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July 2016 Version
16-19 Opportunities Bulletin
This bulletin is regularly updated with current courses, jobs with training, personal development opportunities and event information suitable for young people who are aged 16-19 (up to 16-25 with a diagnosed physical or learning difficulty or disability). If you would like a copy of the most recent edition or you are still unsure about your next step rings us on 0208 726 7485 or email us on [email protected] and you will be added to our mailing list.
Beats Learning are offering a variety of vocational programmes for young people interested in Construction, Retail, Customer Service and more. They are also running a English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL) programme in a small and supportive setting based with LNK in Centrale
Shopping Centre. More information on Beats Learning can be found on the Courses section of the Bulletin.
An excellent apprenticeship opportunity has arisen with Mulalley, an award-winning construction company who is partnered with Croydon Works. They are looking for a Multi-Trade Apprentice, who enjoys practical work and is keen to learn new skills and willing to work within a team, to work on a variety of projects within the Croydon area. Taking this opportunity will develop your skills in a wide range of construction related areas, and
widen your future prospects massively. More information about this apprenticeship is in the Apprenticeship & Traineeship section of the Bulletin.
For more details visit www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation for a Traineeship in Coaching. This is a great taste of working with groups and individuals to engage them in sport and training and and ideal for a self-motivated individual seeking their first experience of this.
For more details visit www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshipsearch
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LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIP VACANCIES
TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES/INFO
HOURS & ELIGIBILITY
LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship
Multi-Trade Apprenticeship
Multi-Trade (Maintenance Operations) Apprentices
Employer: Mulalley
(Croydon Works Partner)
£3.30 per hour
Carry out a
range of works
across different
construction
trades at various
residential
properties.
40 hour week
You need to enjoy practical work, be keen to learn new
skills and be willing to work within a team.
Will need to pass Croydon College
entry assessments.
New Addington - Full details to be
supplied on application.
Contact: Adnan Ahmed
Tel: 02086678311
Email: info@croydonworks
.co.uk
Apprenticeship
Business and Administration
Apprentice Medical Receptionist
Employer: Faccini House
Limited
Training Provider: South Thames College
£150.00 per week Booking and
managing patient
appointments
using the
computerised
Medical System.
Maintaining
inventory.
8am – 2pm Mon to Fri
(30 Hours Per Week)
Minimum of
GCSE at Grade C or above in
English Language and Mathematics
or equivalent.
Middleton Road, Morden, London,
SM4 6RS.
Contact: Ryan McCann
Tel: 0208 918 7272
Email:
Application:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/753360
Apprenticeship
Activity Leadership
Apprentice Activity Instructor
Employer: Frylands Wood Scout Camp
Training Provider:
£123.75 per week Undertake a
programme of
on- and off- the
job training and
gain experience
Mon - Fri (35hrs)
Minimum age 18 years on start
date.
Featherbed Lane, Croydon, London,
CR0 9AA.
Contact: Jade Marshall
Application: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.
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RESOURCES (N E) LIMITED as an activity
instructor;
To assist in the
delivery of safe,
high quality
residential
experiences
A-C in Maths and English or equivalent.
gov.uk/apprenticeship/754545
Apprenticeship
Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Hair Assistant Apprentice
Employer: RUSH Hair
Enquire further with the employer.
2 year
apprenticeship of
which you will
attend the RUSH
Academy 1 day
per week to gain
an NVQ Level 2
in Hairdressing
Assisting stylists
with:
shampooing,
conditioning,
colouring, cutting
& styling clients
hair
16-24 year olds. 23 George Street,
Croydon, Surrey,
CRO 1LA.
Apply via the following link:
http://careers.rush.co.uk/jobs/apprentice
s/
Apprenticeship
Childcare Apprenticeship
Nursery Assistant Apprentice
Employer: Fennies Under 5’s Day Nurseries
Employer: Hawk Training
£136.95 per week + free lunch
Develop experience in all areas of day to day nursery life.
Gain knowledge of current good childcare practice in order to start a fulfilling career in childcare.
16-23 year olds.
Applicants need to hold a British or EU Passport, NI
Number or Indefinite Leave to
Remain.
