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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.
Get the chance to showcase your work at Somerset House with Princes Trust ‘Get Started with Product Design’ Course! For more details see page 9
Want to be a Transport Planning Technician Apprentice? Arriva has teamed up with Croydon Works to give you this opportunity! For more
details visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-151064
FORE Fitness and Icon Training are offering a Traineeship in fitness instructing! For more details visit
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/-143060
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LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIP VACANCIES
TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship
Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice
Employer:
Crest Nicholson PLC
Training Provider: National Construction College
£188.30 per week.
Interpreting
technical drawings
& specifications
Assessing and
selecting
appropriate wood
for the job
Dismantling
temporary
structures.
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
Unit D1 Broomsleigh
Business Park Worsley Bridge Road
London SE26 5BN
National Construction
College
Tel: 0300 456 5333
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-140248
Application deadline: 18/08/2017
Apprenticeship
Estate Caretaker Apprentice
Employer: Blenheim Gardens Resident
Management
Training Provider: SEAC Recruitment Services
Ltd
£150.00 - £180.00 per
week.
To monitor and
undertake cleaning
duties.
Maintain
supervision of
estate to prevent
unauthorized
access
Familiarize tenants
with new systems
To undertake
garden
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
24 Prague Place London
SW2 5ED
SEAC Recruitment Services Ltd
Email:
k
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-154875
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maintenance
duties
Application deadline: 06/08/2017
Apprenticeship Science Technician Apprentice
Employer:
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Training Provider: Kingston College
£10,000 per annum
To clean, maintain,
calibrate and test
equipment and to
ensure safe
working order.
To maintain
laboratories/prep
rooms in a clean,
tidy.
To re-stock
glassware and
other general
laboratory
equipment and
consumables
regularly.
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Ewell Road Sutton
SM3 8AB
Kingston College
Tel: 020 8546 2151
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticesh
ip/-151064
Application deadline: 07/08/2017
Apprenticeship Customer Service Apprentice
Employer:
Arriva
Training Provider: Please enquire with the
employer.
£14,000 per annum
(Plus benefits)
Ensure customer
comfort and
understanding by
responding
positively to
enquiries
Pro-actively
approaching
customers who
may need
assistance.
Working with
Station
management to
Shifts between: 7am- 8pm
South London Overground Stations
(for more information
please contact the employer)
Croydon Works
Tel: 020 8604 7471
Email: info@croydonworks
.co.uk
Web: https://croydonworks.co.uk/opportunitie
s/1164/customer-service-apprentice
Application
deadline: 11/08/2017
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action
improvements
Ensure good
communications
with customers
including during
times of delay,
engineering works
or cancelations.
Apprenticeship Human Resource Apprentice
Employer:
Arriva
Training provider: Please enquire with the
employer.
£14,000 per annum
(Plus benefits)
Recruitment
selection
Employee relations
HR systems and
administration
Learning &
development
Projects
Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm
Overground House 125 Finchley Road
Swiss Cottage London
NW3 6HY
Croydon Works
Tel: 020 8604 7471
Email: info@croydonworks
.co.uk
Web: https://croydonworks.co.uk/opportunitie
s/1165/human-resource-apprentice
Application
deadline: 11/08/2017
Apprenticeship** Transport Planning Technician Apprentice
Employer:
Arriva
Training Provider: Please enquire with the
employer.
£14,000 per annum
(Plus benefits)
The planning and
design of transport
and traffic policies,
plans, schemes
and systems
Collecting,
preparing and
presenting data
Modelling transport
and traffic systems
Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm
Overground House 125 Finchley Road
Swiss Cottage London
NW3 6HY
Croydon Works
Tel: 020 8604 7471
Email: info@croydonworks
.co.uk
Web: https://croydonworks.co.uk/opportunitie
s/1166/transport-
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Assessing the
impacts of possible
transport
measures
The development
and
implementation of
travel planning
(Smart Travel)
schemes
planning-technician-
apprenticeship-
Application deadline: 11/08/2017
Apprenticeship Cleaner Apprentice
Employer: Arriva
Training Provider:
Please enquire with the employer.
