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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.

1:1 Drop-In Sessions
If you would like to drop-in for a careers chat with Lisa, her next session is TBC. 
At: Essex House, 200 The Crescent, Colchester, CO4 9YQ - (Please note the building will be closed 12pm to 1pm).

New Opportunities

MPCT Military Academies
Take a next step to a career on the Armed Forces. Opening in Colchester at the 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

They have a prospectus on their website for further information.

North-East Essex Health & Wellbeing Alliance
Health and Social Care employment opportunities for 16-30 year olds - Information Flyer

  • 350 careers - not just doctors & nurses
  • Ongoing learning support
  • Good future prospects
  • Taster days available

Please contact Sandra James - sandra.james18@nhs.net


Ixion

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

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


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

The Learning Shop

  • Functional Skills Maths and English courses for 16-17 and 18+, as well as other courses.
  • CSCS Card course. Free training, just £36 payment for card required.


Apprenticeship Hub (Essex County Council)
This is a new service which is available to 16-25 year olds living in Tendring (but currently not elsewhere in North Essex). They can offer a bit more support in matching young people with employers that want to recruit young people locally. If it feels like you don’t know where to start or have applied for Apprenticeships in the past but think you need help with your CV or preparing for an interview our Advisers can help.

Contact: 0333 032 2591 or email apprenticeship.hub@essex.gov.uk

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, 30 Oxford Road, Clacton-On Sea, CO15 3TB.
15 June 2023 - 1am -12pm
13 July 2023 - 10am -12pm

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

Wheels for All
Come and enjoy our cycling taster day - cycles to match every need - Free event.
Tuesday 13 June - 11am - 6pm
Lighthouse Sport & Social Hub, Dovercourt, CO12 3ST
Get in touch with Julie to book on or for more information: 07719073532 or julie.bunnage@wheelsforall.org.uk

EXTRA - Support for Families in Jaywick - Courses and Workshops

Courses
Mindfulness – 6 Weeks
Jaywick Community Resource Centre – Wednesday 7th June – 10am-12pm.

Developing Resilience – 4 Weeks
To support parents of children with SEND and/or emotional difficulties.
Jaywick Community Resource Centre –Friday 30th June - 10am-1:30pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid
Jaywick Community Resource Centre – Mondays 5th June – 10am – 2pm

Let’s Talk
Jaywick Community Resource Centre – Start date TBC - Thursdays – 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Workshops
ADHD
Via zoom - Monday 3rd July 10:00am – 12:00pm

Your Sensory Child
Walton on the Naze Primary School - Monday 12th June 2023 10am - 12.30pm

Coping with defiant behaviour (Leaflet to follow)
Jaywick Community Resource Centre – Monday 10th July 2023 – 10.30am – 12.30pm

Emotional regulation (Leaflet to follow)
Jaywick Community Resource Centre – Monday 26th June 2023 – 10.30am – 12.30pm

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

Bricklayer Apprentice Cadman Construction Limited Colchester Level 2 £14,844.96 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Carpentry Apprentice Cadman Construction Limited Colchester Level 2 £14,844.96 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Finance Assistant Apprentice Brennan Ltd Colchester Level 2 £10,298 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 20023
Business Administrator Apprentice Brennan Ltd Colchester Level 3 £10,298 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Apprentice Construction Machinery Mechanic Sunbelt Rentals Colchester Level 2 £14,000 per annum Closing:15 Jun 2023
Trade Supplier Apprentice Silverton Builders Merchants Colchester Level 2 £10,707.84 to £21,131.76 per annum Closing: 18 Jun 2023
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Colchester Level 2 £22,383 per annum Closing: 25 Jul 2023
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship KAT Marketing Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Childcare Apprentice  Busy Bees Colchester Level 3 £11,830 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Engineer Apprentice Comfort Services Group Limited Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 01 Aug 2023
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Portman Healthcare Colchester Level 3 £10,983.40 per annum Closing: 20 Jun 2023
Block Paving Apprentice (Groundworks) Tolly Paving Ltd Colchester Level 2 £17,680 per annum Closing: 30 Jul 2023
Ford Light Vehicle Apprentice Lookers PLC Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jul 2023
Student Services Apprentice University of Essex Colchester Level 3 £20,578 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Audi Customer Service Assistant Apprentice Beadles Group Limited Colchester Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Audi Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice Beadles Group Limited Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing 13 Jul 2023
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Service Technician/Mechanic Apprentice Beadles Group Limited  Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 13 Jul 2023
Vehicle Panel Technician Balgores Motors Limited Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Apprentice Vehicle Mechanical, electrical & Trim (MET) Technician Balgores Motors Limited Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 15 Jun 2023
Compliance Administrator Apprentice Build Skill-Plus Ltd Colchester Level 3 £9,609.60 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Surgery Administrator Apprentice East Hill Surgery Colchester Level 3 £11,159.20 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Surgery Receptionist Apprentice East Hill Surgery Colchester Level 2 £11,159.20 per annum Closing: 16 Jun 2023
Accounts Admin Apprentice Trinity (Estates) Property Management Ltd Colchester Level TBC £10,010 per annum Closing: No details
Junior Finance Administrator Trinity (Estates) Property Management Ltd Colchester Level TBC £10,725 per annum Closing: No details
ASK Italian Senior Production Chef ASK Italian  Colchester Level 3 £17,004 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Carpentry Apprentice P.G.M. Carpentry Contractors Ltd Colchester Level 2 £11,440 per annum Closing: 26 Jun 2023
Kitchen Apprentice Mercury Theatre Colchester Level 2 £14,508 per annum Closing: 9 Jun 2023
Learning Support Assistant Apprentice St Benedicts College Colchester Level 3 £10,035 per annum Closing: 27 Jun 2023
Apprentice Property Administrator Belvoir Colchester Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Apprentice Highways Operative Carnell Group Holdings Limited Colchester Level 2 £18,200 per annum Closing: 30 Jun 2023
Booking Co-ordinator / Office Administrator Apprentice PHS Engineers Limited Great Horkesley Level 3 £10,400 per annum Closing:30 Jun 2023
Apprentice Bus and Coach Technician Hedingham & District Omnibuses Ltd Clacton Level 3 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 7 Jul 2023
Property Services Apprentice Customer Service Tendring District Council Level 2 £10,158.72 per annum Closing: 18 Jun 2023
Apprentice Propeller Cell Operative Tridan Engineering Ltd Clacton Level 3 £14,196 per annum Closing: 28 Jul 2023
Apprentice CNC Turning - Setter / Operator Tridan Engineering Ltd Clacton Level 3 £14,196 per annum Closing: 28 Jul 2023
Apprentice Conventional Machinist Tridan Engineering Ltd Clacton Level 3 £14,196 per annum Closing; 28 Jul 2023
Apprentice CNC Milling Setter / Operator Tridan Engineering Ltd Clacton Level 3 £14,196 per annum Closing: 28 Jul 2023
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship GM Graham Pharmacies Ltd Frinton Level 2 £10,982.40 per annum Closing: 25 Jun 2023
Landscape and Garden Design Apprentice Mr David Vennell Clacton Level 2 £15,600 per annum Closing; 11 Jun 2023
Chef Apprenticeship Robin Hood Clacton Level 2 £11,684 per annum Closing: 26 Jun 2023
Sports Coach Apprenticeship Premier Sports Coach Solutions Clacton Level 3 £8,580 per annum Closing 31 Jul 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.