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.
Rachel and Nicola's next Drop-In dates and details are listed below. No appointment needed, just drop-in to discuss options and provision in your local area.
County Hall Atrium- Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH
- Wednesday 31 July 2024 - 10am to 2pm (Nicola or Rachel)
- Wednesday 28 August 2024 - 10am to 2pm (Rachel) - POST GCSE RESULTS DROP-IN
- Monday 5 September 2024 - 10am to 4pm (Nicola) - POST GCSE RESULTS DROP-IN
For an overview of the options for post-16 provision in your local area please view our What's Next? 2024 Provision Guide - Mid Essex.
New Opportunities
Momentum Training - Falltricks Hairdressing Academy
Are offering a 9 month study programme in either Hairdressing or Barbering with the aim to convert into an apprenticeship around 12 weeks.
- Level 1 in Hairdressing or Barbering
- Opportunity to improve Maths and English if needed
- Work placement up to 3 days a week
- Training in the Romford Academy or salons in Chelmsford, Rayleigh, Brentwood, Billericay and Wickford
- Funding available to help cover travel costs and lunch
- Hairdressing or Barbering kit provided after 6 weeks
Please contact Billy Moore on 07950327277 or email billy@falltricksacademy.com
Clarion Futures - Chelmsford
Free CSCS construction training
- 3 day course
- HSCE Level 1
- CSCS Test and card included
Course Dates: TBC
WS Training
New supported learning centre opening in Haverhill.
- Learn 3 days a week
- Develop life skills
- enhance your employability
- Gain valuable work experience
- Develop your Maths and English
Nova Training
Nova Training have now re opened their study centre in Colchester and are open to referrals again. They offer English and Maths up to Level 1, 2 or GCSE if needed, as well as Functional ICT. Their programmes offers 16-18-year olds the opportunity to gain work experience, apprenticeship opportunities and support into employment. If you are not in employment, education or training and would like to be referred please let us know.
Build Skill - Colchester
Applications available for Construction and Well-being course with a start date planned for the end of November.
Please see their website for more information and contact details on how to apply.
Wilderness Foundation
Brave Futures, a nature-based group therapy programme funded by Braintree Council and Eastlight Community Fund, has been set up to support residents in Braintree District who have experienced grief, trauma, addictions, social isolation, anxiety and depression which has affected their mental health and wellbeing. With our team of expert outdoor group therapists, we have a style of working that offers therapy, tools and strategies for managing trauma, grief, relationships, boundaries, self-care, communication and emotional control, mixed with a range of activities. Activities are varied and include bushcraft, camp cooking, walking, foraging, nature art and craft work for one day a week for 8 weeks.
Next available programme in Braintree starts: 25 September & 4 October 2024
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 2024 programme starts: 19 September, 7 November 2024
Support
Inspire Wellbeing
Inspire Wellbeing offers free in-person and virtual counselling to young people, aged 10-25 in Suffolk and North & Mid Essex, who need someone to talk to.
Feeling alone, anxious or unable to cope? You are not alone.
Call: 07720 087487 or email: wellbeing@inspiresuffolk.org.uk
Mind - Youthful Wellbeing Support (service for young adults aged 18-25)
Mind - Mid and North Essex
College Applications
If you are thinking about further education or an apprenticeship, then we recommend attending an upcoming open day. Please see links below to local colleges, you may need to book your place in advance:
- Chelmsford College
- Colchester Institute
- Writtle University College
- Braintree Sixth Form College
- South Essex College - SEC Apprenticeship Offer 2024-25
- Suffolk Rural - Suffolk New College
Apprenticeship Vacancies
| Accounts and Audit Apprentice | Clay Ratnage & Co | Burnham-On-Crouch | Level 2 | £16,000.00 per annum | Closing: 31 Jul 2024 |
| Apprentice Chef | Ye Olde White Harte Hotel | Burnham-On-Crouch | Level 2 | £9,984.00 to £17,846.40 per annum | Closing: 02 Aug 2024 |
| Business Admin Apprentice | CVC Components Ltd | Latchingdon | Level 3 | £12,480.00 per annum | Closing: 02 Aug 2024 |
| Payroll Administrator Apprentice | Pocknells | Maldon | Level 3 | £12,500.00 per annum | Closing: 25 Aug 2024 |
| Facilities Services Operative Apprentice | Limebrook Primary School and Nursery | Maldon | Level 2 | £12.313.60 per annum | Closing: 26 Jul 2024 |
| Apprentice Business Developer | Howden Joinery Limited | Heybridge | Level 2 | £15,000.00 per annum | Closing: 08 Aug 2024 |
| Warehouse Operator Apprentice | Wolfrace Wheels (UK) Ltd | Heybridge | Level 2 | £13,728.00 per annum | Closing: 26 Jul 2024 |
| Warehouse Apprentice | Howden Joinery Limited | Chelmsford | Level 2 | £15,000 per annum | Closing: 29 Jul 2024 |
| ASK Italian Chelmsford - Hospitality Supervisor | ASK Italian | Chelmsford | Level 3 | £9,984.00 to £17,846.40 per annum | Closing: 31 Jul 2024 |
| Apprentice Early Years Educator | Seymour House Ltd | Chelsmford | Level 3 | £21,000.00 per annum | Closing: 02 Aug 2024 |
| Light Vehicle Apprentice | Dukes Park Automotive Ltd | Chelmsford | Level 3 | £13,312.00 per annum | Closing: 26 Jul 2024 |
| Apprentice Early Years Educator | Seymour House Lts | Witham | Level 3 | £21,000.00 per annum | Closing: 02 Aug 2024 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Dennis Eagle Limited | Witham | Level 3 | £14,809.60 per annum | Closing: 12 Aug 2024 |
| DAF Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship | Harris Commercial Repairs Limited | Witham | Level 3 | £13,312.00 per annum | Closing: 30 Aug 2024 |
| Apprentice Business Developer | Howden Joinery Limited | Braintree | Level 2 | £15,000.00 per annum | Closing: 29 Jul 2024 |
| Kitchen Team Leader Apprenticeship | Astronomer | Braintree | Level 3 | £11,440.00 per annum | Closing: 08 Aug 2024 |
| Playworker Apprenticeship (Childcare) | CMXSC Ltd | Braintree | Level 2 | £11,648.00 to £20,820.80 per annum | Closing: 08 Aug 2024 |
| Design/AutoCAD Apprentice | JPJ Installations Limited | Braintree | Level 3 | £16,000.00 per annum | Closing: 31 Jul 2024 |
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 22/07/24. Next update due 01/08/24.