£14,000 per annum
(Plus benefits)
Undertaking on
board cleaning
tasks and
turnaround
cleaning
Assisting in the
continuous
development of
train cleaning
standards,
materials,
practices and
principles in line
with statutory and
safety standards.
Ensuring
impeccable
customer service
Weekly shifts. 35 – 40 hours per
week.
Various locations in South London.
(Please contact the employer for more
information)
Croydon Works
Tel: 020 8604 7471
Email: info@croydonworks
.co.uk
Web: https://croydonworks.co.uk/opportunitie
s/1167/cleaner-apprenticeship-
Application
deadline: 11/08/2017
Traineeship Fitness Instructing Traineeship
Employer:
FORE Fitness
Lunch and travel may be
covered, please check directly
with the provider
Assisting in
membership sales.
Keeping the club
clean.
.Duration: 7 weeks 254-258 North End Road
London SW6 1NJ
Icon Training
Tel: 012 9142 3655
Email:
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Training Provider: Icon Training
Assisting in
member enquiries.
Completing gym
inductions.
Assisting with
classes and
completing daily
and weekly
checklists
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/-
143060
Traineeship Support Worker Traineeship
Employer: Lifecare Professionals Ltd
Training Provider:
Lifecare Qualifications Limited
Lunch and travel may be
covered, please check directly
with the provider
Helping to cook /
serve meals.
Provide personal
care.
Help promote
physical & mental
wellbeing by taking
clients out / good
company.
Identifying the
support clients may
need to stay
independent/ safe
in their own homes.
Feeding back to
head office.
Duration: 6 weeks
Classroom training: 2 weeks, mon-tues
10am-3pm
Work placement: 4 weeks part time, mon-tues
57 Bermondsey Street,
London, SE1 3XJ
Lifecare Qualifications
Limited
Laura/ Fatima
Tel: 02082214160
Email: [email protected]
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/-
137801
Application deadline: 07/08/2017
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Traineeship Retail Traineeship
Employer: Asda
Training Provider
Babcock Training Limited
Lunch and travel may be
covered, please check directly
with the provider
Opportunity to work
in store, George’s
and Logistics.
Provide good
customer service
Chance to receive
a formal interview
for employment or
apprenticeship.
Duration: 6 weeks
204 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London,
SW11 1JG
Babcock Training Limited
Email: Soumaia.boussif@babcockinternational.
com
Tel: 07879412966
Traineeship Business Admin Traineeship
Employer: Iqinit Ltd
Training Provider:
Smart Training
Lunch and travel may be
covered, please check directly
with the provider
Answer and direct
phone calls.
Book travel
arrangements.
Develop and
maintain a filing
system.
Provide general
support to visitors.
Order office
supplies.
Duration: 6 months
London Road, Kingston upon,
KT2 6NH
Smart Training
Tel: 0845 177 0695
Email: [email protected]
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/-
124458
Application deadline: 18/07/2017
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
Math’s 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
Tel: 08442438438
Email: [email protected]
www.mpct.co.uk
Text JOIN to 88008
www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Preparation-
College-Croydon/9322351668491
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Princes Trust & Makerversity
‘Get Started with Product Design’
Taster day:
9th August 2017
Main programme: 14th August – 18th August
2017
Design and make your own unique
Work as a group to plan an exhibition to showcase your products
Participate in workshops in Graphic Design, 3D Printing, Laser cutting, Woodwork, Computer Aided Design and more!
Opportunity for progression including a 10-day work experience placement following the programme
3 months’ progression support
Travel and Lunch provided throughout the programme
Please enquire directly with the provider.
16 – 25 year olds
Please enquire directly with the provider for more
information.
Princes Trust
Text: ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
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Princes Trust ‘Get started in Radio’
Taster day:
3rd August 2017
Main Programme: 7th-11th August 2017
Free one week free course.
Produce your own podcast.
Learn how to technically devise, record, edit & present compelling radio shows/ podcasts.
Travel expenses are covered on the programme.
3 months progression support.
Improve confidence, team work and time management skills.
West London
Please check directly with the provider for a specific
location.
