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.

Lisa'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. Just ask for Lisa Judge on reception.

Rowan House - 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG

Wednesday 24 July 2024 (10am to 1pm)
Thursday 5 September 2024 (12pm - 3pm) - POST GCSE RESULTS DROP-IN

Colchester Townhouse - 39-42 East Stockwell Street, Colchester, CO1 1SS

Thursday 29 August 2024 (12pm - 3pm) - POST GCSE RESULTS DROP-IN

What's Next Event Clacton
Aged 16 to 18? Unsure of your next steps post 16?

Come along to a networking event hosted by University of Essex and Essex Youth Service. You will find information, advice and guidance for education and training opportunities, apprenticeships, Health and Social Care opportunities, CSCS provision, SEND, job support and much more!

When: Friday 30 August 2024, 2pm till 5pm.
Where: Princes Theatre, Clacton Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton, CO15 1SE.

New Opportunities

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.

Enrolment open for September 2024

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.

Build Skill - Colchester
Applications available for Construction and Wellbeing course with a start date planned for September 2024.
Please see their website for more information and contact details on how to apply.

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: 17 & 19 September 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

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

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 that you apply as soon as possible. Most open events have ended, but some providers are offering virtual tours or advice days. Please see links below to local colleges:

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 Groundworker	MDS Civil Engineering Limited	Halstead	Level 2	£16,640 per annum	Closing: 26 Jul 2024
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice	Maycast-Nokes Precision Engineering LTD	Halstead	Level 3	£10,982.40 to £21,673.60 per annum	Closing: 26 Jul 2024
IT Support Apprentice	Cube 6 IT LTD	Halstead	Level 3	£12,480.00 per annum	Closing: 26 Jul 2024
Vehicle Technician Apprentice	Rallysport Automotive	Colchester	Level 3	£13,312.00 per annum	Closing: 02 Aug 2024
Apprentice Customer Sales Coordinator	Brightwater Environmental Ltd	Colchester	Level 2	£13,312.00 to £23,795.20 per annum	Closing: 31 Aug 2024
Dental Nurse Apprentice	The Smile Clinic Ltd	Colchester	Level 3	£13,312.00 per annum	Closing: 30 Jul 2024
Marketing Apprentice	Enigen UK Ltd	Colchester	Level 3	£15,000.00 per annum	Closing: 29 Jul 2024
Childcare Apprenticeship	Headstart Colchester limited	Colchester	Level 2	£15,600 per annum	Closing: 10 Sep 2024
Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship	Dalau Ltd	Clacton	Level 3	£20,800 per annum	Closing: 26 Jul 2024
Engineering Technician Apprentice	Dalau Ltd	Clacton	Level 3	£20,800 per annum	Closing: 26 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.