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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 14-19.Team@croydon.gov.uk and you will be added to our mailing list.
Want to improve your employability skills? Street League are running an employability course. For more details please see page 14
Kickstart your career with a RAF Aircraft Technician Apprenticeship! For more details visit https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunity/raf-aircraft-technician-avionics-full-time-career-with-apprenticeship-438295
Interested in training as a Glass Processor? Toughglaze Ltd and The Vocational College are giving you the opportunity. For more details visit
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeship/-167073
September 2017 Version
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LOCAL APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIP VACANCIES
TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship Swim Teacher Apprentice
Employer: Greenwich Leisure Ltd
Learning Provider:
Greenwich Leisure Ltd
£312-£391.30 per week
Support in teaching swimming lessons.
Cover lifeguard positions when needed.
Assist is set up/down of pool equipment.
Assist in organising events.
Assist with First Aid where required.
Shift work 40 hours per week
Crystal Palace National Sports
Centre, Ledrington Road,
London, SE19 2BB
Greenwich Leisure Ltd
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-168304
Email: apprenticeships@G
LL.org.uk
Application deadline:10/09/2017
Apprenticeship Dental Nurse Apprentice
Employer: Dental Practice
Learning Provider:
Temp Dent Dental Agency Limited
£141-£246.75 per week
Keep equipment tidy and sterile.
Provide chair-side assistance.
Complete patient records as directed.
Complete laboratory request forms.
Order supplies.
Mon-Fri
35 hours per week
72 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BB
Tempdent Dental Agency Limited
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-166846
Email: Daniel.swann@tem
pdent.co.uk
Application deadline:15/09/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship Digital Marketer Apprentice
Employer: UMBEE Limited
Learning Provider:
Firebrand Training Limited
£200 per week Assist in planning and developing site content.
Updating social media.
Manage project timelines / set up marketing campaigns.
Use analytical tools to read data.
Conduct quality control.
Mon-Fri
37.5 hours per week
32-34 Howard House,
High Street, Croydon, CR0 1YB
Firebrand Training Limited
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-153811
Tel: 08000816022
Email: apprentice@firebra
ndtraining.com
Application deadline:09/10/2017
Apprenticeship Pharmacy Apprentice
Employer: Prentis Pharmacy
Learning Provider:
Hackney Community College
£131.25 per week
Taking in & handing out prescriptions.
Receiving & ordering stock.
Selling over-the-counter medicine.
Dispensing & advising patients about medicines.
College attendance for one year only out of the 18 month contract.
37.5 hours per week
30 hours per week throughout 4 days.
One day per week
at college.
240 Streatham High Road,
London, SW16 1BB
Hackney Community College
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-140439
Tel: 02034116729
Email: info@middlesexcoll
ege.org
Application deadline:20/09/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship RAF Aircraft Technician (Avionics) Apprentice
Employer:
Royal Air Force
Training Provider: Royal Air Force Engineering
Approx. £311 per week
Carry out maintenance and repair work on electronic and avionic onboard RAF aircraft, such as radar, navigation, etc.
Maintain onboard weapon management systems.
For specific information please check directly with
the provider
Duration: 3 years
Please check directly with the provider for more information.
Cosford
Royal Air Force
Web: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunity/raf-aircraft-
technician-avionics-full-time-
career-with-apprenticeship-
438295
16-30 year olds
Application deadline: Not stated
Apprenticeships Apprentice Office Administrator
Employer:
London Office
Training Provider: The Training & Recruitment
Partnership Limited
£115 per week Responding to customer emails.
Sorting, franking, recording, scanning mail.
Inputting and uploading data on in house CRM system.
Creating invoices.
Understanding the pricing of services.
Performing anti money laundering checks.
Mon-Fri
30 hours per week
Unit 4, Dalton House,
60 Windsor Avenue, London,
SW19 2RR
David Dodd
Tel: 02086406662
Email: David@trpltd.co.uk
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-109861
Application deadline:30/08/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship Advanced Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Employer:
Harris Federation (Harris Invictus Academy)
Training Provider:
Youthforce
2 positions available
£196-£262.50 per week
Assist with classroom resources / lesson preparation.
Assist with special activities during the school day / extra-curricular activities.
Help with the care and support of pupils.
Support staff with routine administration.
Recognise confidentiality.
Mon-Fri
Shifts TBC
35 hours per week
60 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
Youthforce
Tel: 01273776779
Email: Cara.noonan@yout
hforce.co.uk
Web: http://www.youthforce.co.uk/vacancy/advanced-teaching-
assistant-apprentice-harris-invictus-academy/
Application
deadline:15/09/2017
Apprenticeship Business Administration Apprentice in a Legal Office
Employer:
Blackford’s LLP
Training Provider: Davidson Training UK Limited
Approx. £208 per week
Dealing with inbound and outbound correspondence.
Creation of document bundles for services on courts & other parties.