16-25 year olds. Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
Princes Trust ‘Get started with Product
Design’
Taster day: 9th August 2017
Main Programme:
14th- 18th August 2017
Participate in workshops in Graphic Design, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Woodwork, and CAD.
Showcase products at London Somerset House.
Lunch and travel are provided throughout the programme.
Free one week course.
Opportunity for progression, Inc. 10 day work experience programme.
Central London
Please check directly with the provider for a specific
location.
16-25 year olds. Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
Princes Trust ‘Get into Construction’
Taster day:
16th August 2017
Main Programme: 21st August- 15th September
2017
Construction roles including plumbing, plastering & labouring.
CV Writing, interview / Job search workshops.
Free four week programme.
Gain your CSCS card.
Access to get hired employability events.
Please check directly with the provider for a specific
location.
18-30 year olds.
Not currently in education, training or employment
and living in London
Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
Princes Trust ‘Get into customer service
with HSBC’
Taster day: 24th August 2017
Main programme:
4th-29th September 2017
4 week programme; in banking industry.
Receive support to apply for positions at HSBC.
Boost employability skills.
Work experience in HSBC branch.
Travel / lunch expenses paid on programme.
Vetting checks apply- no large debts, proof of ID required.
Up to 6 months mentoring support; access to ‘get hired’ employability days.
Central London
For the training location, please check directly with
the provider.
Work experience: candidates will be
allocated to your nearest HSBC branch.
16-25 year olds.
16-17 year olds must not currently be in education, training or employment.
(no impact on benefits
claims)
Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
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Princes Trust ‘Get started with
Robotics’
Taster day: 1st August 2017
Main programme:
7th-11th August 2017
In partnership with Protector Learning Technologies.
Learn about the technology and engineering behind robotics.
Design, build and test your own robots.
Up to three months support.
Lunch/ travel may be covered.
London
Please check directly with the provider.
16-25 year olds. Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
Princes Trust ‘Fairbridge Programme’
(X2 programmes,
alternative locations / start dates)
Improve confidence,
communication &
teamwork.
Employability and
independent living
workshops.
Travel/ lunch
expenses covered.
1:1 literacy and
numeracy sessions.
2 night residential in
Sussex.
Entry level 3 in
Personal
development and
employability.
Kennington Centre, SW9 6EJ
Start: Monday 14th August
Poplar Centre, E3 4QA
Start: Monday 7th August
16-25 year olds
(no impact on benefit claims)
Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983385418
Tel: 0800842842
Princes Trust & QPR ‘Get Started with Football’
Taster day:
2nd August 2017
Main programme: 7th–11th August 2017
Get the opportunity to
work with QPR and
learn from
Meet new people and
improve your
communication,
teamwork and
leadership skills
Achieve a FA Level 1
Coaching qualification
Gain emergency first
aid and safeguarding
qualifications
Lunch and travel
provided throughout
the programme
Please enquire directly with the provider.
16 – 25 years
Not in education, employment or training
Living in London
Princes Trust
Text ‘Call me’ to 07983 385 418
Tel: 0800842842
BFI Future Film Academy at BFI Southbank
September- December
Most sessions run
Wednesday (6-8pm), Saturdays & over
the October half term
Trained by industry and education professionals to produce short films.
Opportunity to gain NCFE ‘Preparing to Work in the Film Industry’ accreditation.
Free access to
screenings at the BFI
London Film Festival /
monthly BFI Future
Film Events.
Applicants/ Parents/
Carers are welcome
Belvedere Road, South Bank,
London, SE1 8XT
For 16-19 year olds
Must live in London
Only available to 20 aspiring filmmakers
BFI Future Film Academy
Futurefilm.Academy@bf
i.org.uk. http://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi
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Masterclasses with film makers.
to opening evening on
23rd August 2017.
Application deadline:
08/09/17
The Write Time ‘Music & Employability
Workshop’
Date: 14th-18th August 2017
Time:
10am – 3pm
Lyric & song writing
Opportunity to record
your own track
Personal and social
development.
Employability skills
Access to ‘Urban
Experience’ Bus
Explore career
opportunities within
the music industry at
Big Education
Gain an accredited
employability skills
qualification
The Write Time Cornerstone House
14 Willis Road Croydon CR0 2XX
16 – 18 years.
