Mid Essex Opportunities
Please contact your adviser Rachel Head or Nicola Childs, or our team on 0800 707 6384 if you are not in education, employment or training and need support with referrals.
New Opportunities
Ixion
CSCS Card funding available for 1 week online training and test.
Contact: Nicola Barnes on 07549035584 or email nicola.barnes@ixionholdings
Plan B
Are you aged between 16 and 24 and not in college, work or training?
If so, we can help you gain the skills you need to move on to your next destination.
The Youth Service programme is a 12-week traineeship which runs 3 days a week.
Find out more or apply on the Plan B Traineeship page.
Next Course Starts in Chelmsford on 15 May 2023.
Nova Training
Nova have now re opened their study centre in Colchester and are open to referrals again. They offer English, maths and ICT functional skills as well as work experience. If you are 16-18 and not in employment, education or training and would like to be referred please let us know.
London Stansted Airport Academy
- NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation
Pre-employment programme provides an insight into the aviation industry and aims to develop your knowledge of airline operations and aviation operations on the ground.
Entry: Demonstrate appropriate literacy skills through the completion of an initial assessment. Basic IT skills required.
Government funding is available to cover 100% of the costs of this course.
Length: 10 Days, Monday to Friday. You will need to attend an induction before the course starts.
Method of delivery: Virtual classroom and face to face at the Academy.
Course Starting Dates: 16 May 2023 and 04 July 2023 -
Gateway Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Hospitality and Catering
The course provides an insight into the hospitality sector, it’s a great introduction to the industry.
Entry: Demonstrate appropriate literacy skills through the completion of an initial assessment. Basic IT skills required.
Length: 10 Days, Monday to Friday. You will need to attend an induction before the course starts.
Government funding is available to cover 100% of the costs of this course.
Method of delivery: Face to face at the Academy
Course Starting Dates: 27 April 2023
College Applications
If you are thinking about further education or an apprenticeship, then I recommend that you attend some of the upcoming open events and apply now to avoid disappointment with late applications. Please see links below to local colleges:
- Chelmsford College - next open event: 19 June
- Colchester Institute - next open event: 11 May / apprenticeships 25 May
- Writtle University College - next open event: 17 June
- Braintree Sixth Form College
- South Essex College - next open event: 26 April Thurrock / 22 June Southend
- Suffolk Rural - Suffolk New College - next open event: 03 May Ipswich / 04 May Suffolk
Apprenticeships of the Week
| Business Support Apprentice | Essex County Council | Chelmsford | Level 2 or 3 | £9.280 per annum |
| SEND Operations Assistant | Essex County Council | Chelmsford | TBC | £23,374 per annum |
| Apprentice Recruitment Consultant | The Best Connection Group | Chelmsford | Level 3 | £23.745 per annum |
| Hairdressing Apprenticeship | Silhouette Du Barry | Chelmsford | Level 2 | £7,503.60 per annum |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Houghton & Son | Chelmsford | Level 3 | £10,004.80 per annum |
| Groundworker Apprenticeship | Core Construction Solution | Witham | Level 2 | £11,440 per annum |
| Apprentice Engineer | Windsor Engineering | Witham | Level 3 | £10,982.40 per annum |
| Business & Administration -Housing Operations and Homelessness Service Delivery | Essex County Council | Maldon | Level 3 | £4.81 per hour |
| Apprentice Automation & Control Engineering Technician | SENSIA UK | Maldon | Level 4 | £15,600 per annum |
| Apprentice CNC Operator | Precision Aerospace Component Engineering | Braintree | Level 3 | £16,640 per annum |
| IT Technician Apprentice | APC Solutions | Braintree | Level 3 | £9,379.50 per annum |
| Hairdressing Apprenticeship | Bailey's Hair Gallery | Braintree | Level 2 | £7.503.60 per annum |
| Light Vehicle Apprenticeship | Brayleys Cars | Braintree | Level 3 | £13,000 per annum |
Please see our apprenticeships page for information and resources to support you in your search.
Jobs and Volunteering
Please see our jobs and volunteering page for resources to support you in your search.
* Opportunities on this page were last updated on 27/03/23. Next update due 11/04/23.