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A guide to employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities starting soon for 16-19 year olds in Brighton & Hove Issue 104 September 2020
Are you 16-19* not in education, employment or training and living in Brighton & Hove?
Want some help? If so, the Youth Employability Service is here! *if you have an additional learning need and/or disability you can access support up to the age of 25. Young carers and care leavers from Brighton and Hove can also access this support up to the age of 25.
We provide free careers information, advice, guidance and support with finding the right college course, apprenticeship, training, personal development programme or job. Covid-19 changes to our service Although we are temporarily suspending all face to face appointments, YES Advisers will still be here to offer you support. We will be using social media, video, telephone and email to continue to provide you with all your employability support needs. Contact us to register to receive one to one support from an Adviser.
NEW IN THIS ISSUE: Whitehead Ross - course update: Support Work in Schools, Starting a Business, CSCS Smart Training Traineeships - update Princes Trust Team Programme - next start dates New MTK National Boxing & Education Academy Hove Local College Open Events Rewards Hairdressing Taster Day
Get in touch! Call: 01273 294247 Email youthemployabilityservice@brighton-hove.gov.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove Tweet @yesbrightonhove Instagram @yesbrightonhove YouTube channel: YESTVBrighton TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE OPPORTUNITIES MENTIONED IN THIS NEWSLETTER CONTACT US OR SPEAK TO YOUR YES EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER
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News from the Youth Employability Service ▪ Coronavirus online help directory for Brighton & Hove ▪ AQA unit awards available @ YES ▪ Have Your Say: Youth Employability Service Customer Survey Apprenticeships ▪ www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com ▪ Student rate (25% off) on Brighton & Hove Bus travel for apprentices Traineeships ▪ Skills Training UK ▪ Smart Training ▪ UK Unsigned Study Programmes Entry/Level 1 courses including English/maths functional skills: ▪ DV8 Sussex ▪ Skills Training ▪ Sutton & District Training Brighton Course update and Open Days Free online distance learning qualifications ▪ Functional Skills UK ▪ Twin Employment & Training Personal Development Courses ▪ Albion in the Community ▪ Military Preparation College Eastbourne ▪ Princes Trust: Team Programmes/Development Awards info Start dates updated ▪ Spear Programme ▪ Tempus Training: online CSCS course ▪ Whitehead Ross (WREC): Course update Full-time Courses - starting in September 2020-21 ▪ Local College Applications ▪ MTK National Boxing and Education Academy ▪ New T Level Qualifications ▪ Financial support while studying Employment opportunities ▪ Where to look for current job vacancies and free bus ticket for those starting work Volunteering opportunities ▪ Brighton & Hove Volunteer Centre: Volunteer Plus - one-stop-shop website ▪ Do-It.org.uk: Search for volunteering opportunities Dates for your Diary ▪ Local College Open Evenings ▪ Rewards Hairdressing Taster Days New date ▪ Jobs Fair Brighton Jobcentre Plus October date to follow Careers help for students Get Career Confident Help for those aged over 19 or living outside of Brighton and Hove
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NEWS from the Youth Employability Service.. The Coronavirus has caused a lot of uncertainty but you can still continue to plan for your future such as applying to college, apprenticeships or work. We are here to help you with this during this time. Should your plans not go ahead due to the current situation we can help you look at alternatives. If you, a friend, family or neighbour are finding things tough right now, you’re not alone. Need support with something? Take a look at this coronavirus help directory for Brighton & Hove: www.covidbrightonhove.org.uk
Subjects recently achieved by our fabulous clients include: reptile care safeguarding cartoon illustration sports and nutrition customer service health & safety on a construction site introduction to youth work!
Your YES Employability Adviser can give you more information about this!
If you have ever worked with the Youth Employability Service we would love to hear your feedback. To do this, you go online and complete a short survey here at: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/customersurvey Your comments will help us celebrate our successes or to make changes. Thank you! Look out for #FeedbackFriday each week on our social media channels!
Michelle received this message from a former client: ‘.. (As a single parent) I just finished my criminology and law degree but I do think of the support you gave me! I just wanted to say you made a huge impact on my life when I needed it most and was so young’.