Contact The Write Time directly for more
information.
The Write Time
Dwayne Jacobs Tel: 07572710638
Tony Amber
Tel: 07903 689 638 anthonyamber@the-
write-time.org
The Write Time ‘One Week Sports
Workshop’
Date: 7th-11th August 2017
Time:
10am – 3pm
CV writing
Fitness & gym sessions
End of programme trip
Provided lunch
5-a-side football
Review different career paths and opportunities
Receive support from
Youth Workers and
Employment Coaches
Receive job
application support
The Write Time Cornerstone House
14 Willis Road Croydon CR0 2XX
16 – 18 years.
Contact The Write Time directly for more
information.
The Write Time
Carl Daley Tel: 07903689659
Navjeet Hullen
Tel: 07940533053 navjeethullen@the-
write-time.org
The Write Time ‘Media Workshop’
Date:
31st July – 4th August 2017
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
CV writing
Cover letters
Interview techniques
Day trip to South
London Press or BBC
Guest speaker from
Travel and lunch
provided
The Write Time Cornerstone House
14 Willis Road Croydon CR0 2XX
16 – 18 years.
Contact The Write Time directly for more
information.
The Write Time
Cherelle Murray Tel: 07930227441
Paula Phillip
Tel: 07572710635 paulaphillip@the-write-
time.org
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Legacy Academy of Sport Independent Sports & Education Academy
Start date: September 2017
(term times)
A full time education
and sports programme
Full time study BTEC
Level 1, 2, 3 Sports
Diploma.
Full week programme.
Work experience
opportunity.
Choice of elite, either
basketball, football,
cricket or tennis
training.
Life skills and
enrichment
programme.
County Cricket Club, Beckenham,
Kent
16-18 year olds Legacy Academy of Sport
info@legacyacademysp
ort.com
Tel: 07533 913882
www.legacyacademysport.com
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.
Contact: Matthew Shillabeer
Tel: 07590890868
Email:
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.
Website: www.streetleague.co.uk
Email:
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
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LOCAL EVENTS & VOLUNTEERING
TITLE & DATE/TIME BRIEF DESCRIPTION CONTACT DETAILS Careers in Fashion (London)
Date:
Sunday 10th September 2017
Time: 10am-4pm
FREE
For 16-25 year olds.
Organised by Eric Festival.
At the careers fair you can find; interactive technology, innovative exhibitors, industry workshop, free stuff.
Learn about job opportunities, realities, salary, etc.…
The Hospital Club, 24 Endell, London,
W2CH 9HQ
To book: https://app.hiive.co.uk/events/careers-in-fashion-london/4096/#/
Croydon Works ‘Employability Training Course’
Date:
Between 4th-21st August 2017
FREE
For Croydon residents only.
Activities will be carried out over 6 days.
The course will address; confidence & motivation, personal branding, CV building, Job applications and interview techniques.
Provided; group training, 121 support and social activity.
Croydon Town Hall, Kathrine Street,
Croydon, CR0 1NX
Tel: 02086047471
To sign up: https://croydonworks.co.uk/opportunities/1142/zip-into-
work-employability-programme
4th Chicago Blues Camp
Date: 16th-18th August 2017
Time:
10am-1pm
Limited to 20 pupils.
For students between the ages of 12-18, that are intermediate to advanced musicians.
Work hard, learn about the blues, improve your music, performance skills and make friends.
Instructed by Chicago Blues Hall of Famer, Fernando Jones.
209 Hackney Road, London, E2 8JL
Tel: 020 7729 7593
http://www.wired4music.co.uk/opportunities/4th-chicago-blues-camp-
comes-to-london/
Advice Sessions
Date: Friday 25th August 2017
Time:
10am-3pm
Held and run by Capel Manor.
Advice on qualifications and career opportunities in the great outdoors.
Find out more about a range of courses; animal care and management, arboriculture and countryside, floristry, garden design, horticulture and landscaping.
Crystal Palace Park Centre, The Jubilee Stand, Ledrington Road, Crystal Palace,
SE19 2BS
www.capel.ac.uk
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