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Ixion
Jump into Work - Online Construction Programme

  • 12 week programme
  • Gain real life work experience in construction
  • Five year CSCS Green Card
  • Option to improve your English and Maths skills
  • Employability session to help you prepare for work and build your CV
  • Work placement in your chosen sector with a local employer
  • Training allowance of £5 per day 

Start Date: TBC

Jump into Work - Online Short Skills Programme

  • 12 week programme
  • Employability session to help you prepare for work and build your CV
  • Option to improve your English and Maths skills
  • Work placement in your chosen sector with a local employer
  • Boost your confidence, self-belief and independence
  • Training allowance of £5 per day 

Start Date: TBC

Ixion will be holding Jump into Work information sessions every Thursday for parents, carers and young people to find out more about courses and ask questions. To sign up for the next session please call Bimpe Adebanjo on 07894980672.

 

Creative Sport & Leisure
The Future Skills Programme is for anyone aged 16-18, or up to 25 if you have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) in Colchester, Harlow, Tendring or Basildon, and will last the duration of 6 months, on the programme you will learn all the essential skills to start your dream career in Sport and Physical Activity.

The programme will offer classroom-based learning alongside work experience with businesses in the local area. Learners will be timetabled between 9am-5pm for 22.5 hours a week (e.g. 3 days a week, 7.5 hours each day).  The qualifications that can be gained throughout this programme are detailed below:

  • Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living Qualification
  • English and Maths Functional Skills
  • Employability Skills
  • You will also have the opportunity to complete work experience at an employer of your choice.

Enrolment Date: Ongoing
For more information contact: info@creativesportleisure.co.uk


Wilderness Foundation
Young people ages 15–21 who struggle with their mental health, family, social, and personal problems find a new way of living through the Wilderness Foundation’s flagship project “The TurnAround Project”. 

TurnAround is a structured nine month long self-development and employability project for young people aged from 15 to 21 years old. The aim is to enable each young people to make positive change to their lives using nature as a catalyst. They support each young person with their own individual needs which is what makes the project a success.

Contact: Mark O'Sullivan- mark@wildernessfoundation.org.uk

ACL Apprenticeships
Offering apprenticeships across Essex for 16 to 18 year olds in a number of sectors.

  • Business School
  • Early Years & Education
  • Health, Science & Care
  • IT & Digital


Essex County Council  - Talent Pool
The Talent Pool is a free and quick sign up page for individuals to view what vacancies are available to them as well as being able to get matched to roles we have here at the Council. Recruiters will find their profiles and CV’S and based on what is included, they can be matched with the “Perfect” role for them.


Springpod 
Spingpod host a number of virtual work experience programmes within various sectors. Sign up for programme dates or view on demand to explore careers with industry professionals. Certificates on completion.


Youth Employment UK - Home Education Resources
These free online home education courses from non-profit Youth Employment UK help young people explore skills and careers. They place a non-curriculum focus on creativity and positivity when it comes to exploring personal strengths and next steps.


S.T.E.P - Skills and Training Engagement Programme
Provide activities, resources and apprenticeship schemes to the ethnic minority communities to help empower and take their next steps in to the working world


Royal Association for Deaf People (RAD)
Information, Advice and Guidance for deaf and hard of hearing people living in Essex. RAD have support sessions in Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester.


Become a Young Mental Health Ambassador!
Your experiences are key to shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing services in Essex. Young people's metal health is hugely important and you can help to change local service for the better. If you are a child or young person up to the age of 23 ( or 25 with SEND), you can be involved in many different ways. 

  • Create videos, online blogs and response to their digital tasks
  • Share you experiences, views and opinions to help Commissioners improve and develop local mental health services
  • Attend Young Mental Health Ambassador meet ups and build you network

If you would like to apply for this great opportunity, contact our Engagements Officer, Renee Robey on 07483329411 or email renee.robey@gealthwatchessex.org.uk

Youth Service Video Gaming Club

An online club for young people designed with young people. For ages 13-19 who play a range of video games together Tuesdays 7 till 8:30pm.

Youth Service Good Practice Seekers

 

 

Support

The Essex Local Offer

Advice for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Do you have a young person who is looking for positive next steps in their life? The Essex Local Offer can help young people find the right type of training and work. The website includes information on supported internships, employment and accessible apprenticeships.

Essex Frontline
Frontline is a community project. It helps frontline workers and the public to quickly find details on local health and wellbeing services and to contact services through call back and referral options.

Autism Central
The Autism Central Peer Education Programme offers families and carers of autistic people high-quality and easily accessible autism education, training, and support. Support is provided by parents of carers of autistic people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with others. Request for support


Active Essex - Cost of Living Support
We know people are worried about rising costs and may be struggling. This document outlines a range of services, resources and additional information to help the county during this difficult time.

Shaw Trust - WHP Pioneer
Carve out your future in the world of work with WHP Pioneer. We will help you to find employment that aligns with your skills and interests and provide you with the support you need to succeed. You must be aged 18+.

Essex Wellbeing Services
Delivered by an alliance of specialist organisations, Essex residents (excluding Southend-On-Sea and Thurrock) who are registered with a GP and are aged 16+, can receive health and wellbeing support.

Whether it's help to quit smoking, social isolation support, weight management, or help with day-to-day needs; EWS is here to help employers, families and communities to stay healthy, safe and well.

* Opportunities on this page were last updated on 15/05/25. Next update due 04/06/25

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