Our customer promise to you We will make it clear how you can contact or access our services We will understand and get things done We will be clear and treat you with respect
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‘Thank you (Becs) very much I wanted to get back into music for a while but never knew how really and never had help, I appreciate it ☺’
Have you thought about an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is not just a job. It is about learning skills that you can use for life, earning a decent wage and getting qualified at the same time. If you are aged 16 or over and live in England you can do an apprenticeship. If you didn’t get a grade 4 (or C) in your maths and English GCSEs, you will study functional skills as part of your apprenticeship. This means you can achieve a qualification in maths and English as well as your main apprenticeship qualification. The minimum wage for an apprentice aged 16-18 is now £4.15 per hour from April 2020. This is the minimum an employer can pay by law, but many employers will pay more than this.
How do I apply for an Apprenticeship? To find local apprenticeship vacancies, have a look on the National Apprenticeship Service website:
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship and
www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com If you haven’t already, you will need to create an account and start the application process. Your YES Employability Adviser can help with this.
Apprenticeships are available in many different career areas including IT, hairdressing, plumbing, construction trades, motor vehicle, childcare, catering, business administration and more.
Not quite ready for an Apprenticeship? Why not consider doing a traineeship first? A Traineeship is a flexible education and training programme with work experience. Try various types of jobs while improving your English and maths. The programme can last up to 6 months and, although you don’t get paid, it will look great on your CV. You may be given expenses for travel and meals etc. If you’ve been unsuccessful when applying for an apprenticeship or other job due to lack of skills and/or experience, then a traineeship could be for you. Your YES Employability Adviser can help you to find the right traineeship and arrange for you to visit providers to find out more.
To see who offers Traineeships in Brighton and Hove go to: www.gov.uk/find-traineeship or see the Traineeship section on page 5.
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New bus ticket discount for apprentices Apprentices can now get up to 25% student discount off many Brighton & Hove bus tickets. To get the discount apprentices should contact Brighton & Hove Buses on Tel: 01273 886200. (You may need to show enrolment/confirmation letter or student ID card). You will then be issued with a student key card. (Note: Apprenticeships should be registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers)
If you are looking for a childcare apprenticeship check the weekly childcare job vacancy list here: http://bit.ly/2oRsX63 You can sign up to receive this by email each week!
Your YES Employability Adviser will help you to search and apply for apprenticeships!
A Traineeship (pre-apprenticeship programme) is a stepping stone to further study, an apprenticeship or employment. As part of the course you can also study maths and English qualifications and take part in work experience placements. The programmes are subject to change and may run online due to social distancing.
Skills Training Traineeships: ■ Learn on the job with a 100 hour work placement ■ Work towards qualifications in English and Maths up to level 2. ■ Access a range of short courses including First Aid, Health & Safety and Food Hygiene. ■ Training in sectors such as: Business Admin, Hospitality, Retail, Warehousing and more. Duration: 3 days pw Mon-Thurs 9.30am-3.30pm, flexible timetable available. Eligibility: Aged 16-24 and not have a level 3 or above qualification. Financial help: Bursary available if eligible, up to £40 per week. Incentives are on offer to all learners. Next Start Date: START NOW Skills Training also offer Study Programmes for 16-18 year olds see page 6. For more information go to: https://skillstraininguk.com
Location: 3rd Floor, Tower Point 44 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YR
British Heart Foundation Traineeship programme for 16-18 year olds, offering work placements from 6 weeks to 6 months in retail and warehouse. ■ Learners can also study functional skills in maths and English. ■ Training Adviser visits the learner regularly. ■ Travel to placement is reimbursed (up to £15 per week). ■ A weekly attendance allowance is paid. Location: in the workplace not in a classroom Next Start Date: START NOW Speak to your YES Employability Adviser for more information and for help applying https://smarttar.co.uk/traineeships
Admin Traineeship (10 hours pw) in Central Brighton coming soon. Speak to your YES-Adviser to find out more and toacross apply.different career sectors. UK Unsigned Traineeships PAID WORK PLACEMENTS Gain transferrable skills including employability skills, customer service, hospitality, event planning, marking & media, IT skills, DJ/radio presenting, music and stage production, club night promotion. Use state of the art Mac suite with access to recording/rehearsal studio. Achieve national accredited industry standard qualifications and maths/English to GCSE equivalent. Duration: 6 months Financial help: Bursary if eligible. Daily travel/refreshment expenses. For more information go to: https://www.ukunsignededucation.org Next Start Date: START NOW
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Location: Brighton Youth Centre 64 Edward Street Brighton, BN2 0JR
Study Programmes Entry and level 1 courses for 16-18 year olds, a stepping stone to progress onto other courses, an apprenticeship or employment. As part of the course you can also study maths and English qualifications if needed and take part in work experience placements. The programmes are subject to change and may run online due to social distancing.
