Opportunities for You A guide to employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities for 16-19 year olds in Brighton & Hove
Issue 43 March 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 Event 11th March National Careers Week Sign up to be part of our Youth Forum Next Working it Out programme National Citizen Service course Music is Power course
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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NEWS from the Youth Employability Service…..
Come and join us … We need YOU!! 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:
Recently written and produced a magazine which is launching soon 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
So, if you are interested please give us a call:
Nicky: 07833 401 627 or Elle: 07799 662 910
2nd - 6th March 2015 Have you tried our YES App?
National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers guidance and opportunities across the UK. It’s a hugely exciting week of inspiration, motivation, employability and enterprise with so many activities and events that will engage young people and help them think about their future. Check out their website for the Careers Zone and daily themes. www.nationalcareersweek.com We’ll also be getting involved on our YES Facebook fanpage www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove
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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 (the rates are usually updated every October). 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.
The next Apprenticeship Event is Wednesday 11th March! 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
Go along to Bedrock (formerly Wahoo), West Street, Brighton on 11th March 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 the website:
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk www.apprenticeships.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 andvehicle, collegeshairdressing, offering the apprenticeships you are interested in. Carpentry, catering, motor business admin, digital marketing/social media, teaching
assistant, childcare, care vacancies … and more!
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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
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 or to apply speak to your Employability Adviser or contact YMCA Training directly on 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? Speak to your Employability Adviser or call Kyle Holman at City College on: Tel: (01273) 667788 EXT 486 or 07912 387 126
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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 Study Programmes in Brighton and Hove offers flexible study programmes at Entry and Level 1 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.
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
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. All learners can take English and Maths functional skills and personal development including money management skills. Surrenden Road Brighton
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 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.
For more information and to register contact your Employability Adviser
Location: New England Road, Brighton Next Start Dates: new starts every Monday
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses
Monday 20th April
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.
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 March - Whitehawk Inn 8th June - City College Central, Hove & Shoreham Opportunities for You! - Issue 43 - March 2015 - Page 8
Other courses ………… The National Citizen Service will be running in Brighton & Hove during the Spring and Summer holidays for 16 and 17 year olds. Take part in social action projects, build skills for work and life, 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
Ask your YES Employability Adviser for more details & get involved….
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 speak to your Employability Adviser. Opportunities for You! - Issue 43 - March 2015 - Page 9
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 43 - March 2015 - Page 10