Current Vacancies in: Addiscombe Road
(CR0 5PP) Beckenham (BR3 1LS)
Beech House (CR2 0JT)
Christchurch (CR8 2NL)
St. Augustines (CR2 6BA)
Horley (RH6 7HS)
Application: http://hawktraining.
com/vacancies
Main Switchboard: 0208891 0992
Learner & Employer Advisory Number:
0203 664 7258
Email: info@hawktraining.
com
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Traineeship Football Coaching Traineeship
Employer: Crystal Palace FC Foundation
Training Provider: B2B
Engage Ltd
Lunch and travel may be provided;
enquire further with the employer.
12 week
traineeship
Gain a nationally
recognised sport
qualification
Gain valuable
work experience.
16-24 years old.
Not currently employed.
Qualified below
Level 3 (A level).
Selhurst Park Stadium,
Holmesdale Road, London,
SE25 6PU.
Contact: Tancredi Centra
Tel: 07710306323
Traineeship Retail Traineeship
Employer: British Heart Foundation Sales Limited
Training Provider: Smart Training & Recruitment
£30 a week. Lasts for 6
weeks to 6
months.
Providing friendly
and professional
customer service
Processing sales
on the till
Replenishing
displays and
receiving
donations
16-24 years old.
Not currently employed.
Qualified below
Level 3 (A level).
1 Bisenden Road Croydon London
CR0 6UN
Contact: Adam Woollard
Tel: 01983 475007
Traineeship Digital Marketing Traineeship
Employer: Music Relief Foundation
Training Provider: QA Limited
Lunch and travel may be provided;
enquire further with the employer.
Lasts for a
minimum of 6
weeks.
Market on social
media.
Generate daily
content.
16-18 years old, not currently
employed, and qualified below
Level 3 (A level). OR 19 to 24 years
old, qualified below Level 3 (A level) and with an Education, Health
and Care Plan (EHC plan).
Wellesley Grove Croydon London
CR0 1XG
Contact: Raluca Dumoulin
Tel: 01753898736
This list is a taster and is not exhaustive; we encourage young people to visit the National Apprenticeship Service website to search for Traineeships and Apprenticeships in your chosen locations.
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LOCAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES STARTING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS
TITLE & DATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
KEY POINTS LOCATION ELIGIBILITY/Application Info
CONTACT DETAILS
Croydon Military Preparation College
(MPCT)
Courses starting every Monday.
Vocational pathway
into public services or
further education.
Recognised
qualifications.
Maths and English.
Full time course
Approx 30 weeks
Flexible start dates
Uniform
Monday - Friday
9am – 4.30pm
Meridian High School Fairchildes Avenue
New Addington Croydon CR0 0AH
16-18 years
Contact MPCT directly for more information.
Tel: 08442 438 438
Email: [email protected]
www.mpct.co.uk
Text JOIN to 88008
Harlequins Rugby Club HITZ Programme
Regular intakes
The Harlequin HITZ
programme is a very
unique and beneficial
programme.
Learn new skills and
gain qualifications.
Take part in sport.
Industry days.
Group sessions.
Gain a BTEC Level 1
or 2 in Work Skills
Level 1 Qualification
in Principles of
Coaching Sport
Functional Skills in
English and Maths.
Monday –
Wednesday
9:30am – 3:30pm
12 Weeks
Harlequins, Cobham Court,
Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR.
16-19 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training and who have not
previously achieved a Level 3 qualification.
Contact: Paul Wilson
Tel: 07590890868
Email: [email protected]
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Street League Employability Programme
Regular Intakes.
Employability & work
skills support
Football sessions.
Support into in
education, work or
training.
Personal Development
or Progression
Academy.
Personal
Development:
Support with
interpersonal skills.
Progressions
Academy:
Employability &
Functional Skills in
Maths & English.
Myatt’s Field North, Community Centre, 24 Crayshaw Road,
Brixton, SW9 6DE.
16-24 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training.
Website: www.streetleague.co.uk
Email:
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Game Changer:
Until May 2017
Game Changer is a sport and activity programme.
Opportunities to improve mental and physical health.
Coaching
qualifications and
volunteering
opportunities.
10-12 weeks.
Run by local sports clubs and agencies.
Open sessions promoted on the website.
Young people
requesting advice
and support will
be signposted to
health,
employment and
training support.
South & Upper Norwood, Addiscome, Woodside,
Norbury, Thornton Heath, North Croydon, New
Addington and Fieldway.
Young people age 14-25 years living in Croydon
and who aren’t in education or training.
