Opportunities for YOU!Employment, learning, training and personal development opportunities for 16-18 year olds in Brighton & Hove Issue 1 ~ May 2011

Are you 16-18 and not in employment, education or training?If so, you can access FREE information, advice, guidance or support services

from the Connexions Employability team:

Help with CV writing, job search, application forms, interview skills Advice on relevant benefits Help with applying for jobs, apprenticeships, college and other training Access to computers, printing, post and telephones Friendly and helpful staff!

Come along to a drop-in in your area:Monday 1pm - 4pm

Young People's Centre (YPC)69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE

Tuesday 1pm - 4pmHollingdean Dip

13 Hollingbury Place, Hollingdean BN1 7GE

Wednesday 1pm - 4pmYouth Advice Centre (YAC)

65 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YJ

Thursday 1pm - 4pm67 Centre

Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4RW

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Friday 1pm - 4pmWhitehawk Youth Centre

Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5GD

Become an Apprentice!As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain skills. Apprentices also receive valuable training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. The minimum salary is £2.50 per hour, however, many apprentices earn significantly more. There may be different entry requirements depending on the Apprenticeships and the industry sectors. Competition for places can be fierce so you will need to show you are committed.Register, search and apply for apprenticeships here: www.apprenticeships.org.uk

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Lifetime are now recruiting for the next Fitness Instructor Apprenticeship Programme in Brighton & Hove starting in April, July and September!

IT Apprenticeship Academy in BrightonNow recruiting for the next 5 month programme starting in September 2011. Gain various Level 3 IT qualifications, complete a work experience placement and earn £100 per week!

12 Apprentice Sports Coaches Required!

Working for Albion in the Community, your role will include coaching a range of ages and abilities in football and multi sports.

You will also gain an NVQ in Teaching, coaching and instructing as well as other technical certificates!

Speak to a Connexions Adviser for more information!

Zenos are hosting open events to recruit for the next course starting in Sept. These will take place on: May 11th, May 24th, June 15th and June 28th with presentations at 6pm and 7pm. These take place at Zenos Brighton Academy, 103-109 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XF

To apply for any of these come to a

Connexions drop-in or speak to your

Adviser!

COURSESWho is eligible for Foundation Learning?

Those between 16-18 years old and not in education, employment or training (up to 25 for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities).

Qualifications are below level 2 which is the equivalent to 5 GCSE’s A-C grades.

Course content:Foundation Learning has 3 core elements and students will study aspects of all 3 of these:Vocational / subject basedFunctional SkillsPersonal and Social Development

Progression:Students can progress from Foundation Learning programmes onto:Further Foundation Learning programmes Level 2 coursesEmployment with training VolunteeringApprenticeships the Diploma

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Brighton: Music Technology *Ringmer: Fashion & Design Music Technology

Learn new skills - Gain a qualification Get taught by professionals from media

and creative industries20 week course - 3 days per week

Preston Road, Brighton

(*Bus no. 28 from Churchill Square to Ringmer Community College)

Next start dates:September 2011

Still some space on current courses

Dyke Road, Brighton

Improve your team building skills and fitness, obtain

qualifications and improve your self confidence

26 week course5 days per week

Next start dates:9th May 20116th June 20114th July 2011

To apply for any of these come to a

Connexions drop-in or speak to your

Adviser!

COURSES

Starts Monday 16th May @ Dv8 Brighton

The DV8 Spark project is an exciting new 4 week training programme for young people aged 16 – 18 not currently in education or employment.

Focused around employability in the creative industries, young people will have the opportunity to:

Meet local creative employers Meet with events and festival promoters and gain the skills needed

to plan and market their own event. Learn how to Design posters and flyers using Photoshop. Visit exciting Festival events. Create a new and updated CV Gain an Arts Award and NOCN Step up Award Improve opportunities for work by making valuable contacts within

the Brighton creative industries. Get support in applying for next years college courses

This course is great for any young person who wants to learn how the creative industries work, wants to meet local employers who could offer opportunities in the future and wants help getting onto a creative course

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To apply for any of these come to a

Connexions drop-in or speak to your

Adviser!

Wilson Avenue, Brighton

ConstructionHair & Beauty

Sport & Public Services

12 weeks - 3 days per week

Start dates: Sept, Jan and April

Media Mix up - Crew Club & BACAMusic Production - Crew Club & BACAFirst 4 Media - BACAStart2Care - BACA

30 weeks - 4* days per week(*Start2Care 3 days)

Courses are held atCrew Club in Whitehawk and BACA in Falmer

next year.

