The Harvey Nichols Apprenticeship scheme
The Harvey Nichols Apprenticeship scheme is for young people with a genuine passion for food and offers the opportunity to work and train in a busy prestigious restaurant guided by a team of talented chefs. After two years young people will gain a NVQ Level 3 and a guaranteed chef’s position at the end of the programme. For more details please contact: Eugene Biggs on: 07967 347 914 or email: eugene.biggs@vtplc.com.
Get Into Parks and Green Spaces
Young people who are 16-25, unemployed and available for one week of training could gain experience and training with the Prince’s Trust. They are running an Employability day on 13 May. For more information contact Chloe on 020 7543 1457 or email: chloe.halpin@princes-trust.org.uk. Click here to download the leaflet and referral form.
Job Information Sheets
The latest Job Information sheets are available on the CLC website
Courses for young people
There are a number of courses available this month, including an Enterprise Skills course, offered by Fairbridge Training Unit on 15 and 22 May, administrative skills training from Pitman Training and a BAWL course at the Queen Mother Sports Centre on 10 June. For more information please contact:bally.sappal@rbkc.gov.uk
BBC learning zone
BBC learning zone is looking for case studies of young people who have used online forums to facilitate campaigns for change as a part of a series of five minute films about digital media literacy. For more information please email:morgan.wynn-jones@illumina.co.uk.
Big Dance 2008 Photography Competition
Big Dance in partnership with London YouthDance is hosting a photography competition for all young budding photographers. The theme for the competition this year is;‘Dancing on the Streets of London’and is a chance to celebrate the spectacle of dance and the diverse beauty of the Capital. For more information click here.
Young Roots and Your Heritage
Heritage Lottery Fund remains committed to funding projects which engage young people with heritage, particularly under the Young Roots programme which is targeted at 13-25 year olds who want to explore their heritage and develop skills. Young people can still apply using the current Young Roots and Your Heritage application packs up to 30 June 2008.
The pre-application form has also been revised and requires applicants to register their contact details.