Summer @ Young Hackney
New activities added: football, fundraising talent show, training in media and music, volunteering opportunities, Hackney Wicked Festival, a chance to get involved in Carnival and Summer Plus.
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Are you looking for an experience that can enhance your employability, give you an exceptional CV and change lives in the process?
Why not sign up for a year of full-time volunteering, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world? Working in primary schools as a mentor, tutor and role model, you will make a difference by delivering in-school and after-school programmes and community projects.
Benefits include:
Volunteers should be aged 18-25, City Year is particularly interested in people from the south of Hackney, and those who are not graduates (although graduates can apply). Come to the Tomlinson Centre on Tuesday 3 August to meet graduates from the programme and find out everything that City Year can offer you. Arrive at 14.15 to register for a 14.30 start. The Tomlinson Centre is located at Queenbridge Road, London E8 3ND, beside Albion Road. A 236 bus stops across the road from the Centre. www.thetomlinsoncentre.co.uk
Training for young people aged 14 – 19 who are not currently in education or who are seeking work. Create your own Video Game and achieve a Bronze Arts Award. You will also get a day of work experience at a Games Design Company, Numeracy training from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and advice and guidance about getting into work.
The course takes place at SCYAP, 82 – 84 Cromer Street, WC1H 8DG every Thursday & Friday from 10am – 4.30pm. £30 per week in attendance payments as well as other financial incentives to gain entry to employment.
For info or to book a place contact rebecca@rollingsound.co.uk or call 020 8694 6201.
Motivate To Achieve(M2A) is a unique participatory project delivered by London East Connexions in partnership with creative professionals.
You will have the opportunity to perform, develop your music production skills, or learn about event management and promotion.
This course is designed for 16 to 18 year olds who are not currently in education or training, or are looking for work. It is free, though places are limited and allocated on a first come-first served basis.
For information contact Philip Mathew, LECP: 020 8536 3630 or email: philip.mathew@londoneastconnexions.co.uk
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AlphaBSE offer construction training courses with job skills free of charge for 16-18 year olds. There is no registration charge, no training fees and no certification fees. Plus, you will receive Education Maintenance Allowance every week. Training venues now available in Hackney.
Contact: 0208 221 0321 or email: admin@alphabse.co.uk Web: www.alphabse.co.uk
City Year brings together young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, their diverse young leaders make a difference in the lives of children and transform schools and communities. They are recruiting volunteers now. Contact: Janderson@cityyear.org.uk or visit their website for more information
Immediate Theatre is offering an exciting range of courses for 16-25 year olds. This could be the first step on the path to your career in Theatre. Download more details here, and visit Immediate Theatre's website for other opportunities.
Host is an employability programme that has been designed to engage Hackney residents in the world of work, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector. The programme is designed for young people between the ages of 18 and 24, lone parents and those on incapacity benefit.
All participants will be provided with a coach to offer support and guidance throughout the programme and for 10 weeks after the end of the programme. For more information download the briefing sheet.
The London Contemporary Dance School Centre for Advanced Training are looking for young people with the talent, ambition and determination to become professional dance artists. The Place’s new Centre for Advanced Training enables students aged 10-17 to undertake intensive, part-time pre-vocational training.
Under the Scheme, financial support is available, subject to means testing and residence conditions, towards the costs of training, travel and equipment. Participation is by application and audition. For details or to request an application pack, contact: Lucy Field via email: lucy.field@theplace.org.uk
or visit www.theplace.org.uk
Ever thought about a career in construction? What about business and administration?
St Christopher’s Training in Hackney helps young people from the age of 16 into working life. St Christopher’s gives the chance of real progression routes through qualifications and practical work placements, offering you:
Even if you need to improve your numeric and literacy skills we can help. Find out more by getting in contact:
Address: St Christopher’s Training, Room 205, The Colour Works, 2 Abbot Street, Hackney, London, E8 3DP
Telephone: Meena: 0207 249 2911 / Joe: 07894 386 365
Website: http://www.stchris.org.uk
Individuals aged 16-24 can benefit through volunteering and developing skills through a free training programme offered by Tolerance in Diversity.
Training includes OCN Level II in Youth Work, First Aid training, discrimination training and more.
For more information contact TiD on: 020 7515 3555 or visit: www.tid.org.uk
16 - 25 years old? Ever thought of becoming a Watersports Instructor?. Why not try your hand at: canoeing, sailing, powerboating, dragonboating, narrowboating, first aid, life-saving.
Join Laburnum Boat club's ongoing Youth Leadership programme. Runs every Wednesday 1.30 - 5.30pm. No experience necessary and all absolutely free.
Contact: 020 7729 2915 or visit www.laburnum.org
The UK's biggest careers event: 7 - 9 October 2010.
For young people from across the Capital, gving you the opportunity to find out about apprenticeships, education, training, employment and internships.
To book, call 01823 362 800 or book online at www.skillslondon2010.co.uk
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