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(November) 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
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Ready to work, Prince’s Trust are partnering up with Wagamama to get you started in Customer Service. (Page 8)
Get experience in Catering with Croydon Taverns. (https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-154577)
Want to kick start your career, The Write Time are offering a range of different Traineeships. (https://www.the-write-time.org/traineeships.html)
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LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIP VACANCIES
TYPE EMPLOYER/DETAILS SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship
Property Management Facilitator Apprentice
Employer:
David and Gibbs
Training Provider: Aspire Achieve Advance
Limited
£346.15 - £423 per
week.
Coordinating the
administration of
building repair and
maintenance work.
Processing new
client’s
documentation.
Telephone sales.
Liaising with
suppliers, to
arrange site
visits/deliveries.
Mon-Fri.
9am-5pm.
37.5 hours per week.
Flat 2C, London,
SW12 8JD.
Aspire Achieve Advanced Limited
Email:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-194390
Application deadline: 10/11/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/DETAILS SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship Fitness Instructing Apprentice
Employer:
David Weir Leisure Centre
Training Provider: Lifetime Training Group Limited
£105 per week.
Creating personal
exercise plans for
members.
Showing members
how to use
exercise machines/
free weights
correctly.
General admin.
Complete health &
safety checks when
required.
Evenings and Weekends.
30 hours shift work.
Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1SL.
Lifetime Training Group Limited
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-191308
Application deadline: 15/11/2017
Apprenticeship Medical Receptionist / Administrator Apprenticeship
Employer:
Shirley Medical Centre
Training Provider: Croydon College
£190 per week.
Register patients.
Check
prescriptions.
Make new/follow up
appointments.
Ensure
confidentiality.
Filing/archiving.
Sort/distribute post.
Create posters to
advertise clinics
and events.
Mon-Fri.
37.5 hours per week.
334/370 Wickham Road,
Croydon, CR0 8BH.
Croydon College
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-177346
Application deadline: 28/11/17
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TYPE EMPLOYER/DETAILS SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship Assistant to Business Manager
Employer:
Two Spoons Café Bar
Training Provider: Croydon College
£210 per week.
Double checking
the night’s takings.
Ordering business
stationary and
dealing with post.
Providing staff
hours to payroll.
Keeping health and
safety files up to
date.
Mon-Fri.
30 hours per week.
Shift work.
(sometimes weekends)
72 Honor Oak Park, London,
SE23 1DY.
Croydon College
Please contact Hollie Reynolds
https://croydon.justapply.uk/1201304-
assistant_to_business_manager.html
Application
deadline: 30/11/17
Apprenticeship Business Improvement Assistant
Employer:
Ekaya Housing Association
Training Provider: Croydon College
£266.66 per week.
Present
performance data
for use by senior
management team.
Submit quarterly /
annual
performance
returns.
Collate monthly
updates to the
annual plan.
General required
duties.
Mon-Fri.
9am-5:30pm.
Lincoln House, 1-3 Brixton Road,
London, SW9 6DE.
Croydon College Please contact Hollie
Reynolds
Web: https://croydon.justapply.uk/1201301-business_improvement_assisant.html
Application deadline: 01/12/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/DETAILS SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship SEO Marketing Apprentice
Employer: Asergis Ltd
Training Provider:
QA Limited
£162.50 -270.80 per
week.
Develop engaging
content for web,
articles, blogs,
news reads and
social media.
Optimise content
for SEO.
Carry out
offline/online
research.
Mon-Fri.
35 hours per week.
(working hours determined by line
manager)
375 Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3HP.
QA Limited
Tel: 03450 747 825
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-189800
Application deadline: 10/11/2017
Apprenticeship Beauty Therapy Apprentice
Employer: Crown Beauty Ltd
Training Provider:
Saks (Education) Limited
£105 per week.
Staffing reception
desk.
Answering
telephone queries.
Greeting
customers.
Assisting therapist
& other associated
duties as required.
Shifts (TBC)
(Inc. Saturdays)
30 hours per week.
3 Crown Point Parade, London,
SE19 3NG.
Saks (Education) Limited
Tel: 01325 341 596
Email:
Application
deadline: 15/12/2017
Apprenticeship Apprentice Catering Assistant
Employer:
Croydon Taverns Limited
Training Provider: JACE Training Ltd
£122.50 per week.
Work alongside
other staff in the
kitchen.
Preparing and
serving traditional
pub fare, fresh daily
specials and
Sunday roast
lunches.
Mon-Fri.
9am-5pm (TBC)
35 hours per week.
112 Cherry Orchard Road,
Croydon, CR0 6BA.
JACE Training Ltd
Tel: 020 8773 8146
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-154577
Application deadline: 30/11/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/DETAILS SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Traineeship Traineeships in IT
Employer: QA
Training Provider:
QA Limited
(Travel & lunch may be
covered, please check
with the training
provider)
Gain real work
experience.
