Opportunities for You A guide to employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities for 16-19 year olds in Brighton & Hove
Issue 47 July 2015
Are you 16-19, not in education, employment or training and Living in Brighton & Hove? The Youth Employability Service is here to help! YES Advisers provide free careers information, advice, guidance and support with finding the right apprenticeship, college course, training opportunity or job.
New in this issue! Apprenticeship Matching Event Thursday 2nd July Volunteers needed: Summer Reading Programme with B&H Libraries Support for Young People Open Day Wednesday 8th July Access to Music open day 8th July Jobs Fair 22nd July
To register with us and receive regular one to one support from one of our YES Employability Advisers, come along to a drop-in listed below or give us a call on the number below. You can also contact us through Facebook.
Come along to a Youth Employability Service drop-in: TUESDAY and THURSDAY 1pm - 3pm OVEST HOUSE
FRIDAY 1pm - 4pm WHITEHAWK COMMUNITY HUB
2nd Floor, Ovest House, 58 West Street Brighton BN1 2RA
179a Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5GD
TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE OPPORTUNITIES MENTIONED IN THIS NEWSLETTER CONTACT US OR SPEAK TO YOUR EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER.
call us 01273 294247 email us youthemployabilityservice@brighton-hove.gov.uk
facebook us www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove tweet us @yesbrightonhove You Tube Channel: ‘YESTVBrighton’
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CONTENTS In this issue……… Page 3:
News from the Youth Employability Service Our new venue at the Village Centre, Portslade Volunteers needed to join our Youth Employability Panel
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Apprenticeship Matching Event - 2nd July NEW!
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Apprenticeships www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk www.apprenticeships.gov.uk www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com Childcare Job Vacancy List Brighton & Hove City Council
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Traineeships Pre-apprenticeship, voluntary work experience placements to help progression onto an Apprenticeship or paid work: DV8: Re:Generate City College: Pre-Apprenticeship training programme YMCA Training: Childcare and Health & Social Care SwimUk: Sports Traineeships
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Study Programmes Flexible programmes at Entry and Level 1 to help develop skills, confidence and preparation for work, an apprenticeship or further education: Access to Music: Level 1 Digital Music City College Brighton & Hove: New Pathways programmes DV8: Live Events / Art & Design / Creative upload/ Music and Media production
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Opt-Into courses Albion in the Community
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Personal Development Courses Barista training – OneChurchBrighton NEW! Princes Trust Team Programme Working It Out (WIO)
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Volunteering opportunity Summer Reading Challenge with Brighton&Hove Libraries NEW!
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Dates for your Diary Support for Young People Open Day (Regency Road) 8th July NEW! Access to Music Open Evening 8th July NEW! Jobs Fair 22nd July NEW!
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Help for those aged over 19 or living outside of Brighton and Hove
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NEWS from the Youth Employability Service…..
We have moved…… The Youth Employability Service have moved from the old Youth Advice Centre (YAC) at 65 Blatchington Road, Hove. If you live in Hove or Portslade, you can now book an appointment to see your YES Adviser in Central Brighton or at our new venue - The Village Centre in Portslade
Address: Village Centre 43 Windlesham Close Portslade BN41 2LL Directions to the Village Centre:
Hop on the bus or Then get off at the St Nicholas Church stop and walk across the green on your left
You will then see the YES sign on the Village Centre building. Call us if you have any problems 01273 294247.
Your opinions matter and we want to hear them. The Youth Employability Panel (aged 16-19) meets once a month, you get free travel, food and a £10 voucher for coming! You will take away lots of useful skills and qualifications that will help boost your CV and help towards your dream job. You’ll also have fun and make a difference.
Here’s what YOU too can achieve by becoming part of the Youth Employability Panel:
Written and produced a magazine for young people Achieved an accredited Stewarding qualification for the roles they played at important events across the city. They helped to plan and design our fabulous YES iPhone App Gained a Youth Award So, if you are interested please give us a call:
Nicky: 07833 401 627 or Elle: 07799 662 910 Opportunities for You! - Issue 47 - July 2015 - Page 3
Date for your Diary!...
Otherplace at the Basement Brighton
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Here are some frequently asked questions about Apprenticeships: What is an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are a brilliant way of gaining qualifications and work-place experience. As an employee you can earn as you learn and gain practical skills from the work place that will really help you in your future career. What are the entry requirements for an Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships have different entry requirements, however the most important requirements are: - You must be living in England. - You must not be in full time education. - You must be aged 16+. - If you don’t have good grades in GCSE English and maths you will need to take a literacy and numeracy Test. Do I get paid during an Apprenticeship? Yes, you do. The National Minimum Wage for apprentices is now £2.73 per hour (this will rise to £3.30 from October 2015). As skills develop, many employers tend to increase wages; research has shown that apprentices earn an average of £170 net pay per week. If you would like more information about the range of jobs available through apprenticeships, look at the websites below or contact the Youth Employability Service.
