Connexions Central London

July 2008

Welcome to the CLC monthly bulletin for July, giving you a brief summary of opportunities for young people, training for PAs and policy developments.

If you have any feedback on this e-bulletin please contact natasha.thompson-richards@rbkc.gov.uk

Chris Heaume, Chief Executive, CLC

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Opportunities for Young People

July Job Info Sheets are now available: Every month CLC produces info sheets on 16 job areas, from engineering to retail, plus summer vacancies and part-time jobs. Each provides for PAs and young people a summary of the labour market, actual live jobs, apprenticeships and related courses.

Other vacancies include engineering, construction, motor vehicle, hairdressing vacancies and many more opportunities, and are available within seperate job information sheets on the site.

To view more opportunities for young people click here.

Information & Policy

Well Done PAs!! London achieved the highest post-16 participation rate in England in 2007/08, according to data recently produced by the DCSF. With participation rates in London at 82.1%, these are racing ahead the national average of 77.5%.

Click here to read the article written by Trevor Bottomley on the Credit Crunch and the effects on Young People.

To view more Information for Personal advisers click here.

Staff Training and Seminars

Have you used your login to the new CLC online training booking system?

There are still places available for the remaining courses that are happening in July, We've listed the courses below, to view more information on the courses and others that are available click here (you will need to login with your user name & password first to view courses). If you don't have access (for example you are a member of the IYSS staff team in the 7 CLC boroughs) email for your login clctraining@rbkc.gov.uk or application form.

Courses happening in July include:

Achieving the IAG Standards (15/07/08) - tools & techniques to ensure that the standards are met
Group Work (18/07/08) - explore how you can be more effective in group work sessions
Working in Schools & Colleges (22/07/08 & 23/07/08) - demonstrate your unique contributions to IAG, in the context of the Youth Matters, Next Steps, the Childrens Plan and the National IAG Standards.

From more Training, Conferences & 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