DV8 Sussex Courses:
12 Queens Square Brighton BN1 3FD
Event Management (Level 2) Games Development (Level 2 & 3) Media Production (Level 2 & 3) Music Performance & Production (Level 2 & 3) English, Maths (Functional Skill or IGCSE) and Personal Development See website for course content. Additional info: For age 16-18 (up to 24 with EHCP). Includes employability skills in preparation for the world of work; e.g. CV writing, interview technique and work placements. Small class size industry expert tutors. Financial help: Bursary available for those eligible. Course duration: 1 year - 3 days per week Next start date: September 2020 For more information go to: www.dv8sussex.com Covid-19 Update: College interviews will be done by phone/video where possible.
Skills Training Courses:
3rd Floor Tower Point, 44 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YR
Ash Cottage, Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6DA
■ Health & Social Care (Level 1 & 2) ■ Business Administration (Level 2) ■ Customer Service (Level 2) Includes work experience with a local employer. Duration: 3 days per week Financial help: Bursary available if eligible, up to £40 per week. Incentives are on offer to all learners. Mentor support also available. Next Start Date: September 2020 - Engage online now (Learners can start now with English and maths and preparatory lessons online) For more information go to: www.skillstraininguk.com Covid-19 Update: Skills Training UK has been teaching online but the centre has now reopened with social distancing and safety measures in place. Skills Training also offer Traineeships see page 5 for details.
Creative Art & Design (Level 1) Customer Service (Level 1 & 2) English and Maths Entry Level 1 & 2/GCSE ESOL Learn practical skills and gain accredited qualifications in a small, friendly and supportive environment. Learners will be helped on to a smooth transition into employment or further studies. Financial help: Learners may be eligible for a bursary. Free lunch provided each day and bus pass provided for travel to the centre and work placements. Course duration: 1 year - 3 days per week Next Start Date: September 2020 For more information go to: www.suttondistrict.co.uk
**Open Days: Thur 27 Aug and Thur 3 Sept 11am-2pm** Drop in for a chat about courses, meet the staff and have a look around. Opportunities for You! - Issue 104 - September 2020 - Page 6
Free Online Distance Learning - Start Now! Functional Skills UK are offering FREE “Isolation Qualifications” through distance learning.
Ideal if you are self-isolating. Eligibility: 19+, lived in the EU for last 3 years, can be unemployed and claiming OR employed
Subjects you can study include: Awareness of mental health problems, Business and administration, Retail operations, Cleaning principles, Common health conditions, Counselling skills, Creating a business start-up, Customer service, Customer service for health and social care settings,
Functional skills English, Functional skills maths, Information, advice and guidance, Mental health first aid, Nutrition and health, Safeguarding, Understanding autism, Understanding children & young people’s mental health,
Understanding data protection and GDPR, Understanding excellence in customer service for
Speak to your YES Employability Adviser for more information and for help applying. hospitality. Opportunities for You! - Issue 104 - September 2020 - Page 7
Free Online Distance Learning - Start Now! Twin Employment & Training are offering FREE distant learning qualifications. Eligibility: Aged 16+ (2020 school leavers accepted after July 2020) and unemployed
Do you want to achieve an accredited qualification within the next month? Twin Employment & Training are offering the opportunity to gain an accredited qualification, studying online with the full support of a dedicated tutor. Ideal if you are self-isolating. Free Distant Learning Qualifications:
Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading Level 2 Principles of Warehousing & Storage Level 2 Award in Social Media Level 2 Lean Management Organisation Techniques Level 3 Award in Hospitality Management Supervision
All qualifications are delivered via distant learning (using a laptop or computer with a Wi-Fi connection). You will be enrolled onto your chosen qualification and communicate with your tutor throughout the week who will help you to achieve your goals - in a way that works for you. We also offer employability support and will help you to create a CV and assist you with your job search! To enrol or ask questions contact rmccarty@twinuk.com / 07936 363956. For more information go to: http://twinemployment.com/online-courses
