Connexions Central London

October 2008

Welcome to the CLC Bulletin for October – full of opportunities for young people and staff.

Although students are now mostly settled into the new academic year, there are still massive problems getting EMA applications and claims processed. We are pushing as hard as we can on the government to get this mess sorted out, but meanwhile young people may be in hardship.

Please shout if you know of young people who may have to drop out of courses if their EMA isn’t paid soon. There could be things we can do to get some cash released.

Chris Heaume, Chief Executive, CLC

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Opportunities for young people

October Job Information Sheets are now available on the CLC site. They have now been re-organised to match the 14-19 Diplomas, the lines and the icons at the top of each sheet now match the Careers library (CRCI).

Skills London 2008 is the biggest UK careers fair taking place on 20-22 November 2008 at Excel London. You can now book your young person or group, to attend the event!! Also PAs are needed to take part in this exciting event, for more information please click here.

An article by Trevor Bottomley on A London Living Wage is now available.

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To read Trevor Bottomley's article on a London Living Wage, click here...

Information & Policy

The minimum weekly earnings for all apprentices in England will be increased from £80 to £95 a week, from August 2009, following a review by DIUS and DCSF of apprentice pay.

To view more on information for PAs, click here....

Staff Training, Conferences and Seminars

Have you booked onto a CLC course this month?? If not, book now as there are still a few places left on Effective Interviewing Skills on 14th & 15th and Working in Schools and Colleges on 20th & 21st.

You can also book your place on the Information Day taking place on 13th November. Topic areas includes: Working with Parents & Carers, Eating Disorders & Young People and Coaching & Young People.

To book any of the above courses, log on to www.centrallondonconnexions.org.uk, if you do not have a login or have forgotten your details, please contact CLCTraining@rbkc.gov.uk.

For more training, conferences and seminars, click here....

Central London Connexions
125 Freston Road London W10 6TH
Tel: 020 7938 8080 Fax: 020 7938 8020
info@centrallondonconnexions.org.uk www.centrallondonconnexions.org.uk