16-18 ESOL course spaces at City and Islington College - spaces are available on the 16-18 ESOL course based at the Centre for Lifelong Learning. Previous students have successfully, progressed onto the Sixth Form Centre, the Centre for Applied Sciences and the Centre for Business Arts and Technology. Students are supported by a dedicated Personal Adviser and a full time Youth Worker. Students can come down to the college to see Andy Fairhurst, the curriculum manager 020 7704 7214 or Annelies Kramer 020 7704 7267.
Job Information Sheets - for September are now available to view and download. Vacancies this month include Home Carer Apprenticeship, Trainee Chef, Trainee Accountant and many more.
Post Exam results useful information - For advice and information on where to go, what to do next, for school leavers and graduates, visit the following sites: Directgov What’s Next; National Exam Results Helpline from Connexions Direct; UCAS Clearing or Telegraph – Clearing guide.
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. Homeless Specialist AAP PA, Rebecca Townesend is working closely with hostels and young people in temporary accommodation and can be contacted, if you would like to make a referral.
Get into Logistics programme 2009 - The Princes Trust will be running a 4 week programme for young people interested in working in the logistics industry. This course is available to young people who live in the Greater London Boroughs. For more information click here.
SPEAR course - Kensington and Chelsea - this is an employment preparation course for young people aged 16-24, currently not in employment, but are serious about finding long-term careers which suit them.
IT Apprenticeships Zenos Academy - this is available to young people 16-18 who want a career in IT. For more information, application form or the course guide click here.
Community Kitchens Project – Free life skills course running throughout September and October. Young people aged 13-18 can learn about keeping healthy by cooking and eating healthy food, and exercising.
Free NVQs from Student Resources - Young people currently employed in administration, retail or customer services can take advantage of free qualifications. The NVQ level 2s are work based and fully funded. The aim of the courses is to qualify young people in their field of work and enhance their employability for the future. For further information contact Lorraine Mason or call 0845 094 8030 ext.6111.
Youth Voice Journal is looking for volunteers contributors interested in issues affecting young people across London. They are looking for writers, photographers, designers etc from now until November. For more details contact Alex Burch.
Big Create does … Fashion (26th September) - The V&A museum is hosting this free fashion event for young people aged 14-19 with an ambition to work in the fashion industry.
Orange Rockcorps has now opened
registration for their September intake. Following four hours of volunteering the participants get an exclusive gig ticket (which in September will be in the Royal Albert Hall).
Staying Positive workshops for young people aged 12-18 with any long term health condition, by other young people aged 14-25. Looking at a host of skills; helping confidence, meeting others with similar experiences and improving communication skills; workshops are free and EPPCIP can help with travel, click here for more.
Other opportunities
UnLtd Sport Relief Awards - Funding programme for 11-21 year olds, who have a passion for sport and the arts and want to use it to bring respect and understanding to their communities, by setting up their own
projects.
Apprenticeship Survey - Short survey on apprentice pay rates to help understand the choices young people make about their future employment and education. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete and answers are confidential.
Design a Logo –
Competition for young people under 25 to design a new Logo. There will also be an event on 9 September for all entrants to use film equipment and computers to make a short film about their logo entry - all for free. Please see the attached flyer for details or email
contact@iars.org.uk.
The Spirit of London Awards - Young people aged five to 25 are being honoured in categories such as Community Champion, Young Hero, and Achievement through Sport, Music Arts and Education. Nominations close on the 30 September. Visit the site for more information and to nominate.
Screen Skills: BBC Blast – Young people aged 16-19 could win £3000 to make a TV programme with the help of BAFTA mentors and have it shown on BBC. Submit videos by 30 September.
Urban Guides is a training and mentoring programme aimed at young people who want to become urban tour guides conducting local heritage walks, guided town centre tours, supporting and entertaining local, regional, national and international tourists who visit East London. Contact
changecproject@aol.com for more information.