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT activities Premier League Works Programme Albion in the Community The Premier League works programme offers young adults, aged 16-25, who are not in education, employment of training, the opportunity to take part in a flexible “back-to-work” programme and runs throughout the year. Focusing on developing employability, communication and teamwork skills, alongside the opportunity to undertake fitness and employability qualifications, the programme aims are to improve confidence, motivation and self-esteem in order to overcome any potential barriers to employment. You’ll also benefit from a work experience placement. Achieve Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills plus other work related qualifications. Location: Amex Stadium, Village Way, Brighton BN1 9PL Next start date: To be confirmed Albion in the Community also offers the following courses: ‘Work Ready’ (2 days), ‘Employability Development Programme’. As well as Level 2 courses in: ‘Fitness Instructing’, ‘Understanding Nutrition and Health’ and ‘Spectator Safety’. For more information go to: www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk/qualifications/latest-courses/
The Military Preparation College Eastbourne An introduction for those who want a career within uniformed services - Armed Forces, Fire or Police service. At least 50% of each day is spent doing physical exercise and learning outdoors. Qualifications: Level 2 Diploma for Entry into Uniformed Services, Level 2 Diploma in Employability Study functional skills qualifications in English and maths if needed. Apply here: https://mpct.co.uk/military-preparation-college/apply-now *Update* Candidates will be contacted to complete enrolment and given a welcome brief. Login details will then be issued for the virtual learning environment (to begin with during lockdown restrictions). Start date will be discussed with the applicant. Your YES Adviser can help you to apply.
Duration: up to 1 year Next start date: To be confirmed - apply now! Location: Army Reserve Centre, Carter Barracks, 103 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7NL Financial support available: Bursaries available for those eligible to help with the costs of travel, food and uniform/equipment.
EASTBOURNE
You can travel to Eastbourne by bus or train from Brighton & Hove (Brighton & Hove Buses: Number 12 or 12a)
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT activities
Princes Trust Team Programme FREE 12 week employability course for 16-25 year olds • Build confidence and motivation • Develop communication, leadership and teamwork skills • Achieve nationally recognised qualification in employment, teamwork, first aid & food hygiene • Make a real difference in the community working on projects • Have a great looking CV with new skills and experiences • Focus on job search. Those on UC/Jobseeker's Allowance can still claim this during the course. Travel expenses are also paid. For more information go to: www.gbmc.ac.uk/princes-trust Next start dates: Whitehawk (Wilson Ave) 21 Sept
Central Brighton (Pelham St) 28 Sept
Enterprise Programme: programme to help young people launch and/or develop their own business has moved fully online, so you can still access that training and resources in a classroom setting. Mentor support is also now done through online 121 meetings. Development Awards Your YES Adviser can check if these are currently available locally Small financial awards to help a young person overcome a financial barrier to work, education, training or employment. These can help with the cost of courses, equipment and more and don’t need to be repaid.
www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/get-funding-train-learn (your YES Adviser can give up to date information or help you to look for alternative funding)
The Spear Programme In just 6 weeks You can change Your situation. Free programme for 16-24 year olds. Personal & professional development to get into work, education or training to kick-start your career. What to expect: • Group and 1-1 personalised coaching via Zoom • Interview training and practice • Impressive CV and cover letter To find out more about joining. . . • Career-path advice and input • Call/text 07519 130348 • Development of strengths & confidence • Email james.hyde@spearbrighton.org • Specialised communication coaching • Register interest and check the website: • 12 months of 1-1 career support https://spearbrighton.org/unemployed • Access to employers network • Mind-set and Well-being support Speak to your YES Adviser for help applying • Career Support - 12 months of free 1-1 coaching. Note: will need access to the internet and a device with a camera (i.e smartphone, laptop or tablet). Duration: 6 weeks Mon-Fri 1.45pm-4.30pm with 12 month follow-up support Next programme starts: Introduction Tues 15 September 1.45pm Opportunities for You! - Issue 104 - September 2020 - Page 10
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT activities
FREE, fully accredited programme delivered online for 16 -24 year olds* who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Includes: Level 1 Health & Safety in Construction Environment Award CITB Operatives Health, Safety & Environment Test Application for the CSCS Card CSCS Green Card Additional courses available including warehousing. *If under 25 you must be able to demonstrate that you are not in education or employment, UK/EU legal residency with no restrictions, must have valid ID (Passport/ Full Driving Licence/Birth Certificate). Speak to your YES Adviser for help applying.
