Job Information Sheets - view and download the Job Information sheets for May, now available on the CLC website. Vacancies this month include a Hairdressing Apprenticeship in Baker Street, an Automotive Apprentice at the Volkswagen group in Camden and a Studio Apprentice in Thamesmead, using graphic/printing soft/hardware.
Rebuild Motor Vehicle Studies will equip young offenders in London aged 16 – 18, in custody and in the community, with Level 1 qualification in automotive skills for an average of 13 weeks each. For more information on the course or how to apply, click here.
Motorcycle Maintenance Training - KCC are offering 16 year olds+ places to those interested in working in the motorcycle fields. For more information contact Richard Huck on 020 8969 9830.
Young parents to be – The Nationwide Community Partnership have announced that young parents in the UK will have the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications in parenting. The qualifications will be roughly equivalent to a GCSE and will be offered from September this year once they have been accredited by the Edexcel exam board.
FREE Summer Courses for 16-18 year Olds at South Thames College - offering a range of FREE courses to give students a taster of college life and subject areas they may be interested in. Many of the courses lead to recognised qualifications and a place on a relevant full-time course at an appropriate level, guaranteed when you successfully complete your course. For further details on courses available and how students can join, please follow
click here, or alternative call on 020 8918 7777.
Advice on drugs for young people – FRANK, the national drugs information service, has launched two new digital applications for young people across the country. The first is a text service, where young people can text for advice and information from trained professionals on any drug-related issues. The second is an online self-help guide aimed at cannabis users.
The Co-operative Young Film Makers – Each year the Co-operative encourages young people under 19 to enter their Co-operative Young Film-Makers Festival. Closing date for entries is 26 June 2009.
National survey of child safety and victimisation – The National Survey of Child Safety and Victimisation is a major national study that looks at the experiences of children, teenagers, and young adults aged between 0 and 24. The survey is run by the British Market Research Bureau (BMRB) on behalf of the NSPCC.
Money Works for Young People - Money Works is a new financial education programme for young people who are not in education, employment or training. Click here to find out more.
Fifteen seeks candidates for apprenticeship scheme – Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's social enterprise Fifteen is asking charities to nominate disadvantaged young people to take part in an apprenticeship scheme at its London branch.
Youth special in the Guardian – An editorial panel of young people has produced an edition of Society Guardian, aimed at showing what it is like being a young person today.
Free one day training course for children – The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) is running a free one day training course for children on Wednesday 27 May at the CRAE office in London. The course is for children aged 17 or under.
Free swimming – Over a thousand swimming pools run by almost 300 local councils now offer free swimming for young people aged 16 and under.
Sheila McKechnie Young Campaigners Awards – Nominations for this award are now open for 2009, which provides support to new or emerging campaigners. There are four awards for young people. The closing date for nominations is 30 June 2009.