South Essex Opportunities
Please contact your adviser Maria Power or Peter O'Loughlin, or our team on 0800 707 6384 if you are not in education, employment or training and need support with referrals.
1:1 Sessions by Appointment
If you would like to book an appointment with an adviser the next session is TBC.
At: Southernhay Youth Centre, 16-20 Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1EL
Please call 0800 707 6384 in advance if you would like a 30-45 appointment.
New Opportunities
TCHC Group
GAPS is a study programme that helps young people to take control of their future. It is ideal for those not in employment, education or training (NEET), as it offers the opportunity to improve and gain Maths and English qualifications and gives young people the chance to gain confidence, practical work skills and work experience. Based in Basildon they offer programmes in the following sectors:
- Business administration
- Customer service
- Construction multi-skills
- Employability
- Health & social care
- Independent living
- Motor vehicle
- Nail and beauty
- Route to employment programme (Traineeships)
Please see flyer for further details.
Contact: 01923 698452 or basildon.gaps@tchc.net
SECTA
Provide construction opportunities for young people 16-24 across South Essex. SECTA is a government-funded training academy that is working to boost construction skills across multiple academies in South Essex. From careers advice and employability to hands-on training and real-world experience, we create action plans tailored to each individual’s aspirations and support needs.
Contact: secta@southend.gov.uk
Apprenticeship Hub (Essex County Council)
This is a new service which is available to 16-25 year olds living in Basildon and Castle Point (but currently not elsewhere in South 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
Become an Essex Hero
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:
- South Essex College - next open event: 22 June Southend
- USP College
- Chelmsford College - next open event: 19 June
- Barking and Dagenham College - next open event 8 June
- Writtle University College - next open event: 17 June
- New City College
Apprenticeships of the Week
| Beauty Apprenticeship | The Buddha Sanctuary Ltd | Canvey Island | Level 3 | £8,236.80 per annum | Closing: 12 June 2023 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Seven Two Seven Designs Ltd | Canvey Island | Level 3 | £10,296 per annum | Closing: 7 Jul 2023 |
| Sales Administration Support Apprentice | Lemon Groundwork Solutions Ltd | Wickford | Level 3 | £12,064 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship | Noak Bridge Pre-School | Basildon | Level 2 | £8,236.80 per annum | Closing: 16 Jun 2023 |
| Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship | Essex County Council | Basildon | Level 3 | £8,236.80 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice | Sach Chemist | Basildon | Level 2 | £9,360 per annum | Closing: 25 Jun 2023 |
| Apprentice Administration Assistant | Guardian Water Treatment Ltd | Basildon | Level 3 | £10,158.72 per annum | Closing: 15 Jun 2023 |
| Apprentice Administrator | Reactive Integrated Services Ltd | Basildon | Level 3 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 28 Jun 2023 |
| Electrical / Mechanical Design Apprentice | Jordan Reflectors Ltd | Basildon | Level 3 | £11,344.45 per annum | Closing: 21 Jul 2023 |
| Apprentice Community Activator Coach | Progressive Sports South Essex | Basildon | Level 2 | £8,236.80 per annum | Closing: 26 June 2023 |
| Product Development Technician Apprenticeship | CNH Industrial N.V | Basildon | Level 3 | £11,579.88 per annum | Closing: 30 Aug 2023 |
| Beauty Apprenticeship | Sharnee's Hair & Beauty | Basildon | Level 3 | £8,236.80 per annum | Closing: 12 Jun 2023 |
| Ocean Pricing Freight Forwarding Apprentice | DB Schenker | Basildon | Level 3 | £19,851 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Sales Admin Assistant Apprentice | Office Needs (Essex) Ltd | Basildon | Level 2 | £10,010 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | T S Electronics Ltd | Basildon | Level 3 | £10,296 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Team Member Apprenticeship | Cineworld | Basildon | Level 2 | £150 - £274.50 per week | Closing: 15 Jun 2023 |
| Apprentice Learning Support | Glenwood School | Benfleet | Level 3 | £10,158.72 per annum | Closing: 19 Jun 2023 |
| Apprenticeship in Barbering | Albert Jack Barbershop Limited | Benfleet | Level 2 | £9,335.04 per annum | Closing: 29 Jun 2023 |
| Apprentice Nursery Nurse | First Class Day Nursery Ltd | Benfleet | Level 2 | £10,433.28 per annum | Closing: 19 Jun 2023 |
| Digital Marketing Apprentice | CVB Technical Solutions Ltd | Benfleet | Level 3 | £11,000 per annum | Closing: 17 Jun 2023 |
| Financial Service Administrator Apprentice | Chambers Financial Service Ltd | Benfleet | Level 3 | £14,625 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Leisure Team Member Apprentice | Swimming Tales Ltd | Rayleigh | Level 2 | £9,609.60 per annum | Closing: 26 Jun 2023 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Bliss Eco Energy Limited | Rayleigh | Level 3 | £10,296 to £20,319 per annum | Closing: 30Jul 2023 |
| Vehicle Damage Paint Technician Apprenticeship | Essex Commercial Limited | Rayleigh | Level 3 | £12,480 per annum | Closing: 31 Jul 2023 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Lillywhite Property Group Ltd | Rayleigh | Level 3 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 16 Jun 2023 |
| Apprenticeship in Barbering | 88 Men's Hair Limited | Rayleigh | Level 2 | £9,335.04 per annum | Closing: 20 Jul 2023 |
| Nursery Apprentice | Toad Hall Day Nursery | Rayleigh | Level 3 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 29 Jul 2023 |
| Chef Apprenticeship | Harvester | Rayleigh | Level 2 | £11,684 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Design Spec Limited | Hockley | Level 3 | £10,296 per annum | Closing: 25 Jun 2023 |
| Business Administration Apprentice | Taylor Hawkes Ltd | Hockley | Level 3 | £11,000 per annum | Closing: 30 Jul 2023 |
| IT Technician Support Apprenticeship | Sweethaven Computers Limited | Hockley | Level 3 | £12,000 per annum | Closing: 9 Jul 2023 |
| Content Creator / Marketing Apprentice | Athona Limited | Brentwood | Level 3 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 30 Jun 2023 |
| Print Technician Apprentice | The Baker Self-Adhesive Labels Co Ltd | Brentwood | Level 3 | £10,158.72 to £20,048.08 per annum | Closing: 1 Aug 2023 |
| Chef Apprenticeship | Toby Carvery | