opportunities for you newsletter march 2012

Opportunities for You! - Issue 10 - March 2012 1

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

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Woodingdean Library

Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6BA

Thursday 1pm - 4pm 67 Centre

Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4RW

Friday 1pm - 4pm Whitehawk Library

179a Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5FL

YOU CAN CONTACT THE YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE ON Tel: 01273 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 & apply for apprenticeships here: ww.apprenticeships.org.uk

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

• Hairdressing

• Several Business Administration/ Receptionist and Customer Service roles

• IT Apprenticeship for iPhone App company

• Nursery Assistants

• Assistant Recruiter

• Care/Support Workers

• Apprentice Software Development & support assistant

• Sales Executive for Mercedes Benz

• Accounts Apprentice

• Apprentice for a Lettings Agent based in Hove

• plus many more …………

This is the local site for all apprenticeships in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas:

Do you want to become a Fitness Instructor? Lifetime Fitness Academy are now recruiting for the next FREE Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship Programme starting

in Brighton on: 6th March 2012.

Lifetime will be holding an Open Day on 28th February in Brighton. To book a place on the open day call: 0870 120 1209 (applicants must be aged 16-18 and NEET for more than 12 weeks)


16-18? Not in Education, Employment or Training?? and living in the Brighton & Hove area?

BIG NEWS!!! Checkout this special event coming soon just for you!

This event will take place at: Banqueting Suite, Hove Town Hall,

Norton Road, Hove BN3 4AH

You can contact us on Youth Employability Service

Tel: (01273) 294247 or go to:

www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove www.twitter.com/yesbrightonhove www.youtube.com/YESTVBrighton


COURSES Foundation Learning is for those aged between 16-18 and who are not in education, employment or training (up to 25 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities). Qualifications are at entry level and/or level 1 and include functional skills (English, maths and ICT) and personal & social development.

After Foundation Learning, students can progress on to:

• Other Foundation Learning programmes • Level 2 courses at college

• Employment with training • Volunteering

• Apprenticeships • The Diploma

17 week course - 3 days a week. Exciting courses run by creative industry experts! £25-£30 per week paid to those eligible for bursary on Brighton courses. Up to £100 attendance reward on completion of the course. A focus on skills, jobs & routes into further education. Leave with a CV, qualifications, work portfolio, references AND the chance to get a work placement in creative businesses! DV8 Training - BRIGHTON: On2 Media Mix Course

• A hands-on multimedia course including photography, video & animation, sound & web based media.

• Your ideas turned into reality! Plus the chance to showcase in your work at a city-wide event

• Use of industry-standard software.

• Working closely with experienced artists and opportunities to make industry contacts

• A chance to get recognised Level 1 qualifications, plus English & Maths Functional Skills. On2 Music Technology Course

• A hands-on digital music course.

• Use of industry standard software and access to music studios.

• Working closely with experienced musicians, producers & technicians.

• Your tunes, your way - with help and guidance on getting heard.

• A chance to get recognised Level 1 qualifications, plus English & Maths Functional Skills

DV8 Training - RINGMER: access facilities at Ringmer Community College (Bus 28 from central Brighton goes straight there or get the FREE minibus from Lewes Train Station!) On2 Fashion Learn the skills needed to design and create your own unique outfit, using our state of the art fashion and textile facilities. Be taught by industry professionals who will support you to reach your full creative potential and bring your ideas to life. On2 Music Technology – as above

NEXT START DATE: September 2012


COURSES

Foundation Learning offers flexible programmes to help develop skills, confidence

and independence in preparation for work, training or further education. Nacro provide a personalised programme of study to help learners gain confidence and

achieve the qualifications they need to fulfil their potential.

Courses to choose from:

• ART & DESIGN – gain Bronze (Level1) and Silver (Level2) Award in the Arts

• CHILD CARE – CACHE Award, Certificate & Diploma in Caring for a Child/Children – Entry 3 & Level 1

• CONSTRUCTION – Certificate in Preparation for Employment in the Construction Industries Level 1

• EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – Functional skills at Entry level and ASDAN Award in Volunteering at an Event, Certificate in the Community Volunteering.

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! **

Military Preparation College - Brighton Courses to choose from at MPCT: Military or Public Services

Ideal preparation for the Armed Forces or for the Public Services. Improve your fitness, team building skills, gain qualifications, develop your self confidence

and employability skills. They are also running a new course: BTEC National Diploma in Public Services

26 week course Dyke Road, Brighton 5 days per week

Next start date: 5th & 19th March 2012


COURSES

Minimum of 6 weeks - maximum of 30 weeks. Options include:

• First4Media: Uses digital photography & film.

