Opportunities for You
(YES)
A guide to employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities for 16-19 year olds in Brighton & Hove Are you 16-19, not in education, employment or training and Living in Brighton & Hove?
New in this issue! Queens Hairdressing apprenticeships No Boundaries employability course with Sussex Cricket in the Community Get-Into Customer Service course with Princes Trust Creative Arts course - Righthere Working It Out programme
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. 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
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CONTENTS In this issue……… Page 3:
Apprenticeships www.apprenticeships.gov.uk www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com Hairdressing Apprenticeships: Queen Academy of Excellence Brighton NEW!!
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Traineeships Pre-apprenticeship, voluntary work experience placements to help progression onto an Apprenticeship or paid work: Albion in the Community: Pre-Apprenticeship training NEW!! Smart Training: Retail, Admin and Warehousing SwimUK: Sports traineeships YMCA Training: Childcare and Health & Social Care
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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 Music Course City College Brighton & Hove: New Pathways programmes DV8: Music and Media Production (Art & Design / Creative Upload) Sutton & District Training: Construction / Hair & Beauty / Employability
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Personal Development Courses No Boundaries: Sussex Cricket in the Community NEW!! Princes Trust & HSBC: Get Into Customer Service course NEW!! DV8: Creative Work Pairing programme Right Here: Festive Creative Arts course NEW!! Audio Active: Free Music workshops NEW!! Working It Out: Tomorrow’s People NEW!! Princes Trust: Team Programme Duke of Edinburgh Award Brighton & Hove
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Volunteering opportunities RightHere volunteer project Do-it.org.uk Brighton and Hove Volunteer Centre
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College Open Evenings Local college open evenings City College - November starts for some level 3 courses NEW!!
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Help for those aged over 19 or living outside of Brighton and Hove
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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 £3.30 per hour (as from October15). 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.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. Are you looking to begin a career in Hairdressing? Queen Academy of Excellence run paid City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 hairdressing apprenticeships. The apprenticeship programme runs 1 day per week from the training academy in central Brighton, the other other 4 days are spent working in a salon. Earn while you learn! Contact them now to find out more & for current vacancies! Ask your Employability Adviser if you need help.
01273 875148 @ info@queenhairandbeauty.co.uk Prince Albert Street, Brighton Opportunities for You! - Issue 51 - November 2015 - Page 3
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. Traineeship vacancies are also advertised on the Apprenticeship website here: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
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New Sport Traineeships in Brighton! Swim UK are offering a new and unique sports Traineeship for 16-24 year olds in Brighton.
The course will include: Lifeguard and Gym instructors Level 2 qualifications 2 week placements in leisure Functional Skills Maths and English Leisure industry employment awareness course CV workshops and Apprenticeship recruitment searches SWIM UK T shirt
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 16-24 and not in education or employment. Duration: 12 weeks 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
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 Opportunities for You! - Issue 51 - November 2015 - Page 5
STUDY Programmes 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. All programmes include functional skills in English, Maths and ICT (Entry, Level 1 and Level 2).
Access to Music
Enterprise Point, Melbourne Street (off Lewes Rd) Brighton
Level 1 Music Course
An introductory course for anyone interested in music who wants to start writing, playing and recording music while gaining essential life & employability skills. Complete music and media related projects to develop job and life skills to help you move on into work or into further education. The course also covers communication, team work, CV building and interview techniques. Course duration: 2-3 days per week STARTING SOON !!!!!
Pathways Programme Pathways programmes are ideal for people who want to return to learning. A package of entry level programmes to develop essential skills in the following subjects:
Motor vehicle Hair and Beauty Sport and Public Services Construction Health, Social and Customer Services Develop confidence, employability skills to move into further learning. Full support is given to each learner who is given a personalised package. Course duration: 1 year - 3 days per week.
