Opportunities Opportunities for for you you A guide to employment, employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities for 1616-19 year olds in Brighton & Hove Issue 21 - March 2013 Are you 16-19 and not in employment, education or training? If so, you can access FREE information, advice, guidance from the Brighton & Hove Youth Employability Service:
Help with CV writing, job search, application forms and 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 Tuesday 1pm - 4pm Young People's Centre (YPC)
City Skills & Jobs Shop
69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE
6 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG
Mondays 1pm - 4pm YES Advisers are available at Hove JobCentre Plus, Boundary Road, Hove
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Youth Advice Centre (YAC)
Woodingdean Library
65 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YJ
Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6BA
Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm YES Advisers are available at Brighton JobCentre Plus, Edward Street, Brighton
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
67 Centre
Whitehawk Community Hub
Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4RW
179a Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5FL
YOU CAN CONTACT THE YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE ON Tel: 01273 294247 Go to Facebook: ‘YESbrightonhove’
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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 £2.65 per hour however, apprentices can earn significantly more. There may be different entry requirements depending on the apprenticeship and the industry sector. Competition for places can be fierce so you will need to show you are committed.
Visit www.brightonandhovejobs.com for all apprenticeships in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas
You can register, search & apply for apprenticeships through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Examples of local apprenticeship vacancies recently advertised on www.apprenticeships.org.uk include: • • • • • • • • • •
Business Administration IT Support apprentice Warehouse and Storage apprenticeship Trainee Negotiator / Sales Negotiator Care Support Workers Nursery Assistants Floor covering apprenticeship Apprentice Butcher Several hairdressing Network Rail advanced apprenticeships…. plus many more
APPRENTICESHIPS IN SUSSEX
www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com This site will help you find apprenticeship providers and vacancies in the Brighton, Hove and Sussex area. Recent apprenticeships vacancies advertised include:
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Finance and Accounting apprenticeships Retail apprenticeship ICT apprentice Digital Marketing Executive Front of House Team Member for Havana Spoon Website Customer Support Administrator Advanced Creative & Digital Media apprenticeships Several Hairdressing vacancies…. plus many more
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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/disabilities). Qualifications are at entry level and/or level 1 and include functional skills (English, Maths and ICT) and personal & social development, combined with some real work skills experience.
Join us and you can gain work experience and recognised qualifications:
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Business and Administration Retail and Customer Service Maths, English and ICT Personal and social development Work skills/job coaching Work experience opportunities Duration: up to 26 weeks 3 days per week
Venue: Opposite the Brighton Eye! Skills Training UK, 2nd Floor, Olivier House, 18 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL (entrance in Madeira Place) £10 voucher when you sign up
Lunch Provided & Travel Paid Bursaries available if eligible You can start this programme at any time - apply now!
Pre-Apprentice Traineeships DURATION: up to 30 weeks VENUE: The Crew Club, Whitehawk Options include: - Enterprise & Marketing: Design a product, explore marketing & advertising & develop real business skills including sales, promotion & customer service. - Enterprise & Employability: Develop work skills, improve job prospects & gain qualifications & maximise progression opportunities - Care: Explore childcare & development; develop practical skills with real babies! A stepping stone to care based courses at Level 2.
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LEVEL 1 POPULAR MUSIC COURSE Accredited by: Rockschool, Edexcel, NCFE
This practical 30 week course is music based and is ideal for relative beginners in music playing and music production, as well as more experienced musicians who are keen to take their learning further. It also supports the development of personal and social skills, including functional skills in literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students will benefit from ATM’s national and local enrichment programmes, as well as access to its studio facilities. Next Course: Rolling start dates
READ THE STORY ON THE NEXT PAGE FROM A YOUNG PERSON WHO HAS BENEFITED FROM BEING ON THE BIZ
New Foundation Learning for 16-18 year olds in Mile Oak, Portslade Do you want to learn how to run your own business? Join ‘The Biz’ and learn how to run your own social enterprise: Restoring furniture Printing and selling cards, bags and t-shirts Repairing and selling bikes Gain qualifications in creative craft, enterprise skills, progression award (CVs, job skills and team-building), maths and English. You can gain experience of running a business, work experience and qualifications. Travel costs will be paid along with a weekly allowance of up to £20
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courses Here is a story from a student currently on The Biz course. The story explains how the course has improved their confidence and employability skills.
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courses DV8 Training Brighton - Courses for 16-19 year olds Duration: 12-22 week courses, 3 days a week - £25 - £30 per week paid to those eligible for bursary - A flexible, personalised learning programme, tuition from experts and professionals - Nationally recognised qualifications - Opportunities for work experience in creative industries - Support with applications to college and work - Opportunities to release music singles, curate catwalk shows, exhibit work in public - Opportunities for industry work experience on all courses! CREATIVE UPLOAD with DV8: • Learn a broad range of creative and media skills, such as making music, films of t-shirt design. Choose what YOU want to focus on! LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION (Level 2) with DV8: • Create, promote & deliver our biggest ever end of year event • Hands on experience of the live events industry • Co-ordinate musicians & artists to perform on the night. Learn stage & production skills MUSIC PRODUCTION with DV8: • Produce your own music with industry standard software, learn how to promote yourself and release a single. Level 2 also available. MEDIA UPLOAD with DV8: • Learn video, photography and sound skills. Showcase your work online and at events and festivals. Level 2 also available. FASHION with DV8 (Brighton Youth Centre): • Work with an experienced fashion designer, learning how to design and produce your own fabrics, prints, accessories and outfits. Level 2 also available.
