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Opportunities for You! - Issue 5 - September 2011

Are you 16-18 and not in employment, education or training? If so, you can access FREE information, advice, guidance or support services

from the Brighton & Hove Youth Employability Service:

� Help with CV writing, job search, application forms, interview skills � Advice on relevant benefits � Help with applying for jobs, apprenticeships, college and other training � Access to computers, printing, post and telephones � Friendly and helpful staff!

Come along to a drop-in in your area: Monday 1pm - 4pm

Young People's Centre (YPC) 69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE

Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Hollingdean Dip

13 Hollingbury Place, Hollingdean BN1 7GE

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Youth Advice Centre (YAC)

65 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YJ

Thursday 1pm - 4pm 67 Centre

Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4RW

Friday 1pm - 4pm

Whitehawk Youth Centre Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5GD

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You can contact the Youth

Employability Team on: 294247

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Employability Team on: 294247

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Become an Apprentice! As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain skills. Apprentices also receive valuable training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. The minimum salary is £2.50 per hour, however, many apprentices earn significantly more. There may be different entry requirements depending on the Apprenticeships and the industry sectors. Competition for places can be fierce so you will need to show you are committed. Register, search and apply for apprenticeships here: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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IT Apprenticeship Academy in Brighton Now recruiting for the next 39 week programme starting in September 2011 and February 2012. Gain various Level 3 IT qualifications. The programmes combine 15 to 18 weeks of intense Academy based training with up to 24 weeks of on-the-job assessment whilst working at a Host Employer’s premises. From day one you earn £91 per week!

Examples of local apprenticeship vacancies recently advertised on www.apprenticeships.org.uk include:

* Business & Administration * Nursery Practitioner * Carpenter for loft company * Assistant Chef * IT Support Technician * Sales Consultants * Operations Assistant * Customer Service * Vehicle Technician

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Passionate about fitness? Lifetime Academy are now recruiting for the next Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship Programme in Brighton & Hove starting on 18th October 2011! Free training for 16-18 year olds through Government funding. Next open days are on 28th Sept & 7th October but you need to book your place. Ask your Employability Adviser for more information!


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Who is eligible for Foundation Learning? Those between 16-18 years old and not in education, employment or training

(up to 25 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities). Qualifications are below level 2 which is the equivalent to 5 GCSE’s A-C grades.

Course content: Foundation Learning has 3 core elements and students will study aspects of all 3 of these: • Vocational / subject based • Functional Skills • Personal and Social Development

Progression: Students can progress from Foundation Learning programmes onto: • Further Foundation Learning programmes • Level 2 courses • Employment with training • Volunteering • Apprenticeships • the Diploma

Brighton: Music Technology *Ringmer: Fashion & Design Music Technology

Learn new skills * Gain a qualification * Get taught by professionals from media and creative industries * help with CV,

college and job applications. 20 week course - 3 days per week

Preston Road, Brighton

(*Bus no. 28 from Churchill Square to Ringmer Community College)

Next start dates: September 2011

Dyke Road, Brighton

Boost your chance of a career in the armed forces or other

career paths. Improve your fitness, team

building skills, obtain qualifications and develop

your self confidence. 26 week course 5 days per week

Next start dates: 12th September

3rd October


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Foundation Learning offers flexible programmes to help develop skills,

confidence and independence in preparation for work, training or further

education.

Foundation Learning Courses at NACRO: • ART & DESIGN • CHILD CARE • CONSTRUCTION • Employability skills

Courses take place in Lewes Road, Brighton

You can start a course at NACRO at any time - roll on roll off. Inductions take place every 2

weeks

** TRAVEL COSTS ARE PAID and FOOD PROVIDED! **

Wilson Avenue, Brighton

Pathways Programme Vocational workshops inc:

CONSTRUCTION: carpentry & woodwork

HAIR & BEAUTY: makeup, massage, manicures & hair styling

SPORT & PUBLIC SERVICES: football & other leisure activities inc fitness

12-18 weeks - 3 days per week

Start dates: September 2011, Jan

2012 and April 2012


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Interested? Call 773913 or see an Employability Adviser

Walwyn Trust

Retail and Customer Service Apprenticeships for 16-18 year olds

The programme lasts up to 6 months and you will be required to work 16hrs a week. In return you will enhance your employability skills by:

• Undertaking work experience and gaining employer references • Working towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Customer Services • Improving your numeracy and literacy qualifications, working towards Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy

(if appropriate) You will also receive £50 per week in expenses

So if you are dedicated, motivated and would like a shot at getting a real job,

this could be the course for you! Speak to an Employability Adviser for more information!

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These courses are free for 18+ year olds who are currently claiming JSA. Courses are available in some of the city’s key employment sectors including: Construction, Health & Social Care, Retail, IT & Hospitality.

SPEAK TO AN EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER FOR MORE INFO!


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If you are 16-25 and into football but out of work then Get Started on this Princes Trust course and achieve your goals. Join this five day football programme and you will:

• work with Brighton & Hove Albion FC

• learn how to coach from professionals

• get new skills and a Level 1 Certificate in Football Coaching

• meet new people

• build your confidence

Interested? Try out some of the activities and learn more at the Taster Day on

Wednesday 21st September.

The main programme will run in Brighton from Monday 26th to Friday 30th September.

ASK AN EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER FOR MORE INFORMATION!


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COURSES START IN SEPTEMBER. These free courses include crèche and are accredited to National Open College Network.

Interested in Getting into Childcare??