DV8 Sussex Level 1 course:
Introduction to Music, Media & Digital
12 Queens Square Brighton
Gain employability skills in the creative industries, market a product through social media and create a digital CV and portfolio. A bursary for help with travel and food is also available if eligible. Level 2 courses also available in Fashion & Design, Live Events & Promotions and Media and Music Production. They also offer apprenticeships!!! Course duration: 3 days per week
Sutton & District Training are running level 1 courses
Crew Club Coolham Drive Brighton
for 16-18 year olds in Brighton. There are no entry requirements for these courses. Hair & Beauty - Level 1 Diploma City & Guilds Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Introduction to the hair and beauty sector including shampoo/condition, styling, skin care, manicure/nail art, salon reception. Includes opportunity for work experience in a salon. Construction - Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Employment in the Construction Industries Introduction construction including electrical installation, plumbing, woodwork, painting and decorating. Also covers; employment skills, customer service and safe working practices. Employability - Level 1 City & Guilds Employability Try a variety of vocational tasters, receive help with preparing for employment by increasing confidence, completing work experience, creating CV, help with applying for college, apprenticeship or employment. (6 months duration) Course duration: 1 year - 3 days per week. Next start date: Ask a YES adviser
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Courses
Applicants for this 8 week course must be aged over 18 and receiving a benefit through the Jobcentre e.g. JSA/ESA. Speak to your Jobcentre Adviser or YES Adviser for help applying.
Start Dates: 26 October and 28th October Location: Sussex County Cricket Club Eaton Rd, Hove th
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Courses
with The Prince’s Trust and HSBC Are you 16-25, currently not in employment, education and training and living in the Brighton area? The Prince’s Trust and HSBC are running a three-week programme for young people who are interested in working in customer service and gaining work experience. What’s in it for me? Learn about customer service within the retail banking industry Five days customer service training before work placements at HSBC begin Gain experience in customer service and a range of area while on work experience in HSBC branches – 2 weeks work experience in Brighton or Worthing Improve your teamwork and communication skills and boost your confidence Improve your interview skills and CV Get support in applying for positions available at HSBC Receive six months’ support after the programme to help you find a job Interested? To be eligible for the programme you need to be invited to attend a Taster day on Thursday 22nd October and the course runs from 16th November to 4th Decemeber 2015. The work placements will take place in and around the Brighton area.
To register your interest: or for more information contact Dominic John on 07415 364 808 or email dominic.john@princes-trust.org.uk for an application form. Alternatively you can text ‘Customer Service’ to 07415 364 808.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Courses Want to work in the Creative or Digital sector and and looking for work experience? Why not consider our new Creative Work Pairing programme…
Dv8 Sussex have developed the CWP programme to help young people interested in apprenticeships gain experience in the workplace and improve their skills set and knowledge base. We believe in providing all young people with the opportunities they need to help them succeed in the Creative and Digital sectors. CWP is a short work experience focused programme that is run in conjunction with trusted local employers and will give young people a stronger CV, invaluable hands-on experience, confidence and will help them secure the apprentice role they desire. In addition, feedback from local employers has shown that for many, 18 months commitment to an apprentice is a daunting prospect. The opportunity to take on a bright and enthusiastic young person for a short period of time to assist with projects and duties, enables employers to see how an apprentice can work for them.
You will work with an employer for a set period of time carrying out real duties with meaning and purpose (so not just tea making and filing!) and be given the chance to learn new skills in an area they are interested in. You’ll be supported by the employer to understand what it’s like being in a busy working environment and how to deal with challenges and deadlines. In addition, you will work toward a level 3 Work Skills qualification that will provide underpinning knowledge and help to clearly demonstrate your new skills.
We work with a range of employers on our Apprenticeship programme all of whom have helped young people gain new skills in digital marketing and using social media for business. Tasks have included content generation for websites, blog writing, newsletter creation and working to client briefs.
Any young person looking to become a CWP trainee must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 weeks work with an employer. Employers are asked to pay a training allowance per day to their trainee to support with travel and food costs while placed with them. This allowance will only be paid for the number of days worked so if a day is missed due to illness or other commitments, the trainee will not be paid.
