Clearing 2008 - Foundation Degree Courses – Places are still available on Foundation Degree courses through Clearing at City and Islington College. All of their higher education courses are run in partnership with City University London, London Metropolitan University or Queen Mary University of London.
Plan ahead for Zip travel discounts – TfL is reminding parents and young people to plan ahead to get free travel with Zip. Zip requires those aged 11-15, 16 and 18 who qualify for free bus and tram travel in London to carry and validate a free Oyster photocard. For further information please visit the site.
CLC Activity Agreement Pilot (AAP) - Places are available! - Are you working with young people who are 16/17 and have been NEET for at least 5 weeks? Would they like to get a weekly allowance of £30, a dedicated PA, access to free courses and funds to help with travel, clothes, courses and equipment? If the answer is YES, refer them now to see if they are eligible. To find out more contact your local AAP PA (details can be found here), Bally Sappal (AAP Project Manager) or Joe Brooke-Smith (Projects Administrator) on tel 020 7938 8080. View the AAP Course Calendar to see what course are coming up!
Job Information Sheets - Check out the September Job Informations sheets on the CLC website.
Skills Challenge - This is a FREE 13 week Programme for 16-19 year olds, which will support young people in deciding where they hope to go, develop their employability skills and inspire motivation and self-confidence. If you have any young people that you know would be suitable for this course, please contact Leanne on 020 7501 5784 or Gemma on 020 7501 5324.
Get into…Construction/Hospitality with the Prince’s Trust – Have you considered a career in hospitality or the construction industry? If you are 16-25, unemployed and available for four weeks of training in September/October then this could be the
course for you. For any queries please contact Chloe Halpin on 0207 543 1457.
Prince’s Trust Programme – This scheme is a personal development programme for young people from the Prince’s Trust. It is run by Lambeth College at the Brit Oval in Kennington, InSpire in Camberwell and at the Adare Centre in Streatham. It offers a City & Guilds certificate in Personal, Teamwork and Community Skills as well as a residential away from London and Community Projects. The programme is free to anyone who is 16-18 and not in employment, education or training.
Global Xchange, a joint venture between VSO and The British Council is a free 6 month volunteering exchange programme for young people aged 18-25. The programme gives young people from different countries a unique opportunity to work together, to develop and share valuable skills and to make a practical contribution where it is needed in local communities.
Music Production Workshop – On Track offer workshops in music production and students have the chance to create whatever music they are interested in, from pop to jazz, to drum and bass. Information on the organisation and prices are available on their website.
Creative arts workshops – BE TOTALLY YOU have a number of creative arts programmes, including drama, music and photography starting in September. Each workshop costs £3 and you will work towards their BIG showcase event in October.
Citizenship Foundations’ Mock Trial – The Magistrates' Court Mock Trial Competition will be open to entries for its 15th cycle from September. It aims to introduce young people to the legal system in an innovative and exciting way.
Clash and Connect Event – During the October half-term Clash and Connect will bring together young people from across London to take part in an activity packed day featuring workshops, discussions and debates on a wide range of diversity issues and how they affect young people. Organised by London Youth, this event is open to both young people and youth workers. For further information and contact details click here.
New Beatbullying website for young people launched – Beatbullying helps young people to lead anti-bullying campaigns in their schools and local communities. Last month they launched a new website, through which young people can take part in a range of online activities and visit beatbullying microsites.To find out more visit the website.
Fancy being a media ambassador? Beatbullying UK are always looking for Media Ambassadors who are brave enough to talk about what happened to them because they know that it can really inspire and help anyone reading/ listening/ watching, who might be going through the same thing. If you have a story you’d like to share and fancy becoming a media ambassador, please visit their website.
My Life, My ID – The government has launched a website to engage young people in a debate about the national identity card scheme. The website aims to explore young people's views on proving identity and using identity cards and is open to young people aged 16 to 25 who live in the UK.
Britain’s Best Young Speaker – BBC2 is looking for young people aged 14-18 to take part in a new series aimed at finding Britain's Best Young Speaker. To find out more about taking part please email Caroline Short or telephone 0161 244 3570.
Young people's involvement in Channel 4 show – Cheetah TV are producing a new series for Channel 4 about sex education and sexual health. The series is designed to encourage a better understanding and knowledge of all areas relating to sexual health for adults and teens alike. They are looking for bright, articulate teenagers that could have a discussion with the presenter about their views on sex in the media today. For more information, please call 0844 855 4500 or email timetotalk@ndemoluk.com.
The Philip Lawrence Awards 2008 – Nominations are now open for The Philip Lawrence Awards 2008. The national scheme recognises groups that are making a real contribution to their local community and the lives of others; and groups that promote respect and understanding of faiths, culture and communities internationally. Winning groups will receive cash awards of £1,000 to invest in their award winning activity. For more Information
click here.
Unboxed Awards for Positive Activities for Young People – Supported by the City Parochial Foundation, £4,000 in total will be awarded to projects that can demonstrate they make use of original and imaginative approaches in engaging and working with young people. The closing date for online entries is 26 September 2008. Further information can be found here.
Makin’ it Real Awards – Nominations are now open for Youth Action Network’s Makin' it Real Awards, designed to reward and recognise young people and workers who have made a positive difference to their local communities.
Young people's mental health website launched – Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health, social care and learning disabilities services in Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich in London has launched a website for young people with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties.
Photography competition – CYWU/Unite are running a photographic competition for young people. The theme of the competition is The Everyday Life Of Young People and the closing date for entries is 8 September 2008.
Ask a really interesting question science competition – The Centre for Applied Sciences at the City and Islington College has launched a competition to celebrate winning a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Science. Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils are invited to submit a question they would ask a scientist to explain or explore if they had the opportunity. The most interesting question, will win a laptop, an iPod, and a year’s subscription to New Scientist magazine. The closing date for entries is 9 January 2009.
Second 11 MILLION Take Over Day Announced - Takeover Day this year will take place at the end of Youth Work Week 2008 on the 7 November 2008. 11 MILLION are calling on Government, local authorities, businesses and charities to invite children and young people to ‘take over’ their organisations for the day.
BBC Radio Five Live - Opportunity For Young People To Attend Panel in Manchester - BBC Radio Five Live are currently looking for young people to attend a panel debate broadcast as part of the Labour Party Conference. As part of a live studio audience you could talk to politicians, put your views across and ask about the issues that concern you. Any number of young people can attend on Monday 22 September 2008. Please email fivelivewire@bbc.co.uk to get a ticket or call Lou Birt on 07841 004 442.