followed by additional questions to answer.

If you need any assistance with your application, or would like the application form in another format, please contact: change100applications@leonardcheshire.org or call: 
020 3242 0299.

Our Process 

After all applications are in, our Change 100 team will conduct online calls with candidates. Candidates will then be shortlisted based on your location, industry preferences, and skills. We will then invite you to write cover letters for the employers we think are suitable for you. The information you shared through your application will be shared with the employer.

Employers will interview a pool of candidates, supported by our Change 100 guidance to make it a supportive recruitment process.

Change 100 is committed to working with you and our employer partners to ensure you perform at your best. You can expect continuous support and tailored training throughout the entire process. Your journey to success begins here.

Success stories

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Change 100 team on the email addresses below. 

For Interns, Learners or candidates: change100applications@leonardcheshire.org 

For universities, please contact Ursula Green: change100applications@leonardcheshire.org 

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