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Are you 16-19 and not in employment, education or training? If so, you can access FREE information, advice, guidance from the

Brighton & Hove Youth Employability Service: � Help with CV writing, job search, application forms and interview skills � Advice on relevant benefits � Help with applying for jobs, apprenticeships, college and other training � Access to computers, printing, post and telephones � Friendly and helpful staff!

Come along to a drop-in in your area: Monday 1pm - 4pm

Young People's Centre (YPC) 69 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AE

Tuesday 1pm - 4pm City Skills & Jobs Shop

6 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG

Mondays 1pm - 4pm YES Advisers are available at Hove JobCentre Plus, Boundary Road, Hove

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Youth Advice Centre (YAC)

65 Blatchington Road, Hove BN3 3YJ

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm Woodingdean Library

Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6BA

Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm YES Advisers are available at Brighton JobCentre Plus, Edward Street, Brighton

Thursday 1pm - 4pm 67 Centre

Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4RW

Friday 1pm - 4pm Whitehawk Community Hub

179a Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5FL

YOU CAN CONTACT THE YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE ON Tel: 01273 294247

Go to Facebook: ‘YESbrightonhove’

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COMING SOON……..

16-19? Not in Education, Employment or Training?? and living in Brighton & Hove?

Check out this special event coming soon

just for you!

righton Your Futures! Tuesday 12th March 2013

Save the date!

To find out more about this EXCITING event go to our website:

www.brightonyourfutures.co.uk

This event will take place at: Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UE

You can contact the Youth Employability Service on: 01273 294247

You can also visit us online at: www.facebook.com/yesbrightonhove

www.twitter.com/yesbrightonhove www.youtube.com/YESTVBrighton

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So whether you've got the moves like Jagger, fancy yourself as the next

Jamie Oliver, are handy with hand tools or know your perm from your

peroxide, we want you to show us what you can do!

We are still taking nominations for Talent Factory 2012, giving you the opportunity

to showcase your skills and talents and show the world that Brighton and Hove’s

young people do have talent!

We are looking for ten individuals to take part, creating ten short films all about you

and what you have to offer an employer. We would like our nominees to talk about

what being unemployed has been like, and to demonstrate their talent, passion or

skill.

The films will then be promoted through all our social media channels, leading to a

film premier and celebration event showing the city’s employers the talent that our

city’s young people have to offer in the workplace.

We want to help young people to gain recognition for their talents and to help

employers look past what’s written on a CV.

If you’d like to be part of it, then please contact:

Elle Dyson, Employability Adviser, Youth Employability Service

Mobile: 0779 9662910 www.talentfactory2012.tumblr.com

Talent Factory 2012 - Be part of it!

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Become an Apprentice! As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain skills. Apprentices also receive valuable training to work towards nationally

recognised qualifications. The minimum salary is £2.65 per hour however, apprentices can earn significantly more. There may be different entry requirements depending on the apprenticeship and the industry sector. Competition for places can be fierce so you will need to show you are committed.

You can register, search & apply for apprenticeships through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Examples of local apprenticeship vacancies recently advertised on www.apprenticeships.org.uk include:

• Advanced Creative and Digital Media

• Several hairdressing vacancies

• Care Support Workers

• Business Administration

• Plumbing apprenticeship

• Cultural apprenticeship with Brighton Museum

• Trainee Negotiator

• Network Rail apprenticeships

• Catering and hospitality ….. plus many more

Visit www.brightonandhovejobs.com for all apprenticeships in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas

APPRENTICESHIPS IN SUSSEX

www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com This site will help you find apprenticeship providers and vacancies in the Brighton, Hove and Sussex area. Recent apprenticeships vacancies advertised include:

• Maintenance Engineer

• Sales Consultant with Next (Brighton)

• Student Service apprenticeship with a local college

• Apprentice Mac Operator (Newhaven)

• Chef apprentice

• Video Production apprentice

• 1st Line Phone Support Desk Technician

• Several Hairdressing vacancies …….. plus many more

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COURSES Foundation Learning is for those aged between 16-18 and who are not in education, employment or training (up to 25 for learners with learning difficulties/disabilities). Qualifications are at entry level and/or level 1 and include functional skills (English, Maths and ICT) and personal & social development, combined with some real work

skills experience.