FIND AN APPRENTICESHIP! There’s a new website which has replaced the previous National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) address. You can register, search & apply for apprenticeships through the website:
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk www.apprenticeships.gov.uk The previous website has changed and you will need to create a new log-in and application form to start applying for apprenticeship and traineeship vacancies. You won’t be able to sign in using your account details from the original service, and if you go to the old website, it will redirect you automatically to the new one above. If you need further help with this, you can contact your Employability Adviser or contact the Apprenticeship Helpdesk on 0800 0150400.
www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com The Apprenticeships in Sussex website helps you to search for apprenticeship training and providers in the Brighton, Hove and Sussex area. Search results will give you full contact details and information for local training providers and colleges offering the apprenticeships you are interested in.
Childcare Job Vacancy List Brighton & Hove City Council This weekly publication lists childcare jobs in Brighton & Hove and has a section showing Childcare Apprenticeship vacancies
also
View this weekly job vacancy list at: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childcarejobs Sign up to receive the vacancy list automatically by email: to do this complete the online form at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childcarejobs Follow on Facebook: publicises local training, new jobs, local events and more www.facebook.com/Earlyyearsandchildcare
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Traineeships are pre-apprenticeship programmes aimed to be a stepping stone to an apprenticeship or job. They provide work preparation, work experience as well as maths and English qualifications. The work placements are unpaid but expenses may be available. Contact the training provider to apply. Traineeship vacancies are also advertised on the Apprenticeship website here: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
WANT TO GET INTO A CAREER IN CREATIVITY? WANT THAT FIRST STEP & REAL EXPERIENCE WITHOUT JUST MAKING THE TEA IN A BIG OFFICE? Join Re:Generate - starting September!! Over 17 weeks you will work with a team of young people to be part of a real enterprise to either create & sell fashion items with Ruby Moon or develop and deliver marketing campaigns for real brands with Long Run Works. This is the chance to gain all of the experiences needed to get you ahead of the queue and with a CV full of the relevant experience that employers are looking for.
As a Trainee on our “Experience” programme, you will receive high quality work experience and training to help you find a job or apprenticeship. Our courses are designed for people who don’t yet have the skills and/or experience to compete successfully in today’s job market. What will you gain as a trainee? A 12 week - 5 month training placement Travel costs to placements will be covered by the college A Laser Enhancing Employability Qualification Employability workshops including: CV writing, interview techniques & effective job search At the end of the programme, you’ll receive a formal interview and reference This is training programme and placements are not paid, but you’ll be supported to gain valuable work experience plus help you gain a qualification that can help lead to a paid apprenticeship or job.
Interested? Speak to your Employability Adviser or call Kyle Holman at City College on: Tel: (01273) 667788 EXT 486 or 07912 387 126 Opportunities for You! - Issue 47 - July 2015 - Page 6
Pre-Apprenticeships: Are you between 16-18years? Would you like to complete an apprenticeship in Childcare or Health and Social Care? Would you like help with finding a placement? Would you like to feel more confident about interviews? If you answered yes to the above, YMCA training can offer you: Help with CV writing and interview techniques Work experience placements Cover the cost of getting a DBS completed To find out more or to apply speak to your Employability Adviser or contact YMCA Training directly on Tel: (01273) 411845
Sport Traineeships in Brighton! Swim UK are offering a new and unique sports Traineeship for 16-23 year olds in Brighton. The learning package offered will include exercise and fitness training and a full range of leisure industry skills and qualifications ranging from swimming teaching to customer services including relevant practical experience in the workplace in pools and gyms across the county. There will also be the possibility of employment following the successful completion of the programme. Learners will be introduced to local employers who are working with Swim UK. Swim UK are looking for sporty and enthusiastic young people and want to offer them a truly amazing training opportunity and guide them into an exciting career in sport! To be eligible learners must be aged 16-23 and not in education or employment. Swim UK also offer Apprenticeships!
Duration: Traineeships can be between four and six months Location: Brighton, Hove and Sussex area
For more information and to apply contact your Employability Adviser
To find out more go to: www.swimuk.co.uk Opportunities for You! - Issue 47 - July 2015 - Page 7
STUDY Programmes Study Programmes in Brighton and Hove offers flexible study programmes at Entry and Level 1, for 16-18 year olds, to help develop skills, confidence and independence in preparation for work, an apprenticeship or further education. The programme includes functional skills in English, Maths and ICT.
Access to Music Level 1 Digital Music
Enterprise Point, Melbourne Street (off Lewes Road) Brighton
An introductory course for anyone who wants to start writing, playing and recording music while gaining essential life & employability skills. Areas covered include: Using Logic to create tracks, studio recording, lyric writing, event promotion and business. All learners will also take English and Maths functional skills. Duration: 10 weeks, Mon & Fri (2 days per week) 11am-5.30pm Next start date: Ask a YES adviser
OPEN EVENING - Wednesday 8th July 5-7pm
Pathways Programme Pathways programmes are ideal for people who want to return to learning. A package of programmes to develop essential skills in the following subjects: Motor vehicle Sport and Public Services Health, Social and Customer Services Hair and Beauty Construction Develop confidence, employability skills to move into further learning. Total support is given to each learner. Learners are given a personalised package of Maths, English and ICT.
