* New Apprenticeships from Central London Connexions

Download the latest apprenticeship update (week beginning 18 March).

* Eagles Graduate Opportunity Scheme

EaGLES is a graduate programme with a difference. Designed for local graduates, the programme offers a paid placement in a top City firm. You will get a six-month quality placement in the community affairs department of a major organisation. Past placements include Credit Suisse, Nomura, Deutsche Bank, Metropolitan Police, Freshfields, Centre of the Cell, Barclays, KPMG etc.

• 3 weeks intensive pre-placement training
• £15,561 p.a. pro-rata training allowance 
• £1,100 worth of training received individually
• Post-programme job search support and on-going sector specific training

Requirements: 

• An interest in working in community affairs within a business environment
• You have, or expect to gain, a good degree
• You are a long term resident of Hackney or one of the 5 east London boroughs.
•  A willingness to learn and work hard, independently and as a team player

How can I find out more?

The application pack can be downloaded from the ELBA website www.elba-1.org.uk or from Shannon Bunting: tel 020 7068 6960 or email shannon.bunting@elba-1.org.uk

Application deadline is Friday 10 May 2013. Initial Interviews held on 13 & 14 June 2013. Programme starts August 2013.

There is no guarantee of a job on completion of the programme but careers support will be given. 

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* Apprenticeships from Ways into Work

* NCFE Level 1 Award in Demonstrating Enterprise Skills

Demonstrate your enterprise skills and take part in an enterprising mini-project (St Hilda's Food Co-op).

Free training every Monday for 12 weeks from 29 April 10.30am - 1.30pm. Community Centre 18 Club Row, E2 7EY. For more information contact: Lourdes Colclough: 020-7739-8066 Lourdes@sthildas.org.uk

* Get Started with Fashion

Prince’s Trust and ASOS will be running a one week programme in April for young people who are passionate about Fashion and Design and are not currently in employment, education or training. This course is only available to 16-25 year olds who live in one of the Greater London Boroughs.  Taster Day - Wednesday 24 April. This programme runs from 29 April to 3 May. Lunch and Travel will be provided during the main programme. For more information please call Mo Fatah on 07887 884 658 or email gslondon@princes-trust.org.uk

* City Gateway

Pre-apprenticeship programmes in Customer Service and Business Administration, providing the chance to gain qualifications in Functional Skills and Workskills, as well as building confidence so you are ready to enter the workplace.

City Gateway also offers sports training programmes from a foundational sports and active leisure qualification up to an advanced level 3 in personal fitness instructing.

Fill out a form on their website and they’ll be in touch: http://www.citygateway.org.uk/apprenticeships/become-an-apprentice

Sports programmes are based at Limehouse Youth Centre, Limehouse Causeway, London E14 8BN.

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* Springboard Apprenticeships

Business administration, customer service, IT, childcare and beauty therapy as well as Foundation Learning courses for ages 16 – 24. For information, contact Ambia Khan or Mercedais Senior on 020 8460 7555.

* Apprenticeship vacancies at First Rung

For week commencing 22 April 2013

Childcare – Level 2 training provided (open to applications from candidates aged 16 - 24)

• Teaching Assistants for Primary School in Wood Green (N22) - 3 posts available
• Nursery Assistants for pre-school in Haringey (N21) - 2 posts available
• Nursery Assistant for Nursery in Grange Park (N21)
• Nursery Assistants for Nursery in Hackney (E5) - 2 posts available
• Nursery Assistant for Nursery in Leyton (E10)
• Nursery Assistant for Nursery in Enfield (EN5)
• Montessori Teaching Assistant for Primary School in Barnet (EN5)
• ·         Nursery Assistant for Nursery in Shepherd’s Bush (W12) - 2 posts available
• ·         Nursery Assistant for Nursery in Brent (NW2)

Business Administration – Level 2 training provided (open to applications from candidates aged 16 - 24)

• Marketing Assistant for Training Provider in Colindale (NW9)
• Administration Assistant for Training Provider in Watford (WD24)
• Receptionist/Administrator for Medical Practice in Barnet (NW10)
• Admin Assistant for Minicabs office in Willesden Green (NW10)
• Receptionist for Community Centre in Brent Cross (NW2) - 2 posts available
• Admin Assistant for School in Brent (NW9)

Customer Service – Level 2 training provided (open to applications from candidates aged 16 - 24)

