Course and Jobs
Job information sheets are available on the CLC website. Vacancies this month include a Computer technician and social media (facebook etc) apprentice, Chef Apprenticeships including Jamie Oliver Foundation, Creative arts and much more.
Activity Agreement Pilot (AAP) - is recruiting for 2010/11 so please contact your local AAP PA if you have a referral or contact the AAP Manager, Bally Sappal or call 020 7938 8089. The vulnerable groups have been extended to include young people with family issues, pregnant young people and those with mental health issues, which is positive news. In 2010/11 the AAP project will focus on delivering young people a skills package including GOALs motivational course, Fast Forward projects and a Skills4life course which will be available to all young people. You should also be receiving information from Jobcentre Plus on Recruitment days, Future Jobs Fund, Apprenticeships and Top 10 weekly vacancies from Anya Hiley (CLC AAP JCP & Course Co-ordinator) – to find our more please contact her on 020 7938 8077.
Chef Apprenticeships - Fifteen London have 18 places for NEET young people who possess a passion for cooking. Open Morning at Fifteen, to explain the programme over breakfast, for professionals that work with young people. Contact Nikki Giles for info.
16 and 17 year old apprentices needed – National Apprenticeship Service are trying to identify suitable and eligible young people to fill the Apprenticeship jobs offered by employers and are encouraging all unemployed 16 and 17 year olds to register on Apprenticeships.org.uk. Click here to find out more.
Kensington and Chelsea College Special Enrolment – Young people are invited to the event to get advice and guidance on course options, information on additional learning support, and meet the tutors to find out more about courses.
Fastlaners is a two week intensive course for graduates who are at the risk of not finding suitable employment.
Catch 22 Journalism course – 12 week part time course for 18-30 year olds who want a career in journalism. To get involved call 020 8880 9501/9510 or email academy@catch22mag.com. An online application form is also available.
Barnet Positive Activities - Easter UNI 2010 (6th – 15th April) – Enrolment for FREE courses at Barnet Easter Uni is now open. There are a range of courses available for young people including: car maintenance, animation, music, fashion design, sport, Dj-ing and lots more.
Personal Development Opportunities
TheatreFix are looking for keen writers/editors with a passion for theatre and bags of enthusiasm and ideas to intern at the Covent Garden offices for two days per week for a period of six weeks. To apply and find out more, click here.
Raw Flix Production Project – BFI and Raw Material Music are seeking creative minded young people to work with their team of professional artists and produce audio visual content across music, digital media and moving image. For more information, visit the website.
Other Opportunities
Walk the Walk - Prospects in the City provide specialist opportunities for young people to gain direct insight into a multitude of careers that exist in the City of London. Young people and education professionals can attend interactive walks, seminars, briefings and experience of work placements aimed at motivating, informing and raising aspirations. For more information contact Trixie Patel on 020 8315 1245 or visit the website.
The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) is setting up an advisory committee for children and young people to help to lead their work and is looking for young people aged 17 or under to apply. For an application form, call Carla on 020 7278 8222 or email info@crae.org.uk.
Youth Music Week (27th October – 3rd November) – Youth Music will be promoting the power of music to transform young lives and they need youth groups and organisations to join in and run their own events. For more info, email
info@youthmusic.org.uk or visit their
site for details of last year’s events.
Consultations
STEM Challenge – Team of pupils can enter this competition to design a glove for canoeing, sailing or rowing, for the chance to win a day with an Olympian.
BBC Three - are looking for a diverse mix of 18-22 year olds who would like to share their summer holiday experiences. See flyer for more information.
Voice Cellective – Peer support for young people aged 12-18 who hear, see or sense things that others don’t.