Email: Christine.double@cvaliv
e.org.uk
Website: www.mygamechanger.c
o.uk
Facebook: mygamechanger2014
Twitter:
@my_gamechanger
Learners Progress Academy
On-going start dates in various programmes
Young people are able
to undertake various
BTEC’ leading to
recognised
qualifications
Progress on to a full-
time course or
apprenticeship.
GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths or English if not already obtained.
Teaching Assistants.
Children and Young
Peoples Workforce.
Health and Social
Care.
Business
Administration,
Customer Services, IT
User skills.
Personal
Development,
Workskills,
Employability Skills.
153 Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 8SS.
16-18 year olds. Contact: Warren Pongchai
Tel: 0208 654 6511 / 07984555710
Email:
Website:
www.learnersprogress.co.uk
Barnardo’s ‘Making the Most of your
Money’ Money Management Programme
Flexible one-to-one support
sessions/ starts
1-2-1 sessions (on
average 1-2 hours)
You will have confidential time to discuss your finances & access practical budgeting tools.
Support and tools to
plan and manage
your finances, savings
and budgeting
4 Week Programme
Sessions will be run at a convenient and local
community location e.g. library/ council office to suit you during office
hours.
14-25 year olds; not in education, employment or
training.
Clients outside this age group with children maybe
supported.
Contact: John Fisher or Natalie Smith
Tel: 020 7790 4621
Email:
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Lives Not Knives
Work Readiness Programme
On-going start dates
6 week work-ready
programme and
industry specific
workshops
The programme brings
young people,
employers & education
providers together
under one roof.
Writing the perfect CV
Job-winning interview
techniques
Personal Branding
Budget Management
Work experience
opportunities
Lives Not Knives, Upper Mall,
21 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TY.
(Enquire with provider).
Website: http://livesnotknives.org
/
SAY Youth
‘Croydon Construkt’ - Construction/ Engineering Employment Programme
9-18/8/16
Design, digitally model
and 'construkt' a large
scale building model in
this unique initiative.
You will receive
interactive
employability skills
training, work
experience in the
construction/engineeri
ng sector, and access
to exclusive
employment
opportunities.
Gain experience in the
latest digital design
using virtual reality
Career insights through networking with industry professionals
Hands-on
construction
experience & CSCS
card training for on-
site roles
Work experience with
leading
engineering/constructi
on companies
Support into jobs and
apprenticeships
Interactive
employability and
construction skills
training
Croydon – exact location to be advised
15-24 year olds who send a CV and covering letter
to the email address listed by 25
th July.
E-mail: [email protected]
Call: 07948 611 893 by Monday 25th July 2016
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Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation
‘ASPIRE II’ –
Employability Programme
12 weeks commending from 11/7/16
You can engage in structured activities around football industries, events, media and culture; this supports them to sustain engagement by providing mentoring support; and access to volunteering and opportunities through the project’s links with the football industry and grassroots community organisations’
Participants are able to gain accreditations like the NOCN Level 1 Skills for Employment, Training & Personal Development, Emergency First Aid Certificate, Business and Enterprise Skills, Community Sports Leaders Level 2 Award and the FA Level 1 Coaching Badge’.
Samuel Coleridge Taylor Centre: 194 Selhurst
Road, London SE25 6XX &
Selhurst Park Stadium: Holmesdale Road,
London SE 25 6PU
16-24 year olds Email: Susan Patterson Smith to request a referral
form on [email protected] or
call: 0208 634 5418
Greenfell Housing
Functional Skills and EmployabilitnTraining
Ongoing starts
Functional skills programmes on offer include:
Maths and English: up
to Level 2
ICT Level 1 and 2
Employability Skills for
Beginners
Gain recognised qualifications and support
in to employment.
Grenfell Housing & Training
Wandle Valley Resource Centre, Worsfold House Church Road, Mitcham,
Surrey CR4 3BE
16-24 year olds: please provide proof of ID and
benefits. Sign up on site every Monday at 10 a.m.
Call 0203 697 5730 or Text: 07715 991 099 Email: info@grenfell-
housing.co.uk Form: www.grenfell-
housing.co.uk
Fire Cadet Training
16 places awarded by application commencing
from 09/16- 07/17
Enhance key citizenship skills & build confidence.
Develop transferable,
practical skills for
future training or
employment.
Gain a nationally
recognised BTEC
Level 2 qualification
Play supportive roles
in your local
community and
develop positive peer
relationships.
Attend a local fire
station one evening a
wee & work alongside
LFB and community
volunteers.
Work in partnership
with other uniformed
cadet organisations.