The first Sparks course is due to start on 16th May and again in July and will be run at Dv8’s centre in Brighton, 205a Preston Road, BN1 6SA. The course will run from 10am – 5pm Monday and Thursdays

Personal Development COURSES

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FREE 12 week programme helping to build confidence and motivation, develop new

skills and qualifications, includes: a week away at a residential centre

a two week work experience placement

The Team Programme will look great on your CV and you will have the skills and

confidence to apply for a full-time course at City College for September should you

wish to do so. Travel is free and there are

no course costs.Next course starts in June

2011!

Starts Monday 6th June

Foundation Learning Courses at NACRO: Art & Design Childcare Construction Employability Skills

Courses take place in Lewes Road, Brighton

You can start a course at NACRO at any time - roll on roll off

Inductions take place every 2 weeks

Interested? Call 773913 or see your Connexions Adviser

WHEN? WHERE? WHAT IS IT?TUESDAY10.00am-12.30pm3.5.11-19.7.11[not including 31.5.11]

HONEYCROFT St Barnabas’ Hall,Sackville Road, Hove [Up stairs on left outside Honeycroft café]

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START Young mums/dads from teenage to 25yrs old- Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development - Art, craft and play activities- National Open College Network Accreditation - Free course, crèche and lunch

WEDNESDAY10.00am-12.30pm4.5.11-20.7.11[not including 1.6.11]

TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place,Brighton

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START Young mums/dads from teenage to 25yrs old- Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development - Art, craft and play activities- National Open College Network Accreditation - Free course, crèche and lunch

THURSDAY1.30-4.00pm5.5.11-21.7.11[not including 2.6.11]

TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE,Ivory Place,Brighton

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - STEPPING STONES- Personal development for young mothers teenage to 21yrs old- Includes- self esteem, sex and relationships, looking after yourself, finding out what you want and how to get it, communicating effectively- National Open College Network Accreditation - Free course, crèche and lunch

THURSDAY10.30am-12.30pm5.5.11-21.7.11[not including 2.6.11]

SALVATION ARMY CONGRESS HALL,1-6 Park CrescentBrighton

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE FOR LITERACY/NUMERACYYoung mums/dads from teenage to 25yrs old- Work at your own pace on your literacy/Numeracy skills- Computer based learning- Practice and final tests - National Open College Network Literacy Accreditation- Free course, crèche and final test

Although courses have started, you can still join in if places are available. Call Family Learning on 293801/email amanda.o’flaherty@brighton-hove.gov.uk to book a place.

www.bhlp.org.uk/family-learning

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Need help with your CV?Help with looking for a job?

Interview Skills help?Come to a Connexions

Drop-in!

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City Futures Jobs FairJobs for today, Careers for tomorrow

Thursday 9 June 2011 10am - 4pm @ Brighton DomeCome to the City’s Annual Jobs Fair run by Brighton & Hove City Council in partnership with

Jobcentre Plus. On the day you will be able to:

meet a large number of employers with jobs available now or in the following months

meet with training providers and see the benefits of learning new skills

get support with your CV and application forms

use six internet enabled computers to do online applications

learn about Apprenticeships

Take your CV along and dress smartly to impress the employers!

Everyone Welcome!

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobsfairSome of the employers attending so far:

Freedom Leisure, Zenith Staybrite, Skills Training UK, Babcock Training, JCP, Brighton & Hove City Council,

Domestic & General, Brighton & Hove Jobs, The Argus, Federation of Disabled People, Mobile Cloud, EDF Energy,

Brighton & Hove Albion, City College, Sussex Downs College, Care UK, Hilton, Transport & Planning (Brighton &

Hove City Council), Family Information Service (Brighton & Hove City Council), Northbrook College, BHTA, Agincare

UK, Mears, Prime Care Community Services, Allied Healthcare, Better Healthcare Services

The Argus are holding a competition for young journalists (aged16-18) to submit a 200 word news story about events or issues in their local community, school, college or family. The winner will have their work published in the paper, along with a story about their success. The article will then be sent to the National Council for the Training of Journalists for judging in the national competition - which attracts a cash prize, work experience and careers advice.The competition closing date is May 27th and entries should be sent to

Calling Young Journalists!

Go to: ‘Connexions Plus Brighton and Hove’

To apply for any of the opportunities mentioned in this newsletter speak to your Connexions Adviser or come along to your nearest Connexions drop-in (details on the front page).

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Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the latest

Vacancies on the Street!!

Updated every fortnight - available from Connexions Plus drop-ins

If you are now settled in work, training or on a college course and no longer wish to receive this newsletter or to update your contact details please Call Connexions on 01273 294247 or Email to: connexionsplus@brighton-hove.gov.uk Website: www.connexionsplus.co.uk

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