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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.

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:

 

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.