NEXT START DATE: Contact the Youth Employability Service for details
DV8 have moved to new premises and are now conveniently located in Queens Square, near Churchill Square in Brighton
www.MPCT.co.uk
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. This course allows development through physical training, teamwork and confidence building activities leading to industry recognised qualifications. They are also running a new course: BTEC National Diploma in Public Services 36 week course Dyke Road, Brighton 5 days per week
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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, including quotes from previous students: • ART & DESIGN – “It has helped me as a musician, artist & as a person and helped me understand my potential”. Gain Bronze (Level1) and Silver (Level2) Award in the Arts • CHILD CARE – “I am studying Level 1 in Childcare, English & Maths. I’m now planning to go to college or into an apprenticeship after I leave Nacro”. Gain: CACHE Award, Certificate & Diploma in Caring for a Child/Children – Entry 3 & Level 1 • CONSTRUCTION – “Before I didn’t know much about bricklaying, However, since being here I’ve learnt a lot and this will be an advantage when applying for jobs”. Gain: Certificate in Preparation for Employment in the Construction Industries Level 1 • EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – “It has helped me improve my practical & written skills giving me the tools I will need for future employment”. Gain: Functional skills at Entry level and ASDAN Award in Volunteering at an Event, Certificate in the Community Volunteering.
** TRAVEL COSTS ARE PAID and FOOD IS PROVIDED! **
Location: Lewes Road, Brighton. Inductions take place every 2 weeks You can start a course at NACRO AT ANY TIME - roll on roll off
- Motor Vehicle - Sport and Public Services - Hair and Beauty - Construction
Courses start: APRIL 2013 3 days a week Location: Wilson Avenue, Brighton
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses 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 looking for work. 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 work, training or a full-time course at college. The course includes: an action packed residential week receive useful training & get help with your CV a work experience placement TRAVEL IS FREE AND THERE ARE NO COURSE COSTS Next course starts: Brighton East 27th May Brighton Central and Hove 20th May
Taster day: 13th March Main Programme:18th – 22nd March Interested? Contact the Youth Employability Service for details
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses Albion in the Community offer the following courses:
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses Vocational Courses for 16-18 year olds at
The following 3 courses take place at Sussex Central YMCA Youth, Sport and Community Centre. Marmion Road, Hove BN3 5FS
The CSCS course starts in March and April
Introduction to Sport and Play Leaders Work Includes: Energy Club, NCFE Manual Handling, First Aid Training Starts March
Retail and Customer Services Develop the skills needed for effective communication in client facing employment roles. Includes: Customer Services, NCFE Manual Handling, First Aid Training, Fire Safety Awareness. Four-week course - Starts April
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT opportunity
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
WHEN? WEDNESDAYS th th 17 April to 10 July
WHERE? TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place Brighton
THURSDAYS th th 18 April to 11 July
TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place Brighton
THURSDAYS th th 18 April to 11 July
SALVATION ARMY CONGRESS HALL 1-6 Park Crescent Terrace Brighton
WHAT IS IT? CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START For young dads and mums to 25 - Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development. - Art, craft and play activities. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - STEPPING STONES For young dads and mums to 25 - 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. FUNCTIONAL SKILLS PRACTICAL ENGLISH/MATHS For adults of any age - Work at your own pace on your English or maths skills. - Nationally recognised Functional Skills Qualification at Level 1 (same level as GCSE D-G grades) or Level 2 (GCSE A-C level)
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. Brighton & Hove Young Parents Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BrightonandHoveYoungParents
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 - familyinfo@brighton-hove.gov.uk
TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE OPPORTUNITIES MENTIONED IN THIS NEWSLETTER – SPEAK TO YOUR EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER, COME ALONG TO YOUR NEAREST EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE DROP-IN (details on the front page) OR GIVE US A CALL 294247 Go to Facebook: ‘YESbrightonhove’
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More useful information‌
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Are you now over 19 or living
outside of Brighton & Hove?‌ Are you now over 19? You have reached the age when the Youth Employability Service is no longer funded to work with you. However, careers guidance and help to find work, training or college courses is available from the National Careers Service, Telephone: 0800 100 900 or go to the web page: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk The following organisations also offer guidance along with other services and courses for adults. Contact them to see if they are able to help you: The Bridge: contact 01273 687053 or www.thebridgecommunityeducationcentre.co.uk City Skills & Jobs Shop, Brighton: contact 01273 667770 www.cityskillsandjobs.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityskillsandjobs Twitter: @SkillsAndJobs Family Information Service: provides information on childcare, health and parenting etc. Contact 01273 293545 Friends Centre: contact 01273 810210 or www.friendscentre.org.uk One Youth Brighton: provides a drop in service for 16-25 year olds for help with finding work and training. Contact 01273 694746 or www.oneyouthbrighton.org.uk Whitehawk Inn: contact Gateway Team on 01273 682222 or www.whinn.org.uk Youth Advice Centre: guidance and information drop in service for young people up to the age of 25. Contact 01273 889292 or www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk/yac Young People’s Centre (YPC): contact 01273 887886 or www.ypc.ebabel.org.uk or www.facebook.com/YPCbrighton Youth Service: for further information and updates about local services, see www.facebook.com/BrightonandHoveYouth If you have previously held a statement of special needs you can still use the Youth Employability Service up to age 25. If you think this applies to you, get in touch with us on 01273 294247 and we can advise on help available. Do you live outside of Brighton & Hove? If you live outside of Brighton & Hove the Youth Employability Service is unable to help you, but you can get free careers information, help and guidance from the National Careers Service Helpline on: 0800 100 900. (Open every day from 8am to 10pm). You can also visit the web page at: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you live in West Sussex you can also go to: www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk If you live in East Sussex you can also go to: www.connexions360.org.uk
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.
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