The CWP programme has been created to support young people interested in apprenticeships gain experience in the work place however, it has also been created to help employers see what it’s like having a young person work with them for a set period of time. Not all employers are able to commit immediately to an eighteen-month placement however much they might like to. Ideally, the employer you are placed with will enjoy and benefit from the experience as much as you will and will be able to keep you on, investing in you as an apprentice.
To find out more about our exciting new programme, please give us a call on tel: 01273 550432 or go to: http://www.dv8sussex.com/creative-work-pairing DV8 Brighton, 12 Queens Square, Brighton, BN1 3FD
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
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 offer support. You will also complete at least one community project, team building activity 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 and we’ll also have a fun day out at the end of the course.
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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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: Whitehawk Inn - 26th October City College (Pelham St) - January 2016 Hove - January 2016
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) is a programme of voluntary activities available to everyone between the ages of 14 and 25. It's delivered all over the country by schools, youth clubs, DofE Open Centres, and other projects, and you can use it to develop existing interests or try something new. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is not competitive; any one with the necessary perseverance, enterprise and effort can gain an Award, including those with disabilities. There are three level of Awards: · Bronze for those aged over 14 · Silver for those aged over 15 · Gold for those aged over 16 years . Each Award is separate, and you can either progress through all three, or start bronze, silver or gold as you wish. If you don't belong to an organisation that runs the DofE, you can still participate by going to one of the drop-in centres in Brighton & Portslade: CARDEN (Youth Office, Carden Avenue) – drop in every Friday 7-8.30pm Contact: Debbie.tabis@brighton-hove.gov.uk PORTSLADE (Village Centre, Windelsham Close) – drop in every Monday 7-8.30pm Contact: Rachel.paget@brighton-hove.gov.uk The local website gives more information and contact details:
www.brightonandhovedofe.org
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Thinking about volunteering? Volunteering is a great opportunity to make a difference; give back to your community, meet new people, get new experiences, get a sense of achievement and make a difference to other people’s lives, feel a part of something great; all while gaining valuable skills and experiences and adding something great to your CV! Anything from a few hours to several months there could be something for you!
Volunteering is easy. It’s about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid (although expenses may be paid). In return you get the satisfaction of time and effort well spent. It should also be fun! The range of opportunities is huge. Whatever skills and experience you have there is something that you can do. Millions of people in this country already volunteer, but many more are needed. So use the DO-IT database to search for opportunities in your area- get out there and Do-it! There is also information about volunteering abroad!
Check out the range of opportunities in Brighton and Hove at: www.do-it.org.uk
VOLUNTEER CENTRE BRIGHTON AND HOVE The Volunteer Centre Brighton and Hove celebrates the amazing and inspiring contribution of volunteers and makes it easier for young people to find fun and fulfilling volunteering opportunities. They provide a range of help and information on volunteering. For more information and to contact the Brighton and Hove Volunteer Centre go to website:
http://bhcommunityworks.org.uk/volunteering If you want to talk to somebody in confidence about volunteering you can call the Volunteer Centre on 01273 234826 or email volunteercentre@bhcommunityworks.org.uk. Talk or leave a message and someone will get back to you. Opportunities for You! - Issue 51 - November 2015 - Page 12
Local College Open Evenings.. Do you want to go to college? Going to a college open day gives you the opportunity to find out more about the courses available and to have look around. Your YES Adviser can help you to look at career and course options. Here are the dates for college open evenings for your diary: COLLEGE Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) BHASVIC Hove