For more information go to: www.freecscscourse.co.uk Tempus Training Victoria House, 6th Floor, 125 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3WB
Whitehead Ross (WREC) Courses for unemployed aged 16+ Support Work in Schools Level 2. Start: 7 Sept, 23 Oct, 9 Nov 1 day pw 9 weeks. First aid qualification also included. Starting a Business Level 2. Starts: 9 Sept, 2 Nov 1 day pw 3 weeks Social Media for Business Level 3. Start: 5 Oct, 30 Nov 1 day pw 3 weeks.
Whitehead Ross 7 Marlborough Place, Lower Ground Brighton BN1 1UB
Health & Safety Level 1 & CSCS Card. Start: 10 Sept, 2 Nov 1 day pw 3 weeks. Preparation for Health and Safety level 1 qualification: Health and safety on construction sites, managing risk, protective equipment, working at height, site transport, waste control, fire safety and dealing with hazardous substances. Health and Safety qualification is an online test completed at the WREC training centre. Includes preparation and coaching for the CSCS card with examination at an external test centre (1 attempt). To apply complete the application form along with the maths and English level checker assessment. You will also need the following: 1. A copy of a valid passport or birth certificate 2. Proof of any benefits you receive (payments page of UC is fine) 3. Proof of address
For more information go to: www.wrecltd.co.uk/about-us/brighton
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Full-time courses 2020-21 If you haven’t applied to college there’s still time to get those applications in. Contact us if you’d like support with choosing/applying for last minute courses and finding out which courses have availability. BHASVIC: www.bhasvic.ac.uk East Sussex College Group: www.escg.ac.uk Greater Brighton Metropolitan College and Northbrook: www.gbmc.ac.uk Plumpton College: www.plumpton.ac.uk Varndean College: www.varndean.ac.uk
BTEC Level 3 Sport Start: September 2020 Duration: 2 years full-time Location: Hove Lagoon and Newman College, Hove Lagoon Watersports (with Newman College, supported by Rockley Academy) run this course, equivalent to 3 A-Levels, for anyone looking to make a career in the watersports or outdoors industry. Entry requirements: Age 16-18, 5 GCSEs grade 4 and above, including maths & English. No previous watersports experience required. More information: www.lagoon.co.uk/btec
MTK National Boxing and Education Academy Start: September 2020 Duration: Full-time Location: Brighton & Hove Boxing Gym (King Alfred Hove) Offering young people aged 16 to 19 years the opportunity to train and study full time. Combining boxing, coaching and fitness with an emphasis on education and the chance to gain a range of sporting qualifications. Work towards a career in boxing; making it as a pro, becoming a coach, therapist or manager and many more opportunities. For more information about the course and to sign up go to: https://www.academyse.co.uk/mtkacademy Locations are MTK Liverpool, MTK Manchester, MTK London, MTK Brighton, MTK Bristol and MTK Glasgow.
New T Level Qualifications coming in September 2020
A 2 year qualification that will help you build the future you want. 80% Classroom, 20% Work spend part of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The rest of the time is in a meaningful industry placement, where students put these skills into action and gain valuable experience in the workplace. Equivalent to 3 A levels - an alternative to A levels and apprenticeships, focusing on vocational skills helping students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. To search for colleges offering T Level qualifications go to: https://www.tlevels.gov.uk/students
Financial Help If you’re studying at a school/college or training course and aged 16-19, you could get a bursary to help with education-related costs (clothing, books and other equipment for your course or transport/lunch). Apply to your school, college or training provider. Apply once you know where you’ll study or train, so you’ll get your bursary as soon as possible.
