Opportunities for You A guide to employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities for 16-19 year olds in Brighton & Hove
Issue 42 February 2015
Are you 16-19, not in employment, training or education and living in Brighton & Hove?
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Competition - Win a £10 voucher! Apprenticeship matching event Sports Traineeships - SwimUk New Pro-Active Opt-in course The Youth Employability Service is here to help! YES Advisers offer free careers information, advice, guidance and support with everything Introduction to Security workshop Creative Arts Workshop you need to find the right apprenticeship, college course, training National Citizens Service opportunity or job.
To register with us and receive regular one to one support from one of our 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 at ‘yesbrightonhove’.
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 SPEAK TO YOUR EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER, COME ALONG TO YOUR NEAREST EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE DROP-IN (as above) OR GIVE US A CALL ON: (01273) 294247 Go to Facebook: ‘YESbrightonhove’
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Go to: ‘YESTVBrighton’
Valentines competition!
Spot Cupid’s Bow!
Win a £10 Love To Shop voucher! Find Cupid’s bow which is hidden on one of the pages in this issue and you could win a £10 Love to Shop voucher!!!! For your chance to win, please see details below on how to enter
To enter, TEXT your name and the answer to 0782 5387327 or send us a message on FACEBOOK at
www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove You can also give the answer to your Employability Adviser. Closing date for entries is Saturday 14th February. The winner will be picked at random and notified on Monday 16th February 2015.
Good luck!
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NEWS from the Youth Employability Service…..
Come and join us … We need YOU!! Your opinions matter and we need to hear them to help us make the YES service even better. The Youth Employability Panel (aged 16-19) meets once a month, you get free travel, food and a £10 voucher for coming!
Here’s what YOU too can achieve by becoming part of the Youth Employability Panel:
The Youth Employability Panel helped to organise and played important roles at events held throughout the year. From this they all achieved an accredited Stewarding Qualification!! They helped to plan and design our fabulous new YES iPhone App (see below) Gained a Youth Award Helped shape the YES service They contributed their views towards Government research and made their voice heard.
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
So, if you are interested please give us a call:
Nicky: 07833 401 627 or Elle: 07799 662 910
Have you tried our YES App?
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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 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.
Apprenticeship Event 4th February Have you considered an apprenticeship? Are you aged 16 - 24? An apprenticeship means you earn and you learn at the same time. Get paid and get yourself a nationally recognised qualification
Come down to Bedrock (formerly Wahoo), West Street, Brighton on the 4 th of February between 3pm and 4.30pm for your chance to: Meet training providers with live vacancies Apply for and possibly interview for vacancies Chat to current apprentices about what an apprenticeship is really like Get information, advice & guidance To register for this event go to: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/matching
Don’t forget to dress to impress and bring along your CV!
FIND AN APPRENTICESHIP!
NEW website replacing the previous National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) address. You can register, search & apply for apprenticeships through this new website:
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk The website has changed and you will need to create a new log-in and application form to start applying for apprenticeship vacancies. You won’t be able to sign in using your account details from the original service. The two websites will run in parallel until March 2015, after this date candidates applying for an apprenticeship and traineeship will do so through the new website only. If you need further help with this, you can contact your Employability Adviser or contact the Apprenticeship Helpdesk on 0800 0150400 or 02476 826482. Anyone looking for a traineeship will still need to search, register and apply through the old system www.apprenticeships.org.uk until March.
APPRENTICESHIPS IN SUSSEX www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com The Apprenticeships in Sussex website helps you to search for apprenticeship training and providers in the Brighton, A few examples of area. recently advertised Hove and Sussex Search results willvacancies give you fullinclude: contact details and information for local training providers Carpentry, catering, motor vehicle, hairdressing, business admin, digital marketing/social media, teaching and colleges offering the apprenticeships you are interested in.
assistant, childcare, care vacancies … and more!
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Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programmes Anyone looking for a Traineeship can still search, register and apply for Traineeship vacancies through: www.apprenticeships.org.uk until March 2015. From March the new address to use will be www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.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 interview techniques Work experience placements Help with CV writing To find out more please contact the advisers from the Youth Employability Service or contact directly at
YMCA Training Tel: (01273) 411845
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? Call Kyle Holman at City College on: (01273) 667788 EXT 486 or 07912 387126
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Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programmes ď‚ŤNew Sport Traineeships in Brighton!ď‚Ť
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. 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
Applying to college for September? For careers advice and to look at courses starting in September at City College and other local colleges speak to your Employability Adviser!
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STUDY Programmes NACRO Open Day with Taster Sessions Tuesday 12th February 10am-2pm
Study Programmes in Brighton and Hove offers flexible study programmes at Entry and Level 1 to help you develop skills, confidence and independence in preparation for work, an apprenticeship or further education. Includes functional skills in English, Maths and ICT.
Pathways Programme for 16-18 year olds Business Care Construction Hair & Beauty Motor Vehicle Performing Arts Sport and Public & Uniform Services All learners can take English and Maths functional skills Next Start Dates: September 2015
Entry level subjects available:
Live Events Art and Design Music Production Creative Upload Skills for Work Media Production Gain employability skills in the creative industries, market a product through social media and create a digital CV and portfolio. Course runs 2 1/2 days per week. All learners can take English and Maths functional skills. A bursary for help with travel and food is available if eligible. Next Start Date: September 2015
Level 1 and 2 courses at DV8:
12 Queens Square Brighton
Nacro Study Programme
Enterprise Point Melbourne Street (off Lewes Road) Brighton
Are you a bored 16-18 year old? Are you not in education or employment? Do you need to improve or achieve some qualifications? If you answered yes, yes and yes - then join Nacro! Courses available: Art and design Construction Child Care Retail Employability Skills In return you get: Discretionary Bursary of up to £30 per week Travel costs paid Lunch supplied All learners can take English and Maths functional skills. Next start date: Start at any time through the year as arranged NACRO Open Day with Taster Sessions Tuesday 12th February 10am-2pm
Varndean College Pre-Apprenticeship Traineeships Enterprise, Business and Employability: Design a product, explore marketing, advertising & develop business skills including sales, promotion & customer service. Care: Explore childcare & development; develop practical skills with real babies! This is a stepping stone to care based courses at Level 2. Surrenden Road Brighton
All learners can take English and Maths functional skills and personal development including money management skills.