Assisting lawyers with meetings.
Post-room duties.
Administration duties e.g. file creation, maintenance.
Regulatory compliance.
Mon-Fri
9am-5pm
37.5 hours per week
1 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA
Davidson Training UK Limited
Tel: 07958539516
Email:
lorrainebunyard@davidsontraining.co
m
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-173861
Application deadline:29/09/2017
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TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Apprenticeship Apprentice Premises Assistant
Employer:
Purley Oaks Primary School
Training Provider: John Ruskin College
£212-£235 per week
Ensuring facilities e.g. catering, reception run smoothly.
Supporting / overseeing grounds works.
Secure the site and assist in site emergency / evacuation procedures.
Carry out minor repairs.
Organise and take delivery of stock.
Mon-Fri
36 hours per week
Shifts tbc (8am-6pm)
Bynes Road, South Croydon,
CR2 0PR
Visits to school are encouraged, and can
be set up through John Ruskin College once assessments have taken place.
John Ruskin College
Tel: 02086511131
Email:
Kathy.morgan@johnruskin.ac.uk
Web:
https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprentice
ship/-173144
Application deadline:23/09/2017
Traineeship Property / Business Administration Trainee
Employer:
Valg Property
Training Provider: Kaplan
Lunch / travel may be
reimbursed, please check directly with the provider.
Dealing with public relations and after sales care.
Closing deals, recruiting staff.
Be familiar with competitors and helping to increase company sales.
30 hours per week 125 Anerley Road, Bromley, London,
SE20 8AJ
Kaplan
Web: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunity/propertybusi
ness-administration-
traineeship-423283
Application deadline: Not stated
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TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Traineeship Immigration Trainees
Employer: Visa Solutions - Immigration
Lawyers Hampstead
Training Provider: Icon Training
Lunch / travel may be
reimbursed, please check directly with the provider.
Drafting excerpts of your understanding of the Immigration rules
Appropriate and relevant administration
Liaising with Home Office and other organisations.
Please enquire directly with the
provider.
612 Coppetts Wood, House,
48 Lawn Road, London,
NW3 2AX
Icon Training
Tel: 012 9142 3655
Email: Sam.sullivan@icon-
training.com
Application deadline: Unknown
Traineeship Glass Processor Trainee
Employer: Toughglaze Ltd
Training Provider:
The Vocational College
Lunch / travel may be
reimbursed, please check directly with the provider.
Prepare and process sheets of flat glass into products such as windows for installation in buildings and related structures
Other bespoke duties
Please enquire directly with the
provider.
10 Chandos Road, London,
NW10 6NF
The Vocational College
Tel: 015 1606 5660
Email:
Janem@vcoll.ac.uk
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshi
p/-167073
Application deadline: Unknown
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TYPE EMPLOYER/Details SALARY KEY DUTIES HOURS LOCATION CONTACT DETAILS
Traineeship Railway Track Engineering Traineeship
Employer:
McGinley Support Services Ltd
Training Provider: Train'd Up Railway Resourcing Limited
Lunch / travel may be
reimbursed, please check directly with the provider.
Pre on-track railway
engineering skills
training including
PTS and Track
Induction and
London
Underground
Training
Please enquire directly with the
provider.
38 Clarendon Road, Watford,
WD17 1JW
Train'd Up Railway Resourcing Limited
Tel: 012 5976 0680
Email:
Info@traindup.org
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshi
p/-149476
Application
deadline: Unknown
Traineeship Traineeship in Digital Marketing
Employer:
1st Stop Audio Visual Ltd
Training Provider: QA Limited
Lunch / travel may be
reimbursed, please check directly with the provider.
Manage social
media e.g.
Facebook, Twitter,
LinkedIn company
page.
Carrying out market
research.
Blog writing.
Please enquire directly with the
provider.
83 Lavender House, London,
SW11 5QL
QA Limited
Tel: 01753898736
Web: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshi
p/743829
Application deadline:30/11/2017
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.
September 2017 Version
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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.
Gain 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 old.
Contact MPCT directly for more information
MPCT
Tel: 08442 438 438
Email: tomnicoll@mpct.co.uk
www.mpct.co.uk
Text: JOIN to 88008
Web: www.facebook.com/pages/Military-Preparation-
College-Croydon/9322351668491
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Princes Trust & Marks &Spencer
‘Get in to Retail’
Information day: 12th September 2017
Taster day:
13th September 2017
Main programme: 18th September – 13th
October 2017
Support with CV and
interview skills.
On the job training at
Marks and Spencer
store.
Opportunity to meet
and gain a wide range
of experience with
Marks and Spencer.
Travel expenses are
covered by the
programme.
Taking part doesn’t
affect your benefits.
Up to 6 months further
mentoring support.
116 North End, Croydon, CR9 1SH
16-25 years old.