Venue: Opposite the Brighton Eye! Skills Training UK, 2nd Floor, Olivier House,

18 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TL (entrance in Madeira Place)

£10 voucher when you sign up

Join us and you can gain

work experience and recognised qualifications:

• Business and Administration

• Retail and Customer Service

• Maths, English and ICT

• Personal and social development

• Work skills/job coaching

• Work experience opportunities

Duration: up to 26 weeks

3 days per week

Lunch Provided & Travel Paid Bursaries available if eligible

You can start this programme at

any time - apply now!

DURATION: up to 30 weeks VENUE: The Crew Club, Whitehawk

Options include: - Enterprise & Marketing: Design a product, explore marketing & advertising & develop real business skills including sales, promotion & customer service.

- Enterprise & Employability: Develop work skills, improve job prospects & gain qualifications & maximise progression opportunities

- Care: Explore childcare & development; develop practical skills with real babies! A

stepping stone to care based courses at Level 2.

Starts: Monthly start dates

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courses

LEVEL 1 POPULAR MUSIC COURSE Accredited by: Rockschool, Edexcel, NCFE

This practical 30 week course is music based and is ideal for relative beginners in music playing and music production, as well as more experienced musicians who are keen to

take their learning further. It also supports the development of personal and social skills, including functional skills in literacy, numeracy and ICT.

Students will benefit from ATM’s national and local enrichment programmes, as well as

access to its studio facilities. Next Course: Rolling start dates

New Foundation Learning for 16-18 year olds in Mile Oak, Portslade

Do you want to learn how to run your own business?

Join ‘The Biz’ and learn how to run your own social enterprise: � Restoring furniture

� Printing and selling cards, bags and t-shirts � Repairing and selling bikes

� Gain qualifications in creative craft, enterprise skills, progression award (CVs, job skills and team-building), maths and English.

You can gain experience of running a business, work experience and qualifications.

�Travel costs will be paid along with a weekly allowance of up to £20�

Location: The Chalk Pit, Mile Oak Road (Sussex Central YMCA warehouse)

Rolling programme starting every 2 weeks (taster sessions available)

READ THE STORY ON THE NEXT PAGE

FROM A YOUNG PERSON WHO HAS BENEFITED FROM BEING ON THE BIZ

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courses

Here is a story from a student currently on The Biz course. The

story explains how the course has improved their confidence and

employability skills.

Contact your Youth Employability Service Adviser if you are interested in signing up for this course!

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courses

DV8 Training Brighton - Courses for 16-19 year olds Duration: 12-22 week courses, 3 days a week - £25 - £30 per week paid to those eligible for bursary - A flexible, personalised learning programme, tuition from experts and professionals - Nationally recognised qualifications - Opportunities for work experience in creative industries - Support with applications to college and work - Opportunities to release music singles, curate catwalk shows, exhibit work in public - Opportunities for industry work experience on all courses! CREATIVE UPLOAD with DV8:

• Learn a broad range of creative and media skills, such as making music, films of t-shirt design. Choose what YOU want to focus on!

LIVE EVENT PRODUCTION (Level 2) with DV8: * **NEW*** Starting 25th February 2013

• Create, promote & deliver our biggest ever end of year event

• Hands on experience of the live events industry

• Co-ordinate musicians & artists to perform on the night. Learn stage & production skills MUSIC PRODUCTION with DV8:

• Produce your own music with industry standard software, learn how to promote yourself and release a single. Level 2 also available.

MEDIA UPLOAD with DV8:

• Learn video, photography and sound skills. Showcase your work online and at events and festivals. Level 2 also available.

FASHION with DV8 (Brighton Youth Centre):

• Work with an experienced fashion designer, learning how to design and produce your own fabrics, prints, accessories and outfits. Level 2 also available.

NEXT START DATE: Contact the Youth Employability Service for details

�DV8 have moved to new premises and are now conveniently located in

Queens Square, near Churchill Square �

Military Preparation College - Brighton

Courses to choose from at MPCT: Military or Public Services Ideal preparation for the Armed Forces or for the Public Services.

