North Essex Opportunities
Please contact your adviser Lisa Judge or our team on 0800 707 6384 if you are not in education, employment or training and need support with referrals.
For an overview of the options for post-16 provision in your local area please view our What's Next? 2024 Provision Guide - North Essex. Or check out our padlet links:
NORTH What’s Next Guide - What's Next - North Essex (padlet.com)
NORTH Advice and Guidance - Advice and Guidance - North Essex (padlet.com)
NORTH Job & Opportunities - Job and Opportunities Board - North Essex (padlet.com)
New Opportunities
Clarion Futures - CSCS Training Colchester
Free CSCS construction training
- 3 day course
- HSCE Level 1
- CSCS test and card included
Start Date: TBC
Central Training Group
Pre-employment programme in Clacton. Suitable for 16-19 year olds.
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification in a field you're passionate about.
- Develop essential social and development skills to thrive in the workplace and beyond.
- Build confidence, independence, and a positive mindset for success.
Start dates: TBC
Hairdressing Study Options with Central Training Group. Level 1 Hair and Barbering programme from September 2024.
MPCT Military Academies
Take a next step to a career on the Armed Forces. Colchester Army Reserve Centre for 16+.
No fixed start dates - No qualifications required for entry - Bursary (for those eligible).
- ETCAL Level 2 in Preparation for Military Service
- NCFE Level 3 Certificate for Entry to Uniformed Services
- Functional Skills - Entry Level 1 to Level 2 English and Maths
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other learners, meet the instructors and experience first-hand how you will learn the MPCT Way. To book your place please call Learner Support on 0330 111 3939 or email help@learningcurvegroup.co.uk.
Please see the prospectus on their website for further information.
Nova Training
Nova Training have study centres in Clacton and Colchester. 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.
Wilderness Foundation
Brave Futures is a nature-based group therapy programme for children, teens and adults 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 programmes for Colchester & Tendring cohorts: 28 & 30 Jan 2025
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: accepting referrals
Signals Essex Media Centre Ltd - A centre for creative digital learning.
They specialise in film education, digital art and use media production for social, learning and creative outcomes.
Their community projects enable disadvantaged groups to work on production projects, giving participants digital media skills and most importantly a voice.
Events
Boxing For Fitness - Harwich
Looking for a new way to get active in Harwich? Why not join our new weekly boxing for fitness sessions. The first session will be free and then all other sessions will be £2 each. All levels of experience are welcome, and Gloves and pads are provided.
We also offer 1 to 1 sessions for anyone who wants to build their confidence before the group sessions.
When: Every Friday
Contact: David on 07519 200686 for more details.
Support
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:
- Colchester Institute - 21 January (Braintree) - 23 January (Colchester)
- The Sixth Form College - Colchester
- Suffolk Rural - Suffolk New College - 5 March (Ipswich) - 8 March (Suffolk Rural) - 8 March (On The Coast)
- Chelmsford College - - 5 February
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Colchester institute currently have an number of apprenticeship vacancies available - some are included below but you can search by industry sector on their website.
| Apprentice Teaching Assistant | Staff Select Ltd | Clacton | Level 3 | £12,480 per annum | Closing: 15 Jan 2025 |
| Admin Apprentice | Tendring Technology College | Clacton | Level 3 | £20,134 per annum | Closing: 05 Jan 2025 |
| Business Administration Apprenticeship | LUX LAW LTD | Walton | Level 3 | £16,770 per annum | Closing: 27 Jan 2025 |
| Apprentice Engineer | Tom Canham Plant & Hose Ltd | Clacton | Level 2 | £13,312per annum | Closing: 06 Jan 2025 |
| Apprentice Reception and Digital marketing Administrator | Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners | Colchester | Level 3 | £13,312 per annum | Closing: 31 Jan 2025 |
| HR Apprentice | TES 2000 Limited | Colchester | Level 3 | £16,000 per annum | Closing: 31 Jan 2025 |
| Apprentice Early Year Educator | Seymour House Ltd | Colchester | Level 3 | £21,500 per annum | Closing: 31 Jan 2025 |
| Youth Support Worker Apprentice | Essex County Council | Colchester | Level 3 | £23,496 per annum | Closing: 05 Jan 2025 |
| Apprentice Support Worker | Yarra Services Ltd | Colchester | Level 2 | £24,960 per annum | Closing: 20 Dec 2024 |
| Apprentice Reception and Swim Teacher | First Strokes Swim Schools Ltd | Colchester | Level 3 | £6,656 per annum | Closing: 24 Jan 2025 |
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 20/12/24. Next update due 08/01/25.