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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.

1:1 Drop-In Sessions or Appointments
If you would like to book an appointment with an adviser or drop-in for a careers chat the next sessions are:

Tuesday 27th June 2023 - 10am to 12pm drop-in (12:30pm/1:30pm booked appointments only with Rachel).
At: Chelmsford Library, County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH.

Please call 0800 707 6384 in advance if you would like a 30-45 appointment.

New Opportunities


Ixion

CSCS Card funding available for 1 week online training and test.

Contact: Nicola Barnes on 07549035584 or email nicola.barnes@ixionholdings


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.


Stansted Airport Academy
Exploring the Aviation Industry Course
You may wish to boost the chances of employment at Stansted Airport by attending their 10 day NCFE Level 1 in Exploring the Aviation Industry course. This 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.  The course will be delivered by virtual Classroom and face to face at the Academy. Course start dates:

  • Monday 12th June 2023
  • Monday 3rd July 2023

New Website - A one stop shop for careers and jobs at Stansted Airport
Their new website showcases the work they do at the academy, highlighting a number of important topics such as our courses, careers, reduced travel and now a vacancies page!

Wilderness Foundation
Out There Wilderness Academy
- In small groups students engage in hands-on activities that challenge their minds, develop their social skills, and feed their emotional needs. The programme designed for 13-15 years old to come to our site (Chatham Green, CM3 3FE) for 1 day a week for 6 weeks.
Next programme starts: 07 June 2023

Youthbuild
12-week Construction Programme - This programme is for 16-19-year-olds who are currently not in employment, education ot training (NEET). Young people can join the course at any time of the year.

The programme consists of:

  • Level 1 City & Guilds qualifications in construction
  • Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
  • Preparation and testing for the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test and a CSCS Card
  • Tuition in English & Maths at a functional skills level, to improve skills and gain qualifications up to City & Guilds Level 2
  • Employability skills gained with Gateway at entry Level 3 / Level 1
  • One-to-one support and help with CV writing and applications for college, jobs and apprenticeships
  • Work experience that can lead to long-term jobs and apprenticeships

Please contact us on 0800 707 6384 for a referral.

 

Events

Nova Training
Year 11 Taster Days
Explore the training centres and meet the team to learn more about GCSE resits, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships and fully funded courses on offer. Book Your Place.

Nova Training, 50 Manor Road, Colchester, CO3 3LX
21 June 2023 - 10am - 12pm
13 July 2023 - 10am - 12pm 

College Applications & Open Events

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:

 

