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BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE NEWSAutumn 2016 

A FREE TICKET TO CAREER SUCCESS!

The cost of travelling to interviews can be an added stress when looking for work or training. Birmingham CareersService is one of a number of organisations who are working together through Youth Promise Plus* to support youngpeople onto their chosen career pathway.

If you are aged 16­19 (up to 25 with a learning difficulty or disability) we can supply you with a travel day ticket which willgive you free travel within the West Midlands Travel Network on the day of an interview which has been arranged for aplace in education, employment or training.

Once you have found the right apprenticeship, training or job we can apply for a free four week travel pass which willallow you to travel to your new job or training. You can also use this pass if you make other journeys such as catchingup with friends.

We can also provide free travel information and journey planning.

To receive free help with travel costs through Birmingham Careers Service you must:

Live in Birmingham

Be supported in your search for education, employment or training by Birmingham Careers Service (or anotherYEI registered partner)

Register for the Youth Promise Plus (YEI project) – This will involve a Personal Adviser completing aregistration form with you

Provide us with proof of your ID. Just bring along a copy of your passport, birth certificate or an officialdocument containing your National Insurance number, such as the original issuing letter.

For more information about eligibility and guidance, please visit our website, give us a call or drop into one of ouroutreach venues on the back page.

Whether you’ve just left school or been looking for something for a while,a free travel pass could really help to get your career on the right track.

*Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus is a flagship project funded under the European Commission ESIF programme Youth EmploymentInitiative (YEI) arrangements.  The project is overseen by a partnership steering group endorsed by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LocalEnterprise Partnership (GBSLEP). Birmingham City Council is acting as lead accountable body for the project.

Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship

Weekly Wage: £128.70 

Vacancy Ref: 792035 

Closing Date: 27/10/2016

Qualifications required: Good basic

knowledge of English and Maths

Vacancy in: Handsworth 

Apprentice Joiner

Weekly Wage: £142.80

Vacancy Ref: 1109437

Closing Date: 04/10/2016

Qualifications required: A*­D GCSE

in Maths and English  or equivalent

Vacancy in: Digbeth

Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Weekly Wage: £102

Vacancy Ref: 1106323

Closing Date: 24/10/2016

Qualifications required: GCSE grades

A­D in Maths and English or equivalent

Vacancy in: Ward End

Apprentice Warehouse Operative

Weekly Wage: £136.00

Vacancy Ref: 1102117

Closing Date: 30/09/2016

Qualifications required: Maths and

English GCSE A­D, or functional skills 

Vacancy in: Small Heath

Manufacturing operatives

Weekly Wage: £192.31

Vacancy Ref: 910670

Closing Date: 16/10/2016

Qualifications required: 4 x GCSE

grades A­D ( or equivalent) – to

include Maths & English

Vacancy in: Woodgate Valley

Customer Service Apprenticeship 

Weekly Wage: £148.00

Vacancy Ref: 1109966 

Closing Date: 07/10/2016

Qualifications required: none

Vacancy in: Alum Rock

Care Support Apprenticeship

Weekly Wage: £120.45 

Vacancy Ref: 872155

Closing Date: 07/10/2016

Qualifications required: nonel.

Vacancy in: Handsworth

Engineering Apprenticeship

Weekly Wage:£132.60

Vacancy Ref: 1110418

Closing Date: 07/12/2016

Qualifications required: GCSE Maths

& English grades A*­C plus 3 additional

GCSE passes  or equivalent

Vacancy in: Garretts Green

Apprentice Chef

Weekly Wage: £120.00 

Vacancy Ref: 1110162 

Closing Date: 05/10/2016

Qualifications required: none.

Vacancy in: Birmingham City Centre

Care Assistant Apprenticeship

Weekly wage: £150.00

Vacancy Ref: 871999

Closing date: 07/10/2016

Qualifications required:  none

Vacancy in: Birmingham City Centre

Business Admin Apprentice

Weekly wage: £150.00

Vacancy Ref: 1109940

Closing date: 07/10/2016

Qualifications required: GCSE Maths

A* ­ C preferred ( not essential)

Vacancy in: Alum Rock

Advanced Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Weekly wage: £125.80

Vacancy Ref: 909881

Closing date: 14/10/2016

Qualifications required: Level 2

qualification in hairdressing

Vacancy in: Harborne

Log on to www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch and enter the vacancyreference number for more information

APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES

These Apprentice and Traineeships are just a small selection of opportunities available inthe Birmingham area. Get in touch with us on 0121 675 6105 for more information.

TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITIESA traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It canlast up to 6 months. You can apply if you’re:

- eligible to work in England - unemployed and have little or no work experience - aged 16 to 24 and qualified below Level 3

Log on to www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshipsearch and enter the vacancy referencenumber for more information

Traineeship in Property Maintenance

Birmingham City Council.