Level 1 courses available at DV8 Sussex: Art and Design Creative Upload Skills for Work Live Events
12 Queens Square Brighton
Media Production Music Production
Gain employability skills in the creative industries, market a product through social media and create a digital CV and portfolio. All learners can take English and Maths functional skills. A bursary for help with travel and food is available if eligible. Course runs 2½ days per week. Level 2 also available. Next Start Date: September 2015
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OPT-INTO Courses
Next Start Date: Frequent start dates Lunch provided. Help with travel provided if eligible. There is also an opportunity to progress onto other courses
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
Become a qualified Barista and get paid to lean! This FREE Barista training offers the highest certified standards in Europe Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) recognised qualification Barista Skills Foundation Certificate. You can do this by taking a short course at One Church Brighton. You will then also have the opportunity for a one year paid apprenticeship in a Brighton cafe. The course also covers: Latte art Customer service Business skills Receive mentorship Interested? Email BrightonBarista@gmail.com or speak to your Employability Adviser who can arrange for you to visit and sign up. Opportunities for You! - Issue 47 - July 2015 - Page 9
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses Run by City College in Brighton, Hove & 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 in employment, teamwork, community skills, first aid and food hygiene. 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. On this course you’ll get the opportunity to: go on an action packed residential week receive useful training that employers look for & get help with your CV complete projects in your local community make new friends and have an amazing time! complete a 2-week work placement of your own interest TRAVEL IS FREE AND THERE ARE NO COURSE COSTS Next Start Dates: 6th July - Whitehawk Team, Whitehawk Inn
Working It Out is a voluntary programme, based in Central Brighton, for 16-24 year olds who needs some extra support with their job searching. The programme offers support to young people to get back into employment, education or training. In small groups, the young people develop their skills and knowledge through a mix of in house training, invited speakers and local employers who come in to support the young people. They also complete at least one community project and team building activities and visits. The programme runs from Monday to Friday . for 10 weeks although participants are encouraged to leave early if they secure a place in employment, education or training. Travel expenses are paid.
For more information and to apply contact your Employability Adviser or call the Working It Out Team - Zoe, Lee or Chloe on Tel: (01273) 773913
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VOLUNTEERING opportunity ……..
Do you love reading and would like to inspire others to give it a go? If so, you’re just the right person we’re looking for! We’re looking to recruit 100 young people as volunteers to promote and run summer reading challenges at libraries across the city. The summer reading programme encourages children aged 4-12 to read books of their choice over the summer and gain rewards along the way. For more info ask your Employability Adviser or email sara.morden@brighton-hove.gov.uk
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Other dates for your diary!
coming soon…
Access to Music Brighton Wednesday 8th July 5-7pm Looking to discover some creative course options before the summer holidays? Access to Music centres will be opening their doors to prospective students and parents. Find out about the range of music and media courses, get a tour of the centre's facilities, and meet with staff/students. To book a place go to: www.accesstomusic.co.uk/open-days Access to Music Brighton, Enterprise Point, Melbourne Street (off Lewes Road) Brighton
The Next Jobs Fair in Brighton takes place on:
Wednesday 22nd July 2015 10am-2pm @ The Grand Hotel Brighton Remember to take along your CV to hand out to the employers and dress to impress! If you need any help with creating or updating your CV or to print extra copies contact the Youth Employability Service. www.thejobfairs.co.uk Opportunities for You! - Issue 47 - July 2015 - Page 12
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 are 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 Brighton: Tel: 01273 687053 or www.thebridgebrighton.com Community Learning Team: For information about free courses to help get back into learning and volunteering. Tel: 01273 294 287 or email: communitylearning@brighton-hove.gov.uk or www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-and-education/community-learning-team City College (PETXitraining) Employability programme for unemployed 19-24 year olds. Contact Gary Drake 0785 2030334 Family Information Service: provides information on childcare, health and parenting etc.Tel: 01273 293545 Friends Centre Brighton: Tel: 01273 810210 or www.friendscentre.org.uk In2Work (One Youth Brighton): provides support for 19-25 year olds to get into work, education and training. Tel: 01273 694746 or www.oneyouthbrighton.org.uk Portslade Adult Learning Centre: Tel: 01273 382739. Whitehawk Inn Brighton: contact Gateway Team on Tel: 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 828828 or www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk Young People’s Centre (YPC): Tel: 01273 887886 or www.ypc.ebabel.org.uk or www.facebook.com/YPCbrighton Youth Service Brighton & Hove: 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 Tel: 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 Tel: 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 website: www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk If you live in East Sussex you can also go to website: www.connexions360.org.uk Youth Employability Service East Sussex (Eastbourne) Tel: 01323 410803 Youth Employability Service East Sussex (Hastings) Tel: 01424 722045
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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