• Receptionist for Hair Stylist in Barnet (N3) 
• Customer Service Advisor for Leisure Centre in Brent (HA7)

To apply for any of these vacancies, email your CV to rjennings@firstrung.org.uk and quote which vacancy you are interested in!

www.firstrung.org.uk 

* Paid internships at City Firms 

Up to 100 places available through the City of London Business Traineeship scheme. Work placements last up to 13 weeks over the summer and trainees will have the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of sectors including banking, insurance, legal and human resources. Applications close in May, for more information and to register see www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/cbt

* Metropole Learning

Metropole Learning is offering 19 – 24 year olds the opportunity to earn a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and on-the-job paid training via an Apprenticeship in any of the following sectors:

• IT Software and Telecoms
• Retail
• Customer Services
• Business Administration

Dalston Centre, 52 – 58 Arcola Street, London- E8 2DJ. For information call: 020 7241 7100

* DV8 Foundation Course in Fashion

DV8 has limited spaces on their Fashion and Styling Foundation Level 1 course.

The course will give you the skills to:

• Create your own brand
• Design, customize and create a line of caps, T-shirts & accessories
• Design and produce designer outfits
• Set up a website to sell your designs.

You'll have your designs modelled at the DV8 Eastside Stories Fashion Show on the 9 July and there's a chance that top UK artists will model for you - Lady Ny, Griminal and Code Red + you'll get a double-page spread of your new line in RWD Magazine - distributed in JD Sports.

You could earn the following qualifications:

• NCFE level 1 award in Creative Craft Fashion
• NCFE level 1 award in Creative Craft Jewellery
• NCFE level 1 award in Creative Craft Dressmaking
• NCFE level 1 award in Personal and Social Development
• Functional skills Maths
• Functional skills English
• Functional skills Information and Communication Technology 

To watch a video about the Fashion and Styling course please click on:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQDcVguHp1o

To sign up, call 020 8509 6070. The Courses are run 3 days a week. 

* DV8 Music Production/Performance

Foundation courses leading to qualifications. These courses are available to 16-19 year olds who are not in education, employment or training and who have not achieved 5 A - C Grades at GCSE.

• Music performance - develop key performance, vocal and songwriting skills, you will also learn how to work in the industry and promote your work. Leads to NCFE Level 1 Award.
• Music Production - learn about marketing, promotion and the business side of the music industry. Also a chance to present your demo to leading UK A&R. Leads to NCFE Level 1 Award.

For more information see: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7PM8pWvXQ

For details on how to apply contact Joanna on  0208 509 6070  joanna@dv8training.com

* Training in Customer Services and Retail

• Are you 16 - 18 years old?
• Looking for a programme of study to suit your learning needs?
• Want to develop your employability skills/increase your career opportunities?

Kick start your career in Customer Services and Retail. Course leads to a nationally recognised qualification and progress into employment, education or an apprenticeship. For more information and one-to-one interview contact KIS Training:

• Text: [FL = Your name] to; 07976 985 799
• Tel: 020 8275 4230
• Email: enquiries@kistraining.co.uk
• Web: www.kistraining.co.uk

KiS also offer Foundation Learning courses for 16 - 18 year olds, for details contact 020 8275 4230. 

* Apprenticeships through London Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship vacancies available across London in various sectors including: business administration, construction and hospitality.  Visit www.londonapprenticeship.co.uk for an up-to-date list of apprenticeships available across the capital.

* Volunteer for Lea Valley Rowing Club

A range of volunteering opportunities with Lea Valley Rowing club, probably most suited for school/college-leavers. For details click here or contact Community Sports Coach, London Youth Rowing, 07847 441 152. 

* City Year Volunteering

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 you 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:

• Support with professional networking and  personal development
• Citizen Service Award of up to £1000*
• In-depth experience working with children
• Free travel card
• One day every week dedicated to leadership training
• Up to £100 per week for expenses and subsistence costs

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). For info, see contact details below. 

* City Year Give a Year

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 www.cityyear.org.uk

* Immediate Theatre

Immediate Theatre offers an exciting range of courses for 16-25 year olds who are not in education, employment and training and who would like to get in to arts adminstration . 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.

* St Christopher's Training in Hackney

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:

• Training/travel & lunch allowance
• Full time support
• A named advisor
• Child care support
• £100 achievement bonus
• Work placements
• Qualifications

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

* Youth watersports training

Age 16 to 25 years? 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