n (C2L) www.gov.uk/care-to-learn
Care to Learn (C2L) for YOUNG PARENTS a benefit to help young parents aged under 20 to go back to college. A weekly amount of £160 per child providing help with the cost of: your childcare, including deposit and registration fees a childcare taster session for up to 5 days keeping your childcare place over the summer holidays and taking your child/travel to the childcare provider. Find out more here: www.gov.uk/care-to-learn/what-youll-get Your YES Adviser can support you to find a registered care provider and to apply for Care to Learn. Claiming C2L won’t affect your family’s benefits. Opportunities for You! - Issue 104 - September 2020 - Page 12
EMPLOYMENT opportunities Key worker jobs are vital to public health and safety during the coronavirus lockdown. Look out for job vacancies in these areas of work. Here are some useful links to help you:
Health Care and Support: For jobs in the NHS including health care assistants, admin, cleaning, catering in local hospitals go to: www.bsuh.nhs.uk/work-and-learn/jobs and www.jobs.nhs.uk
Retail: Check the supermarket website for current vacancies which could include checkouts, online picking, stock work or delivery driving: • Aldi: www.aldirecruitment.co.uk • Asda: www.asda.jobs • Deliveroo: https://deliveroo.co.uk/apply • Iceland: https://icelandcareers.co.uk • Lidl: https://careers.lidl.co.uk • M&S Food Halls: https://jobs.marksandspencer.com • Morrisons: https://morrisons.jobs • Sainsbury's: https://sainsburys.jobs • Tesco: https://tesco-careers.com/search-and-apply • Waitrose: www.jlpjobs.com/waitrose-and-partners
Your YES Adviser can help with your CV, jobsearch and applications. Get in touch!
Blue Arrow recruit staff for various roles including warehouse, refuse/recycling operatives and catering/ in the Brighton & Hove and Sussex areas, view details and apply here: www.bluearrow.co.uk Manpower UK recruit for roles in driving, agriculture, contact centre, portering and cleaning and more. For more information and to apply email: keyroles@manpower.co.uk As shops, bars, restaurants and small businesses are reopening more job vacancies are becoming available. For general jobsearch look at employer websites, shop windows or go to: www.indeed.co.uk or www.gov.uk/find-a-job
Free 28 day bus SAVER ticket from Brighton & Hove Buses if you have a new job! New employees can get a key card in their name, loaded with a pre-paid 28 day network saver providing unlimited travel on all Brighton & Hove routes. The employer would need to register by emailing info@buses.co.uk To apply purchase a key smartcard and tell your employer the card number. The employer then submits the details along with their name and email address. They will then be sent a discount code and activation instructions to activate your card. This is still offered during the Covid-19 lockdown, speak to your employer.
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Thinking about VOLUNTEERING? Volunteering is a great way to try something new, build confidence, skills, experience and looks great on your CV. The chance to make a difference, help other people/the local community, meet new people and feel part of something worthwhile. From a few hours to several months there could be something for you!
Volunteer Centre Brighton, Hove, Adur and Worthing Meet people Do something new Make a difference Have fun Volunteer Plus is a Community Works and Brighton and Hove City Council project which is the local one-stop-shop for information on volunteering in Brighton & Hove. Do something amazing today and checkout our database of Brighton & Hove volunteering opportunities: www.volunteerplus.org.uk For more information go to www.bhcommunityworks.org.uk Volunteering during COVID-19 A new page has been set up all about volunteering during these uncertain times. You can also register your volunteer support to the Covid-19 response in Brighton & Hove and Adur & Worthing: www.bhcommunityworks.org.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-information-and-what-you-cando/volunteering-covid-19
Concordia VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERING www.concordiavolunteers.org.uk/virtual-volunteering
Volunteering is easy and fun. 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. 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. There is also information about volunteering abroad. Check out the range of opportunities in Brighton and Hove at: www.do-it.org.uk
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY… LOCAL COLLEGE OPEN EVENTS (details to be confirmed due to Co-vid Government guidelines) Going to a college open event gives you the chance to find out more about the courses available and to look around. Dates for local college open events: Wed 11 November 6.30pm-9pm BHASVIC, Hove Thur 12 November 6.30pm-9pm Thur 19 November 6pm-8.30pm Cardinal Newman College, Hove Currently plans for these to be on site events with necessary safety arrangements in place. Tue 13 October 5pm-7pm DV8 Sussex. Brighton Tue 24th November 5pm-7pm Thur 15 October 5pm-7pm Greater Brighton Met (Central & East sites) Wed 18 November 5pm-7pm Northbrook Met (Worthing & Shoreham sites) Thur 22 October 5pm-7pm Wed 25 November 5pm-7pm At this point plans for these to be on-site events with safety arrangements in place. There may be a pre-booking system. Virtual tours may be operated for those unable to attend. Sat 26 September – Information Event Plumpton Plumpton College, Near Lewes Sat 7 November – Information Event Plumpton Sat 5 December – Information Event Stanmer Sat 16 January 2021– Information Event Plumpton Sat 20 March 2021 – Information Event/Open Day Mon 15 & Tues 16 February 2021 – Taster Days TBC Thur 27 August 11am-2pm Sutton & District Training, Woodingdean Thur 3 September 11am-2pm Sat 26 September 11am-2pm Open Day (details to follow) Varndean College, Brighton Thur 15 October 6.30pm-7.45pm online - IB specific Tue 20 & Wed 21 October 6.30pm-9.00pm Open Evenings Your YES Adviser can help you to look at career and course options.