Get the training and
skills needed to
progress onto the
fully paid QA
Apprenticeship
Scheme.
Work preparation
training.
6 weeks. St. James House, 10 Rosebery Avenue,
London, EC1R 4TF.
QA Limited
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/6
51718
Tel: 01753 898 736
Application deadline: 30/11/2017
Traineeship Traineeship in Digital Marketing
Employer:
Le Change Studio Ltd
Training Provider: QA Limited
(Travel & lunch may be
covered, please check
with the training
provider)
Assist with
uploading product
pictures and
descriptions to e-
commerce
site/marketing
channels.
Manage marketing
channels to
periodically update
articles/marketing
messages.
6 weeks. Pan Peninsula Square, London,
E14 9HP.
QA Limited
Tel: 01753 898 746
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/6
87080
Application deadline: 30/11/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/DETAILS SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Traineeship Traineeship in Business Admin
Employer:
Passage 2000
Training Provider: QA Limited
(Travel and lunch may be
covered, please check
with the employer)
Telephone
handling.
Basic admin duties.
Assisting the
finance team.
Data entry.
Booking meetings.
Minute taking
during meetings.
Photocopying,
scanning and filing.
Dealing with face to
face queries.
6 weeks. St.Vincents Centre, Carlisle Place,
London, SW1P 1NL.
QA Limited
Tel: 03450 747 825
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/-
72006
Application deadline: 30/11/2017
Traineeship The Write Time Traineeships
Training Provider: The Write Time
(Travel expenses will be covered)
An employer-
designed package
to give you the
knowledge,
experience and
skills to be
successful in
finding and
sustaining a job.
Starting Bonus of
£70/ Refer a friend
bonus
13 weeks.
Aged 16-24.
Cornerstone House, 14 Willis Road,
Croydon, CR0 2XX.
The Write Time
Tel: 020 8689 7676
https://www.the-write-
time.org/traineeships.html
Application deadline: Enrol now
27/11/2017
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.
Flexible programmes
to meet individual
needs.
Vocational pathway
into public services or
further education.
Recognised
qualifications.
Maths and English.
Personal fitness.
Full time course.
Approx. 30 weeks.
Flexible start dates.
Uniform.
Mon-Fri.
9am – 4.30pm.
Military Preparation College,
TA Barracks, Mitcham Road,
Croydon, CR0 3RU.
16-18 years.
Contact MPCT directly for more information.
MPCT
Tel: 08442 438 438
Email: [email protected]
www.mpct.co.uk
Text: JOIN to 88008
Web: www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Preparation-
College-Croydon/9322351668491
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Prince’s Trust ‘Get Started with Sports’
Taster Day:
14th November 2017
Main Programme: 20TH-24TH November 2017
In partnership with Barnardo’s, Big Lottery Fund and Creative Sport and Leisure.
Learning how to deliver a coaching session.
Participate in a range of sports e.g. football, basketball, cricket.
Level 1 Principles of
Coaching
Qualification.
Level 1 Award for
Activators
Qualification.
Benefit from
staff/mentors with
potential next steps.
Thornton Heath Leisure Centre,
100 High Street, Thornton Heath,
CR7 8LF.
16-25 years old.
Princes Trust
Email: Outreach.london@princes
-trust.org.uk
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983 385 418
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TITLE & DATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
KEY POINTS LOCATION ELIGIBILITY/Application Info
CONTACT DETAILS
Prince’s Trust ‘Get Started in Robotics
with Procter Learning Technologies’
Taster Day:
14th November 2017
Main Programme: 20th-24th November 2017
Learn about technology and engineering behind robotics.
Work in groups to design and build your own robots.
Access ‘Get Hired’ Employability days.
Free one week
programme.
Meets experts from
the industry.
Gain a Crest
Discovery Award.
Travel and lunch
expenses covered by
the programme.
East London
(please check with the provider for specific
details)
16-25 years old.
Doesn’t affect your benefits.
Princes Trust
Email: Outreach.london@princ
es-trust.org.uk
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983 385 418
Leadership Programme- Volunteer English/Math
Tutor
Fixed day (weekdays/weekends)
Flexible: 3pm-5pm
At least 10 weeks.
Reasonable travel
expenses covered.
Receive SSAT
accredited leadership
qualification.
90 minute sessions.
Provide high impact tuition to young people from low income backgrounds.
You will be equipped with full training and detailed resources.
Local school, Croydon, CR0 2TA.
Suitable for 16 to 30 year olds.
Team Up
https://vinspired.com/events/267715-leadership-programme-volunteer-
english-maths-tutor
Prince’s Trust Ready to work with Leap
21st & 23rd November 2017
Develop your confidence and leadership skills.
Lunch and travel included.
Interview for live jobs
e.g. The White
Company, Virgin
Trains, RSA, National
Theatre Jobs, etc.
Moorgate, Central London.
