Job Information Sheets - October editions are available for download. Vacancies this month include: Trainee Chef, Home Carer Apprenticeship and many more.
Kwik Fit have an apprenticeship scheme running and the closing date for applications is the 16 October 2009 by 12pm. Click here for more information.
Spaces available on the Activity Agreement Pilot - The AAP continues to focus on the hardest to reach and hardest to help, including those young people in receipt of JSA, vulnerable young people and those who have been NEET for 26 weeks. Please see referral form for further information and contact your local AAP PA.
Careers conferences for students who want to become Doctors or Lawyers - next events will be: Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor Saturday 27 February 2010, 10.00am-4.30pm, University College London & Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Lawyer Saturday 6 March 2010, 10:00am-4:30pm, The College of Law, London. For full details, including costs and the application form, please visit the website or contact Frances Scott on 01707 661 107.
Royal Mail Apprenticeships – Paid apprenticeships offer classroom based and on-the-job training. No specific qualifications are needed. Apprentices can expect to be offered a permanent job upon successful completion of the scheme. For more information click here.
South Thames College - The college is having their Open Day on 21 October 2009. Click here to find out more and to see the range of courses starting in January 2010.
Internship: The City of London Migraine Clinic – Suitable for a young person aged 16-25, the role would be extremely varied ranging from fundraising and educational events administration, to clinic administration and give plenty of opportunities for innovation. Read more or apply here.
Channel 4 young people's seminar (10 November) - Aimed at 16 – 25 year old, who are interested in working in the media. Join Head of Diversity, Ade Rawcliffe as she discusses career paths, with Paul Blake. For more information click here.
Millwall Community Scheme is offering a 4 day FA level 1 coaching course, starting 23 November and cost £25 for under 19s. Please contact Dan McLoone on 0207 740 0503.
Beneath the Surface: Black Heritage Season – Young people can take part in talks, gallery tours, workshops, film screenings, music and performance at the V&A as part of this season. Visit the site for details.
Get into ... Construction (November 2009) - A 2 week programme for young people interested in working in the construction industry. Contact Katy Reiff or call 0207 543 1457, to find out more.
Get Into Business Programme will take place on 3rd - 26th November 2009 -This programme is aimed at unemployed young people aged between 18-30 that have an interest in business or self employment. Participants that complete the course will receive a Level 2 Award in Enterprise Skills for Business. Referral forms must be in by Monday 19 October 2009, please contact Johnathon Gallagher, if you require further information.
Leap will be running a 6 week conflict resolution course designed for young people (16-24). The course is called the “Quarrel Shop” and teaches young people how to confront conflict in a constructive manner and covers communication and mediation skills. The course will be running from mid November at their Finsbury Park office. The course is fully funded and will run for 1 day a week and will include a residential. To refer a young person and to find out more information, please contact
Sandy Sanghera (Youth Leadership Manager) or call 020 7561 3700.
UK Youth Parliament election dates announced - Young people aged 11-18 are needed to become Members of Youth Parliament (MYP). MYPs get involved in campaigns and put forward the views of other young people to key decision makers. Find out more here.
Marketing & PR Work Experience/Internship - List of Life Ltd are looking for a young person who is trying to break into the PR industry for a full time internship lasting at least one month. Young people should send a cover letter explaining why they are right for the position along with a C.V. to Shing.
Musicroy - Is an online music distribution company, which currently has work experience placements available, working with marketing and social networking. Contact April Morgan or call 0208 968 4113, to find out more.
Shadow a government minister - 480 free opportunities for young people aged 13-19 are available to spend the day with a government minister from the youth of today.
Youth of Today - Offers skills, opportunities and networking for young people aged 13–19 to become leaders of change, and to appear on The Youth of Today YouTube channel and help showcase youth leadership. Prizes available, email your videos to info@theyouthoftoday.org.
The London 2012 Changing Places Programme is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of environmental improvement tasks in the autumn. Tasks will include conservation, litter clearance, graffiti removal, habitat enhancement and general improvement activities.
Trutube – Is a website where young people get involved in causes, make a difference to their community, find out about volunteering and make and edit their own films. To get involved contact contact@truetube.co.uk or call 020 7940 8480.
Voicebox – Young people aged 16-25 are letting a robot know what they want to tell MPs on their behalf. All they have to do is write a message about what is important to them. The best submissions will be written out by Voicebot and given to MPs.
Languages and Film Talent Awards (LAFTAs) – Competition for young people aged 13-21 now open. Entrants need to make a film relating to Languages in London before February 2010. They are looking for films demonstrating the world of languages available to explore. Prizes include iPods and trips abroad.
Camden Eid Celebration Event - On 2 October 2009, young people in Camden attended an Eid Celebration event organised by young people, at the South Camden Youth Access Point, to celebrate their achievements over the summer period including CBT, First Aid, Healthy Eating competition and Level 1 Beauty courses. One key highlight was that young people in Camden applied and received funding from the Youth opportunity Fund to part fund two Level 2 Youth Work courses with the Activity Agreement Project, which was an idea from Kamrul Taffadar who was on the AAP and is now a part-time Youth Worker for One Housing Group.