This course allows development through physical training, teamwork and confidence building activities leading to industry recognised qualifications.

They are also running a new course: BTEC National Diploma in Public Services 26 week course Dyke Road, Brighton 5 days per week

Courses start every 4 weeks at MPCT

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courses

Courses start: APRIL 2013

3 days a week

Location:

Wilson Avenue, Brighton

Courses to choose from, including quotes from previous students:

• ART & DESIGN – “It has helped me as a musician, artist & as a person and helped me understand my potential”. Gain Bronze (Level1) and Silver (Level2) Award in the Arts

• CHILD CARE – “I am studying Level 1 in Childcare, English & Maths. I’m now planning to go to college or into an apprenticeship after I leave Nacro”. Gain: CACHE Award, Certificate & Diploma in Caring for a Child/Children – Entry 3 & Level 1

• CONSTRUCTION – “Before I didn’t know much about bricklaying, However, since being here I’ve learnt a lot and this will be an advantage when applying for jobs”. Gain: Certificate in Preparation for Employment in the Construction Industries Level 1

• EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS – “It has helped me improve my practical & written skills giving me the tools I will need for future employment”. Gain: Functional skills at Entry level and ASDAN Award in Volunteering at an Event, Certificate in the Community Volunteering.

** TRAVEL COSTS ARE PAID and FOOD IS PROVIDED! **

Location: Lewes Road, Brighton. Inductions take place every 2 weeks You can start a course at NACRO AT ANY TIME - roll on roll off

- Motor Vehicle - Sport and Public Services - Hair and Beauty - Construction

Foundation Learning offers flexible programmes to help develop skills, confidence and independence in preparation for work, training or further education. NACRO provide a personalised programme of study to help learners gain confidence and achieve the qualifications they need to fulfil their potential.

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses

Course delivered from Plumpton College (Nr Lewes)

PRINCE’S TRUST TEAM PROGRAMME

Run by City College in Brighton, Hove and Shoreham

FREE 12 week programme for 16-25 year olds who are

looking for work. The programme will help to build confidence and motivation, develop new

skills and qualifications. It will look great on your CV and you will have the skills and

confidence to apply for work, training or a full-time course at college.

The course includes:

� an action packed residential week�

�receive useful training & get help with your CV �

� a work experience placement�

TRAVEL IS FREE AND THERE ARE NO COURSE COSTS

Next course starts: MAY 2013

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses

Albion in the Community are offering the following courses:

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses

Location: North Street, Brighton Next Course: 20th May

The CSCS course is due

to start mid February.

Book your place now!!

Contact your Youth

Employability Service Adviser if you are interested in

signing up for either of these courses!

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT courses

WHEN? WHERE? WHAT IS IT?

WEDNESDAYS Dates: 9/1 to 27/3 and 17/4 to 10/7

TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place Brighton

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START For young dads and mums to 25 - Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development. - Art, craft and play activities.

WEDNESDAYS Dates: 9/1 to 27/3 and 17/4 to 10/7

HONEYCROFT St Barnabas’ Hall Sackville Road, Hove [Upstairs on left outside Honeycroft café]

CHILD DEVELOPMENT - EARLY START For dads and mums of any age - Come with your child and learn about how to support their early learning, speech and language development. - Art, craft and play activities.

THURSDAYS Dates: 10/1 to 28/3 and 18/4 to 11/7

TARNER CHILDREN’S CENTRE Ivory Place Brighton

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - STEPPING STONES For young dads and mums to 25 - Help to support you as a parent & to prepare you to achieve your goals. - Includes- work on stress, self-esteem, looks, diet, sex, relationships, drink & drugs, budgeting, thinking about college and the future.

THURSDAYS Dates: 10/1 to 28/3 and 18/4 to 11/7

SALVATION ARMY CONGRESS HALL 1-6 Park Crescent Terrace Brighton

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS PRACTICAL ENGLISH/MATHS For adults of any age - Work at your own pace on your English or maths skills. - Nationally recognised Functional Skills Qualification at Level 1 (same level as GCSE D-G grades) or Level 2 (GCSE A-C level)

If courses have started places may still be available. Referrals taken all year round. These FREE courses include crèche and are accredited to National Open College Network.