Apprenticeships of the Week

Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Little Faces Childcare Chelmsford Level 2  £8,236.80 per annum Closing: 30 June 2023
Customer Service Practitioner Apprentice Pinkfishes Limited Chelmsford Level 2 £10,725 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Galleywood Pharmacy Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 2 Jul 2023
Catering Apprenticeship Busy Bees Day Nurseries Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £10,140 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Ford Light Vehicle Apprentice Lookers  Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jul 2023
HR Support Apprentice Eurobase Limited Chelmsford Level 3 £18,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Manufacturing Apprentice Pillarhouse International Limited Chelmsford Level 3 £14,000 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Electronics Engineer Apprentice Pillarhouse International Limited Chelmsford Level 3 £14,000 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Kids Inc Chelmsford Level 3 £11,248 per annum Closing: 30 June 2023
Painter and Decorator Apprenticeship Anglia Decor Limited Chelmsford Level 2 £18,720 per annum Closing: 30 June 2023
Horticulture and Landscaping Apprentice Eden Horticultural Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £15,6000 per annum Closing: 14 Jun 2023
Digital PR Executive Apprentice Absolute Digital Media Limited Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Engineering Machinist Apprenticeship Currock Engineering Co Ltd Chelmsford Level 3  £10,433.28 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Volkswagen Part Assistant Apprentice Beadles Group Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice Beadles Group Ltd Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Volkswagen Customer Service Assistant Apprentice Beadles Group Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Audi Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice Beadles Group Ltd Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Audi Customer Service Assistant Apprentice Beadles Group Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Bar & Waiting Apprenticeship Harvester Chelmsford Level 2 £11,684.40 per annum Closing: 1 Jul 2023
Beauty Apprenticeship Mrs Disha Pranav Shah Chelmsford Level 3 £8,236.80 per annum Closing: 12 Jun 2023
Apprentice Recruitment Resourcer Medsol Healthcare Services Chelmsford Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Simply Hair Chelmsford Level 2 £10.982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Apprentice Sales/Customer Service Administrator TDI Tuning Ltd Chelmsford Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Customer Service Expert Apprenticeship Mercedes-Benz Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 31 Aug 2023
Retail Parts Advisor Apprenticeship Mercedes-Benz Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 31 Aug 2023
Carpentry Apprenticeship Bakers of Danbury Chelmsford Level 2 £10,004.80 per annum Closing: 30 June 2023
Apprentice Service & Maintenance Technician Steven Eagell Toyota Chelmsford Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 1 Aug 2023
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Edward Taylor Stock Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 10 Jun 2023
Administration Assistant Apprentice B B Harrison Limited Hatfield Peverel Level 3 £14,400 per annum Closing: 25 Jun 2023
Carpentry Apprenticeship P.G.M. Carpenter Contractors Ltd Hatfield Peverel Level 2 £11,440 per annum Closing: 26 Jun 2023
Early Years Practitioner Apprentice Family First - Rainbows Nursery Witham Level 2 £10,982.40 to £21,673.60 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Engineering Machinist Apprentice MGJ Engineering Limited Witham Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Apprentice Administration Assistant ICEX Limited Witham Level 3 £10,920 per annum Closing: 31 Jul 2023
Administration & Marketing Assistant Apprentice IT Positive Witham Level 3 £10,725 per annum Closing: 12 Jun 2023
Business Administrator Apprentice Levy & Co Ltd Witham Level 3 £15,600 per annum Closing: 3 Jul 2023
Balgores Motors Apprentice - Vehicle Panel Technician Balgores Motors Limited Witham Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Distribution Apprentice Administrator Seven Distribution Limited Witham Level 3 £13,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Apprentice Ocean & Air Sales Executive Simarco International Limited Witham Level 3 £14,000 per annum Closing: 14 Jun 2023
Apprentice Administration Assistant Simarco International Limited Witham Level 3 £14,000 per annum Closing: 14 Jun 2023
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Howies and Sons LLP Tolleshunt Major Level 3 £13,520 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Apprentice People, Talent and Compliance Administrator (HR) Inntel Ltd Feering Level 3 £15,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Resources, Service Delivery & Strategy, Performance & Governance - Business Administration Apprentice Maldon District Council Maldon Level 3 £10,158.72 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Housing Options & Homelessness - Business Administration Apprentice Maldon District Council Maldon Level 3 £10,158.72 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Apprentice Freight Forwarder Rhenus Logistics Maldon Level 3 £19,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship ESOM'S Ltd Maldon Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 24 Jun 2023
Export Customer Service Apprentice Vanguard Logistics Services Ltd Maldon Level 2 £10,296 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Apprentice Customer Service FCL Operator Vanguard Logistics Services Ltd Maldon Level 2 £10,296 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship New Brunswick Scientific Cryo Research Maldon Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 25 Jun 2023
Beauty Apprenticeship Ria Cressey South Woodham Ferrers Level 2 £8,236.80 per annum Closing: 12 Jun 2023
Chef Apprenticeship The Shaw Farm South Woodham Ferrers Level 2 £11,684 per annum Closing: 1 Jul 2023
Administration Assistant Apprentice Greenwood Surgery South Woodham Ferrers  Level 3 £10,300 per annum Closing: 22 Jun 2023
Marketing/Videographer Apprentice Opulent Media Limited Battlesbridge Level 3 £9,609.60 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Engineering Apprenticeship Maycast-Nokes Precision Engineering Limited Halstead Level TBC From £6 an hour Closing: No details
Ford Light Vehicle Apprentice Lookers PLC Braintree Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jul 2023
Ford Customer Service Advisor Apprenticeship Lookers PLC Braintree Level 2 £11,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jul 2023
Welding/Fabricator Apprenticeship Transporter Engineering Ltd Halstead Level 3 £17,680 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Fabrication Apprentice Hunwick engineering Ltd Halstead Level 3 £17,680 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Welder Apprenticeship Hunwick Engineering Ltd Halstead Level 2 £17,680 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Dog Grooming Apprentice Betty & Bertie's Dog Grooming Ltd Braintree Level 2 £6,177.60 per annum Closing: 1 Aug 2023
Early Years Apprenticeship Busy Bees Day Nurseries Limited Braintree Level 3 £11,830 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Housing Apprentice Braintree District Council  Braintree Level 3 £10,158.72 to £20,048.08 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Warehouse & Sales Apprentice EDA Learning and Development  Braintree Level 2 £10,982.40 to £21,673.60 per annum Closing: 17 Jun 2023
Ford Light Vehicle Apprenticeship Vertu Motors PLC Braintree Level 3 £11,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jul 2023
Engineering Machinist Apprenticeship Braintree Precision Components Limited Braintree Level 3 £10,707.84 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Accountancy Apprentice Abacus Accountancy Group Limited Braintree Level 4 £14,000 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Apprentice Branch Assistant  Rexel UK Limited Braintree Level 2 £11,435.66 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Engineering Technical Support Technician Apprentice Precision Aerospace Component Engineering Braintree Level 3  £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
IT Technician Apprentice APC Solutions Braintree Level 3 £10,296 per annum Closing: 19 Jun 2023
Light Vehicle Apprenticeship Brayleys Cars Braintree Level 3 £13,000 per annum Closing 30 Jun 2023

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 06/06/23. Next update due 12/06/23.