Princes Trust
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text: ‘Call Me’ 07983 385418
Web:
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-
young-people/get-job/get-experience/get-
into-retail-(mym)-281965
September 2017 Version
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TITLE & DATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
KEY POINTS LOCATION ELIGIBILITY / Application Info
CONTACT DETAILS
Princes Trust & Food Academy
‘Get Started with Cooking’
Taster day: 20th September 2017
Main Programme:
25th September - 29th September 2017
A free one week
course.
Work as a team to
take part in a final
group cooking
challenge.
Travel provided.
Gain a certificate in
Level 2 Food Safety
and Hygiene.
Prepare your own
lunch and snacks.
3 months progression
support.
East London
For more information please enquire directly
with the provider.
16-25 years old. Princes Trust
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text: ‘Call Me’ 07983 385418
Princes Trust & NBC Universal
‘Get Started with Media’
Taster day: 20th September 2017
Main programme:
25th September – 29th September 2017
Learn what goes on
behind the scenes,
from creating a perfect
voiceover script to
fundamentals of
camera work
Work with industry
professionals and
explore aspects of
photography, social
media and design to
develop a marketing
strategy
Discover new talents
and develop new
skills, and you’ll also
benefit from support
from our staff or one
of our mentors to help
you uncover your next
steps
Travel expenses paid
and Lunch provided
on programme.
Please enquire directly with the provider.
16-25 years old. Princes Trust
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text: ‘Call Me’ 07983 385418
September 2017 Version
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TITLE & DATE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
KEY POINTS LOCATION ELIGIBILITY / Application Info
CONTACT DETAILS
Princes Trust & Iconic Steps
‘Get Started with Film’
Taster day: 20th September 2017
Main Programme:
25th September - 29th September 2017
Free one week course. Travel expenses will
be covered and lunch
will be provided.
Support from staff or
mentors on your next
steps.
Work alongside
industry professionals
to explore the process
of filmmaking.
Chance to screen
your film at the end of
programme
celebration event at
the Royal
Astronomical Society.
West London
Please enquire directly with the provider.
16-25 years old. Princes Trust
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text: ‘Call Me’ 07983 385418
Princes Trust & West Ham United
‘Get Started with Football’
Taster day: 13th September 2017
Main Programme:
18th September - 22nd September 2017
Free one week course.
Improve and show of
your football skills.
Improve your
communication,
teamwork and
leadership skills.
Gain your FA Level 1
Coaching badge and
Emergency Aid and
Safeguarding
qualification.
Travel expenses paid
and Lunch provided
on programme.
East London
Please enquire directly with the provider.
16-25 years old. Princes Trust
Tel: 0800 842 842
Text: ‘Call Me’ 07983 385418
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 years old.
Not in education, employment or training.
Have not previously achieved a Level 3
qualification.
Harlequins Rugby Club
Tel: 07590890868
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 years old.
Not in education, employment or training.
Street League
Web: www.streetleague.co.uk
Email:
callum.simpson@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 with the provider.
Lives Not Knives
Tel: 02086818244
Web: http://livesnotknives.org
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LOCAL EVENTS & VOLUNTEERING
TITLE & DATE/TIME BRIEF DESCRIPTION CONTACT DETAILS London Job Show
Friday 29th September 2017
10am-6pm
Saturday 30th September ‘17 11am-6pm
Showcases employment and training opportunities.
Access a range of vacancies across different industries at numerous levels.
Attend seminars and workshops hosted by the national careers service, the army, Heathrow airport, etc.
You don’t need to sign up to attend, simply attend on either of the two days.
http://www.londonjobshow.co.uk/
Westfield’s London, Ariel Way,
Shepherds Bush, London,
W12 7GF
deanne@jobshows.co.uk
FREE
East London Job Fair
Friday 22nd September 2017
10am-2pm
Meet employers face-to-face.
Find out what jobs are available.
Pick up great tips on who to contact.
Bring along your CV.
https://www.thejobfairs.co.uk/job-fairs
Old Town Hall, Stratford, London, E15 4BQ
FREE
Eric Festival Career in Fashion
Sunday 10th September 2017
10am-4pm
FREE
Discussions on realties, opportunities and questions around getting a career in the fashion industry.
Interactive technology, industry workshops, free stuff.
Touching on designing careers, and behind the scene roles.
Open to 16-25 year olds.
The Hospital Club, 24 Endell Street,
London, WC2H 9HQ
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eric-festival-careers-in-fashion-
london-tickets-32814359633
RDA Volunteer
Weekdays/Weekends (Flexible)
For 14-25 year olds
RDA, offer horse/pony therapy/events for people with disabilities all over the UK.
Number of roles available from helping care for horses and ponies to supporting riders.
Behind the scene roles are also available e.g. fundraiser, finance or social media.
The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, Woodmansterne Road,
Carshalton, SM5 4DT
https://vinspired.com/events/260112-rda-volunteer
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