FREE Childcare Taster sessions These 2 hour sessions are for 18+ year olds and are designed to give you a good overview of working in childcare. Discover the different job opportunities, the qualification route into childcare and local training opportunities available and decide if it's the right career move for you. NEXT CHILDCARE TASTER SESSIONS:

Tuesday 6th September 2011 7pm - 9pm Wednesday 28th September 2011 10am-12noon

To book or receive more information about these sessions, contact Sian Bruce on 01273 293545 Weekly Childcare Vacancy List The list includes paid, unpaid and apprenticeship positions in early years, childcare and play across the city. It can also be downloaded each week from: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childcare/jobs

Receive the weekly Childcare Vacancy List by email automatically Email: [email protected]


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& ��'(�)��*+, From September 2011, young people who need some financial support to help them stay in education or training after 16 can apply to their school, college or training provider for the new 16-19 Bursary Fund. Those most in need will be eligible for a bursary of £1200 a year. This includes young people in care, care leavers, young people receiving income support and disabled young people receiving both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance. Young people eligible for income support will include some teenage parents, young people estranged from their families, and those whose parents have died. Other students facing financial difficulties may also be able to claim a bursary to help with costs of transport, food, equipment or other course-related costs You have to apply directly to your school, college or training provider for a bursary. In most cases they decide on the amount you could receive, when it is paid, and what conditions they might attach. For advice speak to student support services or your tutor, or go to www.direct.gov.uk/16-19bursary. If you first applied successfully for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) in 2009/10, you’ll continue to receive the same level of weekly payments while you study in 2011/12. If you first applied successfully for the maximum EMA payment of £30 a week in 2010/11, you’ll receive £20 a week while you study in 2011/12. If you’re in care, a care leaver, on income support, or receiving both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance, your weekly EMA payments will be replaced with a bursary of £1200 a year from September 2011. You’ll receive that bursary directly from your school, college or training provider. If you get EMA at the moment but are not in one of these groups, you can still apply for a bursary through your school, college or training provider.

Need help with your CV?ith looking for a job?

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Need help with funding? Come along to a

Youth Employability Service drop-in for advice

What if I get EMA at the moment?

How do I apply?


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WOULD YOU BE UP FOR TAKING PART IN A PIONEERING PROGRAMME AND HELPING TO SHAPE ITS FUTURE? Apply to join this free programme + launch your dream career! Spark+Mettle is a new organisation piloting a programme in September called Star Track. It will run for 12 months and you can take part in it while continuing with whatever else you are doing. You will be provided with training, support and regular e-mentoring sessions with an expert in the career sector of your choice. Summer work placements are also funded. You will graduate with a nationally-recognised certificate in Employability, your own portfolio and tons of contacts. You will also develop your job hunting skills! Spark+Mettle aim to make you feel great! They want to set you up for success and happiness!

Spark+Mettle say they don’t mind about spelling or exam results or if

you’ve been through a bad run. They just want to see that you have spark and that you are motivated to follow your passion and fulfil your potential.

Deadline: 5pm Friday 23rd September Questions? Get in touch with Eugenie... Tel: 07540 758 078 Email:[email protected]

To find out more + to apply visit: www.sparkandmettle.org.uk/apply

Have you ever thought of Volunteering??

Learn valuable new skills! Improve your confidence! Fill spare time with something worthwhile! Gain a work reference for your CV!

Interested? Ask your Youth Employability Service Adviser about volunteering opportunities available to you!

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�� Go along to a college open day to find out more about the courses available to you:

BHASVIC 205 Dyke Road Hove BN3 6EG Tel: 01273 552200 Wednesday 9th November 6.30-9pm and Thursday 10th November 4.30-7.30pm CITY COLLEGE BRIGHTON & HOVE Pelham Street Brighton Tel: (01273) 667788 Open days are held in October and November (dates to follow) NORTHBROOK COLLEGE, Worthing (for 16-18 Education) Tel: 0845 1556060

Broadwater Campus Broadwater Road Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NU Tuesday 15th November 2011, 5.30-8pm for: Childcare, Floristry, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapies, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting & Decorating, Construction, Electrical, Music Technology, Music Performing, Pre Vocational Training, Mechanical Craft (Level 2)*, Public Services, Apprenticeships

West Durrington Campus Littlehampton Road Worthing West Sussex BN12 6NU Wednesday 16th November 2011, 5.30-8pm for: Art & Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Media Production, Computing, ICT, Business, Travel & Tourism, Cabin Crew, Catering & Hospitality, Performing Arts, Dance, Theatre Production

Shoreham Airport Campus Shoreham Airport, West Sussex BN43 5FF Thursday 17th November 2011, 5.30-8pm for: Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Motor Vehicle Engineering, Motorcycle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)*, Electronic Engineering

PLUMPTON COLLEGE Ditchling Road Nr Lewes BN7 3AE Tel: (01273) 890454 Careers and courses advice mornings are held in early November and March. SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE, Eastbourne Campus. Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2UF Tel: (01323) 637637 Monday 17th October and Thursday 3rd November 5.30-8pm SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE, Lewes Campus Mountfield Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2XH Tel: (01273) 483188 Friday 11th November 6-8pm and Saturday 12th November 10am-12pm VARNDEAN COLLEGE Surrenden Road Brighton BN1 6WQ. Tel: (01273) 508011 Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd November from 6.30pm � ��

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To apply for any of the opportunities mentioned in this newsletter speak to your Employability Adviser or come along to your nearest Youth Employability Service drop-in (details on the front page). If you are now settled in work, training or on a college course and no longer wish to receive this newsletter or to update your contact details please call the Youth Employability Service on 01273 294247

Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the latest

Vacancies on the Street!! New issues should be out on

2nd, 16th & 30th Sept! Available from drop-ins!

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