• Enterprise & Employability: Different aspects of enterprise including customer service and the planning and delivery of a business project.

• Get Into Music: Understanding the principles of studio and computer-based recording, podcasting and composition skills.

• Care: Get skills in health & social care and understand child growth & development.

Courses start: April 2012

Workshop

A course for young people who want to find a job, apprenticeship or further training: • Job Search Support

• Employment Skills

• Interview Preparation

• Work Placement

• Confidence Building

• Personal Presentation … a free programme built to suit you.

*** Breakfast and travel paid *** You can start this 4 week course AT ANY TIME - roll on roll off

Held at City College East Campus, Wilson Avenue, Brighton


Personal Development COURSES



Retail and Customer Service Apprenticeships for 16-18 year olds 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 & literacy qualifications, working towards Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy

The programme lasts up to 6 months and you will be required to work 16 hours a week. You will also receive £50 per week in expenses

This is a great chance if you are dedicated, motivated and want a shot at getting a job. Speak to an Employability Adviser for more information!

Just half a day a week for 10 weeks –

Thursdays 10am-1pm



To be eligible for Right Here courses you must be between 16-25yrs old and identify with any of these:

NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) * Young parents * Young carers * Those that have been bullied (or bully others) * Young people who feel isolated * Homeless/separated from families * Those who misuse substances * LGBTU (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or Unsure) young people *

Young people with physical and/or learning disabilities * Young offenders * Young people in, or leaving care * Asylum seekers and Refugees * Black and Minority Ethnic young people

Next course starts:

21st March



Want to earn £40 per week£40 per week£40 per week£40 per week, and keep your benefits?*

Fed up?

Unemployed?

Aged 16-19?

Working It Out could be the programme for you!Working It Out could be the programme for you!Working It Out could be the programme for you!Working It Out could be the programme for you! Working It Out is a 16 week volunteer programme aimed at developing employability skills through community challenges.

� Get a CV � Improve your interview skills � Help with your job search � Gain a qualification � Help your local community � AND…. get paid!!! Expenses of up to £40 per week plus a weekly bus pass

(*you can still keep your benefits if you’re 18 or over) For more information:

• Call: 01273 773913

• Text: 07824 633723

• Email: [email protected]

• Speak to a Youth Employability Service Adviser!

PRINCE’S TRUST TEAM PROGRAMME

Run by City College in Brighton, Hove

and Shoreham

FREE 12 week programme for 16-25 year olds who are unemployed. The programme will help

to build confidence and motivation, develop new skills and qualifications. It will look great on

your CV and you will have the skills and confidence to apply for a full-time course at City College

for September if you wish to do so.

The course includes: � an action packed residential week�a work experience placement Travel is free and there are no course costs.

Next course starts: Brighton: 21st May 2012

Hove/Shoreham: 28th May 2012

NEXT COURSE STARTS:

28th May 2012



WHEN? WHERE? WHAT IS IT?

WEDNESDAY

TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place Brighton

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START For young dads and mums - Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development - Art, craft and play activities

WEDNESDAY

HONEYCROFT St Barnabas’ Hall Sackville Road, Hove [Up stairs on left outside Honeycroft café]

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START For young dads and mums - Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development - Art, craft and play activities

THURSDAY

TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place Brighton

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - STEPPING STONES For young dads and mums - Help to support you as a parent & to prepare you to achieve your goals - Includes- work on stress, self-esteem, looks, diet, sex, relationships, drink & drugs, budgeting, thinking about college and the future

THURSDAY

SALVATION ARMY CONGRESS HALL 1-6 Park Crescent Brighton

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS PRACTICAL ENGLISH/MATHS For all parents - Work at your own pace on your English or maths skills - Nationally recognised Functional Skills Qualification at L1 (same as GCSE D-G grades ) or L2 (GCSE A-C grades)

If courses have started places may still be available. Referrals taken all year round. 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. TO BOOK OR RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SESSIONS, CONTACT: 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 Childcare Vacancy List by email automatically - [email protected]


OTHER information……

Ask someone from the Youth Employability Service

Starts: 20th April and recruitment will start end

of February/early March. So please let us know as

soon as possible if you’re interested


OTHER information……

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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

9th and 23rd March 2012! Available from drop-ins!

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