Qualification/skills to be gained:

Opportunity to gain hands­on

experience with the largest Local

Authority in England. Candidates will

learn a wide range of property

maintenance skills: clearing/ tidying

gardens; cleaning and preparing

property; painting interior and exterior

walls with the opportunity to progress

onto an Apprenticeship.

Traineeship ref: 1100535

Closing date: 10/10/2016

Area: Various across  Birmingham

Traineeship in Retail : British Heart

Foundation 

Qualification/skills to be

gained: Opportunity to be involved in

all aspects of retail from the stock

room to the shop floor. Kick start your

entry into retail with this varied role.

Traineeship ref: 739429

Closing date:  Ongoing

Area: Various across Birmingham –

11 vacancies

Traineeship in Accountancy : Smith

Cooper Ltd.

Qualification/skills to be gained:

Alongside the Work Experience,

candidates can be expected to

achieve:

Level 2 Presentation Software, Level 2

Spreadsheet Software, Level 2 Word

Processing Software, Functional Skills

in English, Maths and ICT (if required)

Level 1 Extended Certificate in

WorkSkills

Working towards Social Media Units

Traineeship ref: 647434

Closing date:  03/10/2016 

Area: Birmingham city Centre

Traineeship in Business Admin:

Birmingham City Council.

Qualifications/skills to be gained: 

Opportunity to gain hands­on experience

with the largest Local Authority in

England. Candidates will learn a wide

range of office administration skills

including: answering calls and recording

information from clients and residents;

processing data; other general office

duties.  Potential for progression onto an

apprenticeship for the right  candidate.

Traineeship ref: 1100525

Closing date: 10/10/2016

Area: Birmingham City Centre  

Introducing

cog. is a new website for young people in

Birmingham. It’s a one stop shop where you can;

..and keep up to date and informed about local

events,

visit cog­brum.co.uk for more info

-build a cv-search and apply for jobs and apprenticeships-get help and advice on range of topics

A major jobs and Training Fair istaking place at The LighthouseYoung People’s Centre.

With  a range of jobs and training opportunities,come along and kick–start your career !

The Lighthouse Young People’s Centre

Alma Way ,Newtown, B19 2LN

Wednesday 12th October 2016 11.30am – 3pm

@

Book your free place at

www.worldskillsuk.org

Training & Education Event

at Shard End Youth Centre, 10 BrownfieldRoad, Birmingham, B34 7HY

Courses available in the following areas

Childcare, Health & Social Care, Retail,

Hospitality, Customer Service, Business Admin,

Hairdressing, Barbering, Bricklaying, Carpentry,

Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Plastering,

Warehousing, Retail, Functional skills….& more!

Visit us between 1pm­4pm

Tuesday, 18th October 2016,

March 2016

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Birmingham Careers Service Outreach Centres

THE LIGHTHOUSE

100 Alma WayAstonBirminghamB19 2LN

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Wednesdays, 1pm–4pm Thursdays, 1pm–4pm

THE PUMP

286 Kitts Green RoadKitts GreenBirminghamB33 9SB

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Wednesdays, 12.30pm–4pm Thursdays, 12.30pm–4pm

THE VIBE

100 Holder RoadYardleyBirminghamB25 8AS

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 1pm–4pm Wednesdays, 1pm–4.30pm

ER MASON YOUTH CENTRE

40 Irving StreetHolloway HeadBirminghamB1 1DH

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 12.30pm–3.30pm Thursdays, 12.30pm–3.30pm

MAYPOLE YOUTH CENTRE

Idmiston CroftDruids HeathBirminghamB14 5NJ

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Thursdays, 1pm–5pm

ALL SAINTS YOUTH PROJECT

2 Vicarage RoadKings HeathBirminghamB14 7RA

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm

THE FACTORY

Longbridge LaneLongbridgeBirminghamB31 2TS

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Tuesdays, 1pm–5pm Wednesdays, 1pm–5pm

ERDINGTON LIBRARY

Orphanage RoadErdingtonBirminghamB24 9HP

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Thursdays, 1pm–4pm

ERDINGTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE

196 High StreetErdingtonBirminghamB23 6SJ

APPOINTMENT ONLY SERVICE (pre-book an appointment): Tuesdays, 1pm–4pm

Call 0121 675 6105 to book an appointment

NEW HEIGHTS

Conker Island108 Warren Farm RoadKingstandingBirminghamB44 0QN

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 1pm–4pm

NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

693 Bristol Road SouthNorthfieldBirminghamB31 2JT

DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 1pm–4.00pm

Call us on 0121 675 6105 for more info

If you have a copy of your National Insurance letter, please bring it with you on your first visit as we will need this to register you on the Youth Promise Plus programme.If you don’t have your National Insurance letter please bring a copy of your birth certificate or your passport