Brighton & Hove Young Parents Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BrightonandHoveYoungParents

TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE OPPORTUNITIES MENTIONED IN THIS NEWSLETTER – SPEAK TO YOUR EMPLOYABILITY ADVISER, COME ALONG TO YOUR NEAREST EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE DROP-IN (details on the front page) OR GIVE US A CALL 294247

Go to Facebook:

‘YESbrightonhove’

Interested in Getting into Childcare??

FREE Childcare Taster sessions These 2 hour sessions are for 18+ year olds and are designed to give you a good overview of working in childcare. Discover the different job opportunities, the qualification route into childcare and local training opportunities available and decide if it's the right career move for you. TO BOOK OR RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SESSIONS, CONTACT: 01273 293545

Weekly Childcare Vacancy List The list includes paid, unpaid and apprenticeship positions in early years, childcare and play across the city. It can also be downloaded each week from: www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/childcare/jobs Receive the Childcare Vacancy List by email automatically - familyinfo@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Go to:

‘YESTVBrighton’

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More useful information…

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Event coming soon…

Passionate about music?Passionate about music?Passionate about music?Passionate about music? Access to Music are the UK’s largest provider of popular music education, training and development and they’re based right here in Brighton. Whatever you want to become within the music industry, they have the right course to help get you there. Did you know that Ed Sheeran and Rita Ora started out at Access to Music?… Here’s just an example of the courses on offer: Popular Music Level 1Popular Music Level 1Popular Music Level 1Popular Music Level 1 Are you starting out in music? Music PerformanceMusic PerformanceMusic PerformanceMusic Performance Want to be a performer, musician or vocalist? Digital MusicDigital MusicDigital MusicDigital Music IIIIs for musicians who want to create music using production software on

a computer or digital audio workstation Music BusinessMusic BusinessMusic BusinessMusic Business Do you want to be a music entrepreneur or work behind the scenes in

the music industry? Music TechnologyMusic TechnologyMusic TechnologyMusic Technology Do you want to be a programmer, sound technician, or music producer?

Come along to our Open Day to find out more!

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Are you now over 19 or living outside of Brighton & Hove?…

Are you now over 19? You have reached the age when the Youth Employability Service is no longer funded to work with you. However, careers guidance and help to find work, training or college courses is available from the National Careers Service, Telephone: 0800 100 900 or go to the web page: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk The following organisations also offer guidance along with other services and courses for adults. Contact them to see if they are able to help you: The Bridge: contact 01273 687053 or www.thebridgecommunityeducationcentre.co.uk City Skills & Jobs Shop, Brighton: contact 01273 667770 www.cityskillsandjobs.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityskillsandjobs Twitter: @SkillsAndJobs Family Information Service: provides information on childcare, health and parenting etc. Contact 01273 293545 Friends Centre: contact 01273 810210 or www.friendscentre.org.uk One Youth Brighton: provides a drop in service for 16-25 year olds for help with finding work and training. Contact 01273 694746 or www.oneyouthbrighton.org.uk Whitehawk Inn: contact Gateway Team on 01273 682222 or www.whinn.org.uk Youth Advice Centre: guidance and information drop in service for young people up to the age of 25. Contact 01273 889292 or www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk/yac Young People’s Centre (YPC): contact 01273 887886 or www.ypc.ebabel.org.uk or www.facebook.com/YPCbrighton Youth Service: for further information and updates about local services, see www.facebook.com/BrightonandHoveYouth If you have previously held a statement of special needs you can still use the Youth Employability Service up to age 25. If you think this applies to you, get in touch with us on 01273 294247 and we can advise on help available. Do you live outside of Brighton & Hove? If you live outside of Brighton & Hove the Youth Employability Service is unable to help you, but you can get free careers information, help and guidance from the National Careers Service Helpline on: 0800 100 900. (Open every day from 8am to 10pm). You can also visit the web page at: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you live in West Sussex you can also go to: www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk If you live in East Sussex you can also go to: www.connexions360.org.uk

If you are now settled in work, training or on a college course and no longer wish to receive this newsletter or

to update your contact details, please call the Youth Employability Service on 01273 294247.