Represent London
Fire Brigade at
prestigious events.
London Fire Brigade Croydon Fire Station,
Old Town, CR0 1AR
14-17 years old living or studying in Croydon.
You need to be able to commit to Wednesday nights from 6-9pm term
time at Croydon Fire Station and occasional
weekend events. It is ideal for practical learners or those that need a self-
confidence or self-esteem boost or those that just
feel like they would like to try something different.
To apply to join contact London
Fire Brigade for an application form at:
Tel: 020 8555 1200
For further information: please visit the London Fire Brigade website:
www.london-fire.gov.uk/FireCadets.a
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Beats Learning
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
+ Vocational Study
Programmes
August enrollment
ESOL for all levels
from ‘beginner’ to
‘improver’
Functional Skills
Support with
progression on to
ESOL/ Further
Education/ study
programmes and
employment including
Traineeships
Study programmes or
traineeships in: Retail
Construction,
Customer Service,
Business
Administration, Digital
Business
Administration
Support with
accessing bursaries if
eleigible
LNK Unit, Upper Mall,
Centrale Shopping Centre Croydon CR0 1TY
16-18 year olds (school leavers) and eligible for
funding
Call: 0203 302 5355
Princes Trust & TK Maxx
Get into Retail
Info Day: 26/7/16
Taster Day: 28/7/16
Main Programme: 1-26/8/16
Learn about customer service.
Improve teamwork and communication skills, boost confidence, develop interview skills and build their CV.
Get on-the-job training
in an M&S store with
regular feedback and
guidance via a
dedicated buddy.
Receive up to 6
months’ progression
support with the PT to
help them find work,
education or training
Guaranteed interview
at the end of the
programme.
Placements are in East and Central London
stores: Ilford / Beckton / Stratford / Wood Green / Leyton Mills / Haringey / Hackney / Tottenham / Walthamstow / Grace
Church Street / St Marys Axe / Covent Garden.
16-25 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training (Candidates who have been unemployed for
more than 6 months are desirable.)
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call Me’: 0798 338 5418
Email:
Princes Trust & QPR
Get Started with Football
Taster Day: 20/7/16
Main Programme: 25-29/7/16
Improve your football
skills
Get the opportunity to
work with QPR and
learn from
professionals
Meet new people and
improve your
communication,
Achieve a FA Level 1
Coaching
Qualification
Gain Emergency First
Aid and Safeguarding
Qualifications
Receive up to three
months' progression
support with the
Loftus Road Stadium S Africa Rd
London W12 7PJ
16-25 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training,
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call Me’: 0798 338 5418
Email:
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teamwork and
leadership skills
Prince's Trust to help
you find further work,
education or training
Princes Trust and Costa Coffee
Get Started with
Hospitality
Info Day: 2/8/16
Taster Day: 4/8/16
Main Programme: 8/8 - 2/9/16
Complete 4 weeks training with Costa Coffee
Improve your team work and communication skills
Gain key knowledge
and skills needed to
work in the coffee
industry
Achieve a Food
Hygiene Certificate
Receive up to 6
months’ progression
support with the
Prince’s Trust to help
you find work, get
back into education or
training
Attend a guaranteed
interview on
completion of the
programme
Lunch and uniform will
be provided for
Central London Costa Coffee Stores. Enquire for
full details.
16-25 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training,
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call Me’: 0798 338 5418
Email:
Age Unlimited
Enriching Skills: videography /
photography / job skills
4 session course: 26-29/7/16
Age Unlimited are
offering a 4 session
course to help you
develop and build your
digital skills and
confidence.
The training will be
delivered by a
professional
multimedia skills
trainer.
New skills to improve
your portfolio
Real life opportunity
to use your new skills
supported by a
professional
Lunch and travel
expenses re-
reimbursed if
applicable
Improve your
preparation for work
skills
Free Tablet (subject
to conditions)
Training will take place at a Central Croydon
location. Venue and time will be confirmed on
booking.