(please check with the
provider for specific details)
Suitable for 18 to 30 year olds.
Prince’s Trust
To apply email you name and contact number to:
Prince’s Trust Ready to work with
Wagamama
16th-17th November 2017
Access to trial shifts at Wagamama restaurants.
Interview for full / part time vacancies.
Free lunch.
Team building
exercises.
Boost employability
skills and confidence.
Travel expenses paid
on programme (upon
proof of valid receipt).
42-43 Great Marlborough Street,
Carnaby, London,
W1F 7JL.
Suitable for 18 to 30 year olds.
Prince’s Trust
To apply email you name and contact number to:
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TITLE & DATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
KEY POINTS LOCATION ELIGIBILITY/Application Info
CONTACT DETAILS
Prince’s Trust Fairbridge Programme
Main Programme:
13th-17th November 2017 or
4th-8th December 2017
Improve confidence, communication and teamwork.
Employability and independent living workshops.
2 night residential in Sussex.
Travel expenses paid
on programme.
1:1 literacy and
numeracy sessions.
Entry level 3 in
personal development
and employability.
(Please check with the training provider)
16-25 year olds.
Not in education, training or employment.
Lives in London.
Princes Trust
Email: Outreach.london@princ
es-trust.org.uk
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983 385 418
Princes Trust ‘Get Started with Game
Design with Next Gen’
Taster day: 21st November 2017
Main Programme:
27th Nov-1st December 2017
A free one week programme.
Work in groups on storyboarding, artwork and marketing for a new game idea.
Inspirational talk from the Sony team at PlayStation.
Understand programming and the use of unity software.
Meet industry experts
and game design
experts.
Gain insight into
different career
routes.
Lunch and travel
provided throughout
the programme.
East London 16-25 year olds.
Not in education, training or employment.
Princes Trust
Email: Outreach.london@princ
es-trust.org.uk
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983 385 418
Harlequins Rugby Club HITZ Programme
Regular Intakes
12 Week programme
Learn new skills and
gain qualifications.
Take part in sport
Industry days.
Group sessions.
Monday to Wednesday
9:30 am – 3:30pm.
Gain a BTEC Level 1
or 2 in Work Skills.
Qualification in
Principles of Coaching
Sport Level 1
Functional Skills.
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.
Harlequins Rugby Club
Tel: 07590 890 868
Email: Matthew.Shillabeer@qui
ns.co.uk
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TITLE & DATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
KEY POINTS LOCATION ELIGIBILITY/Application Info
CONTACT DETAILS
Street League Employability Programme
Regular Intakes
Employability & work
skills support.
Football sessions.
Support into
education, work or
training.
Personal Development
or Progression
Academy.
Personal
Development: support
with inter-personal
skills.
Progressions
Academy:
Employability & 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.
Street League
Email: callum.simpson@streetl
eague.co.uk
Web: www.streetleague.co.uk
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.
Please enquire directly with the provider.
Lives Not Knives
Web: http://livesnotknives.org
Tel : 020 8681 8244
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LOCAL EVENTS & VOLUNTEERING
TITLE & DATE/TIME BRIEF DESCRIPTION CONTACT DETAILS Skills London 2017
24th-25th November 2017
9:30am-4pm
UK’s biggest job and careers event for 15-24 year olds.
200 exhibitors including top employers, colleges, training providers and advisers.
Discover careers through interactive, inspirational activities and demonstrations.
Discover virtual reality, design your own app.
Live job boards.
Animated GIF photo booth.
East Entrance, Excel London,
One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock,
London, E16 1XL.
http://www.skillslondon.co.uk/
Capel Advice Evening
Tuesday 21st November 2017
5pm-7pm
Go along to an advice evening and talk to our tutors
to find out about any of our practical training courses,
in Animal Care, Gardening, Trees and Timber and
Garden Design, full and part-time.
Information for 2018 start.
Capel Manor College, Crystal Palace Park Farm,
Ledrington Road, London,
SE19 2BS.
Sports Coach Support
Saturday mornings
9:30am-12:15pm
Learn different rugby games and drills
Experience working with young children.
Could lead to a paid role.
Suitable for those between the ages of 16 and 30.
Grow your confidence.
Wandsworth Common Park, Near Skylark Café and behind Tennis Courts,
Wandsworth, SW18 3RT
https://vinspired.com/events/267922-sports-coach-support
Wimbledon Art Fair Volunteer
16th-17th November 2017 2pm-10pm
18th-19th November 2017
11am-6pm
Front-of-house and behind-the-scene roles available.
Opportunity to meet new people and gain experience working in a creative, collaborative environment.
Help visitors, bar work when necessary, provide information, welcome visitors.
Maximize opportunities for donations and purchases.
Wimbledon Arts Studio, 10 Riverside Road,
London, SW17 0BB
https://www.wimbledonartfair.com/blog/2017/10/6/call-for-volunteers