Rewards Hair Academy Online Hairdressing Taster Day Next date: Fri 11 September Location: ONLINE (3rd Floor, Tower Point, 44 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YR) For anyone interested in hairdressing or barbering, these taster days will give you the opportunity to find out if the hairdressing industry is right for you. Introduction to Rewards Hair Academy & health & safety Workshop to style and dress hair with introduction to equipment Chat about career progression and opportunities To reserve a place contact info@rewardshairacademy or call 01273 778631.
BRIGHTON JOBCENTRE ONLINE JOBS FAIR Coming up in October - date and details to follow.
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Careers advice for students
Aged 19+ or living outside Brighton & Hove Are you now over 19? If you have an additional learning need and/or disability you can access support from the Youth Employability Service up to the age of 25. Young carers and care leavers (from Brighton & Hove) can also access this support up to the age of 25. To sign up call Tel: 01273 294247. If you’re no longer eligible for support from YES these organisations may help instead: The National Careers Service (NCS) are still offering help with all aspects of careers guidance; employment, searching for jobs, updating a CV, career changes or looking for learning to enhance skills. All appointments will now be delivered via the telephone rather than face to face (not at Jobcentres and Libraries at present). New appointments for customers seeking 1-1 support can still be booked through the NCS Booking Line service, which remains open Tel: 01329 559 169 or go to: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk Albion in the Community Kick Start programme supporting unemployed adults aged 19+ into education, training and employment. Including personal development, health/wellbeing with access to training and life-skills. All 1:1 sessions are run by phone at present. Tel: 01273 878265 Family Information Service Brighton & Hove City Council childcare, health and parenting support. Tel: 01273 293545 Greater Brighton MET College Opening Doors Courses for unemployed aged 19+ www.gbmc.ac.uk/opening-doors-summer-2020 PACA Adult learning now Aldridge Adult Learning https://aldridgeadultlearning.com Skills Training UK courses for aged 19+ www.skillstraininguk.com/courses-for-adults Whitehawk Inn Brighton (BHT) Whitehawk Road, Brighton, BN2 5NS. A friendly community centre providing adult education/training, 1-1 careers support, money advice, internships/voluntary opportunities and free or affordable short courses for those aged 19+. Tel: 01273 682222 www.bht.org.uk/services/the-whitehawk-inn or www.facebook.com/TheWhitehawkInn Youth Advice Centre (YAC) 11 St Georges Place, Brighton BN1 4GB General advice service for young people up to the age of 25. Tel: 01273 624432 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.org.uk
Do you live outside of Brighton & Hove? We are unfortunately unable to help if you live outside of Brighton and Hove. Here are the contact details for services in East and West Sussex: East Sussex Youth Employability Service www.c360.org.uk Facebook www.facebook.com/YESEastSussex www.themytrust.org/youth-employability-service-yes Hastings - 11 Cambridge Road, Hastings TN34 1DJ Tel: 01424 722045 Eastbourne - 5 Chiswick Place, Eastbourne BN21 4NH Tel: 01323 410803 West Sussex Education & Skills Careers Team www.westsussex.gov.uk/careers Email careersadvice@westsussex.gov.uk YourSpace Facebook www.facebook.com/yourspacewestsussex Twitter https://twitter.com/WSYourSpace Instagram www.instagram.com/yourspacewestsussex/?hl=en FinditOut (Advice and information for 13-25 year olds) Facebook www.facebook.com/finditoutwestsussex Other services in West Sussex: Esteem (based in Shoreham, aims to empower young people aged 14-26 years through education, training and volunteering opportunities) Tel: www.esteem.org.uk Opportunities for You! - Issue 104 - September 2020 - Page 17