16-24 year olds Email: [email protected]
k
T: 020 8651 1343 / 07745 2722297
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Princes Trust
Get Into Facilities
Management
Info Day: 2/8/16
Taster Day: 4/8/16/
Main Programme: 8-19/8/16
Complete a work
placement in roles
such as Site
Maintenance, Admin,
Customer Service and
Engineering
Improve your
employability skills with
CV writing, interview
and job search
workshops
Achieve an accredited
qualification in
Customer Service
Gain IOSH Health and
Safety Qualifications
Up to six months'
support after the
programme to help
you find employment
or training
Access our ‘Get
Hired’ employability
events, which include
interviews for live
vacancies,
apprenticeships,
internships and other
opportunities
Opportunity of
employment with
guaranteed interviews
upon application after
successful completion
of the programme
(Enquire with provider). 16-25 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call Me’: 0798 338 5418
Email:
Princes Trust
Get Into Hospitality
Info Day: 19/7/16
Taster Day: 21/7/16
Main Programme: 25/7 – 5/8/16
Gain a Level 2 Food
Safety in Catering
qualification. Receive
training in Culinary
skills
Complete a work
placement within the
Hospitality Sector
Receive support to
apply for a Culinary
apprenticeship
Receive up to six
months progression
support from the PT
to help you find
further work or
training. Travel and lunch will
be provided during
the programme
Develop your
interview skills and
build your CV
(Enquire with provider). 18-25 year olds who are not in education,
employment or training
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call Me’: 0798 338 5418
Email:
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LOCAL EVENTS & VOLUNTEERING
TITLE & DATE/TIME BRIEF DESCRIPTION CONTACT DETAILS NXG Industry Trips and Mentors
London Film and Comic Con
Date: Friday 29th July Time: TBC
The programme supports
unemployed young people with dedicated industry mentors, trips in helping you explore career options in various industries through fun
and engagement activities
London Film and Comic Con will bring the biggest names from TV and film to Olympia London. This year's guestlist
is second to none:
Ron Perlman - Hell Boy Jack Gleeson - Games of Thrones
Matthew Lillard - Scream, Scooby Doo Elden Henson - Daredevil, Hunger Games
Bex Taylor-Klaus - Scream, Arrow John Wesley Shipp - The Flash
Jason David Frank - Power Rangers Dave Prowse - Star Wars
Jessica Henwick - Games of Thrones, Star Wars Rob Van Dam - Wrestling Legend
Fans can pose questions to their favourite star in a host
of talks and get memorabilia, available to purchase at the show, signed.
To be eligible for this trip you must be a current year 11 or aged 16-24 and not in education, employment or training.
For further information please contact NXG Connect on [email protected] / Tel: 02074737853 or see
W:www.nxgconnect.co.uk
Croydon Game Changer
Cricket Coaching
Every Sunday from 5th
June
10:00am – 12:00pm
Croydon Game Changer and Thornton Heath Cricket Coaching have come together to provide free Cricket
Coaching this summer. This could be a fantastic way into Cricket coaching and to gain an insight into the sport.
The cricket coaching sessions is available to 14 to 25
years old.
The sessions will be held at: Streatham and Croydon RFC,
Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath,
CR7 7JP.
Contact: Harshil
Tel: 07935465917
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Coulsdon College Open Evening
13/10/16
5:30pm – 8:00pm
You will have the opportunity to meet staff, tutors and students from across the broad range of courses on offer
as well as tour the college’s facilities.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01737 551 176
Coulsdon College Placehouse Lane
Old Coulsdon Croydon Surrey
CR5 1YA
Carshalton College Open Event
19/10/16
4.30pm – 7.00pm
You will have the opportunity to have a tour of Carshalton College, speak with tutors and current students and also receive advice and guidance. Carshalton College offers a
wide range of courses, from Level 1 to Undergraduate Level.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0208 544 4444
Carshalton College, Nightingale Road,
Carshalton, Surrey,
SM5 2EJ.
Croydon College
13/10/16
3:30pm – 6:00pm
You will have the opportunity to meet staff, tutors and students from across the broad range of courses on offer
as well as tour the college’s facilities.
Email: info@[email protected]
Tel: 020 8686 5700
Croydon College College Road
Croydon CR9 1DX
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East Surrey College
10/09/16
10:00pm – 2:00pm
You will have the opportunity to meet staff, tutors and students from across the broad range of courses on offer
as well as tour the college’s facilities.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01737 772611
East Surrey College Gatton Point London Road
Redhill Surrey
RH1 2JX
Lambeth College
15/10/16
10.00am - 2.00pm
Find out what Lambeth College. Meet our tutors, look around the facilities and talk to some of our current
learners. You can also get impartial advice on the next step that is right for you, learn how we can assist you
with financial support and fees; and find out what's new for 2016-2017.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0207 501 5010
Clapham Centre, 45 Clapham Common South Side,
London, SW4 9BL.