Duration: up to 1 Year Next start date: May be possible to start up to March 2015, September Start
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OPT-INTO Courses New DV8 Opt Into Programme
2 days a week - Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10.30am until 4pm For 16-18 year olds (who are not in employment, education or training) This programme will help to develop employability skills and confidence. Learn practical skills and techniques in the creative industries including; photography; camerawork; editing; accessory design; software such as Photoshop. The course also involves afternoons spent outside exploring business and creative industries and gives the chance to experience exhibiting and selling products. ď‚Ť Gain a Laser qualification- 'Introduction to Developing a Personal Learning Programme' as well as Work Skills, Functional Skills qualifications and Arts Awards. ď‚Ť Progress onto the level 1 Art and Design or Creative Upload course from December 2015. Location: 12 Queens Square Brighton
Next Start Date: Ask your Adviser for details
Albion in the Community Opt Into Programme Next Start Dates: Frequent start dates Lunch provided. Help with travel provided if eligible. This Opt-in course can lead on to other Albion in the Community courses.
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OPT-INTO Courses
For more information and to register contact your Employability Adviser
Location: New England Road, Brighton Next Start Dates: February 2015 (new starts every Monday)
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
Introduction to Security Workshop This free 5 hour workshop is aimed at anyone who is considering a career in security and to explore whether it’s really for you. The course aims to give a real experience of the work involved in the security industry and will look at the range of roles and sectors available including; Business management Patrol/night work Door supervisors Night guarding Hotel reception Static guarding Participants will also go away with a basic understanding of approaches to handling difficult situations, representing a company in uniform, how to complete a CV and self-employment/invoicing. There is also a practical element to the course where there is a chance to go out on patrol with an Operations Assistant. Anyone wishing to take part must be more than seventeen and a half and be aware of any unspent convictions. For more information and to book a space, speak to your Employability Adviser.
Location: Brighton Starts: February 2015
PRINCE’S TRUST TEAM PROGRAMME 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. 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, gain work experience make new friends and have an amazing time! TRAVEL IS FREE AND THERE ARE NO COURSE COSTS Next Start Dates: 9th February - Pelham Street, YMCA Hove & Shoreham 9th March - Whitehawk Inn
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
The National Citizen Service will be running during the Spring and Summer holidays for 16 and 17 year olds in Brighton & Hove. Take part in social action projects and build skills for work and life. NCS also includes a trip away and leisure activities, to find out more and register go to: www.thencsnetwork.org.uk or www.ncsyes.co.uk Opportunities for You! - Issue 42 - February 2015 - Page 11
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
The FA Football futures Programme aims to recruit, retain, develop, reward and provide a progressive pathway for young leaders, with the aim of developing a skilled workforce. This programme is for anyone aged 14 to 22, who is interested in volunteering within a footballing environment. Whether you want to volunteer at a school, local Charter Standard club or even your local league, there are plenty of opportunities to use your skills in grassroots football. Not only does the programme help you build valuable skills and your confidence working with others, but it rewards you in a way that excites potential employers! We’re looking to recruit volunteers within one or more of the following themes: Coaching and working with teams Refereeing Running events Running & developing the game Promoting the game Respect How do I get involved? You don’t have to be at a club already to get involved, as we will try and partner you with an appropriate football setting. For more information contact the Sussex County FA Development Department on Tel: (01903) 766855 or go to the website at: www.sussexfa.com/volunteer/football-futures
Thinking about Volunteering?
Volunteering is simple. It’s about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid (apart from expenses). In return you get the satisfaction of time and effort well spent. In addition, volunteering can be a great way to: meet new people learn new skills gain useful experience. 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 our database and get
out there and Do-it! We also have information about volunteering abroad!! Check out the range of opportunities in Brighton and Hove at: www.do-it.org.uk
Youth Action Sussex Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG
Are you aged 16 to 25? Not in education, training or employment or have a disability? Youth Action Sussex provides a volunteering scheme, providing a supported route into community volunteering. They .
are looking to recruit and provide continued support to young people wishing to volunteer in their local community. We will provide on-going support throughout your volunteering experience and recognition by providing national certificates on reaching certain milestones. You will be matched with suitable and supportive volunteer placements that reflect your interests, passions and aspirations and also allow you to develop your skills and gain new positive experiences.
For more information go to the Youth Action Sussex website: www.youthactionsussex.org.uk or contact the Youth Employability Service Opportunities for You! - Issue 42 - February 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 Skills & Jobs Shop, Brighton: Tel: 01273 667770 www.cityskillsandjobs.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityskillsandjobs Twitter: @SkillsAndJobs
** NEW ** 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 ** NEW ** In2Work (One Youth Brighton): provides support for 16-25 year olds to get into work, education and training. Tel: 01273 694746 or www.oneyouthbrighton.org.uk One Youth Brighton also run an In2work drop-in on a Wednesdays 3-5pm at Ovest House, 58 West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RA. 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 Opportunities for You! - Issue 42 - February 2015 - Page 13