Cardinal Newman Sixth Form Hove Central Sussex Crawley Campus Central Sussex Haywards Heath Campus 6th Form City College Main Campus (Pelham St) East Campus (Wilson Ave) Preston Road Campus Shuttle buses will run between ALL sites HP6 (Hove Park 6th form) Valley Campus Northbrook College Shoreham Airport Campus (Aircraft & Motor Vehicle Maintenance) Northbrook College Broadwater Road Campus (Business, Travel & Tourism, Computing, Hair & Beauty, Childcare, Construction, Engineering, Public Services) Northbrook College Littlehampton Road Campus (Art & Design, Media, Games, Performing Arts, Music, Catering) Plumpton College Near Lewes
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA) Sussex Downs Lewes Sussex Downs Eastbourne Varndean College Brighton Worthing College
DATE Contact 01273 691191 for details
TIME
Wednesday 18th November 2015 Thursday 19th November 2015 Call: 01273 558551 for details Tuesday 10th November 2015 Tuesday 3rd November 2015 Wednesday 4th November 2015 Tuesday 17th November 2015 Wednesday 9th March 2016
Evenings
5pm - 8pm 4.30pm - 8pm 5pm - 7pm 5pm - 7pm
Call: 01273 295000/1 for details Tuesday 3rd November 2015
6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4th November 2015
6pm - 8pm
Thursday 5th November 2015
6pm - 8pm
Information Mornings: Saturday 7th November 2015 Saturday 5th March 2016 Open Day Saturday 14th May 2016 Call: 01273 410711 for details
9am - 12.30pm 9am - 12.30pm 10am - 5pm
27th January 2016 3rd February 2016 Wednesday 11th November 2015 Thursday 12th November 2015
6.30pm - 9pm 6.30pm - 9pm
Saturday 7th November 2015 Monday 9th November 2015 Tuesday 10th November 2015
10am - 2pm 4.30pm - 7.30pm 4.30pm - 7.30pm
Start a level 3 course this November! City College are offering a range of Level 3 A Level alternative courses starting this November. Courses include: accounting, business, electrical, food service, health & social care, IT, mechanical engineering and travel & tourism. For more information email novemberstarts@ccb.ac.uk or call 01273 667759 www.ccb.ac.uk/public/courses/november-starts Opportunities for You! - Issue 51 - November 2015 - Page 13
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 (Open every day from 8am to 10pm) or go to the web page: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk 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. 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: Lucraft Road, Brighton BN2 4PN. Community learning, arts, crafts and music courses as well as access to advice on learning, job search and money management. Tel: 01273 687053 or visit www.thebridgebrighton.com City College Brighton & Hove - Opening Doors: 4 week employability programmes for unemployed people aged 19+ in receipt of JSA or ESA. Subjects include: business admin, health and social care, IT and retail. Programmes start every few months. Tel: 01273 667712 or Email: openingdoors@ccb.ac.uk 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 visit www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/children-and-education/community-learning-team Family Information Service: Provides information on childcare, health and parenting etc.Tel: 01273 293545 Friends Centre Brighton: Tel: 01273 810210 or visit www.friendscentre.org.uk In2Work (One Youth Brighton): Provides support for under 26 year olds to get into work, education and training. Tel: 01273 694746 or visit: www.oneyouthbrighton.org.uk Drop-ins: Mondays at Young People’s Centre, Brighton (see below) 3-5pm. Tuesday and Wednesdays at OneChurch, Gloucester Place, Brighton 12-3pm Wednesdays at Youth Advice Centre, Brighton (see below) 3.30-5.30pm Portslade Adult Learning Centre: 55 Boundary Road, Hove BN3 4EF Tel: 01273 382739. Job Club drop-in every Wednesday 9.30am-1pm. Whitehawk Inn Brighton: Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5NS. Tel: 01273 682222 or visit www.whinn.org.uk Youth Advice Centre (YAC): Ovest House, 58 West Street Brighton BN1 2RA. Guidance and information drop in service for young people up to the age of 25. Drop-in - Monday to Friday 3-6pm. Tel: 01273 828828 Email: yacservices@ymcadlg.org or visit www.ymcadlg.org Young People’s Centre (YPC): Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE Tel: 01273 887886 or visit www.facebook.com/YPCbrighton or http://youngpeoplescentre.co.uk/ Youth Service Brighton & Hove: for further information and updates about local services visit www.facebook.com/BrightonandHoveYouth
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 (see above). 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 Opportunities for You! - Issue 51 - November 2015 - Page 14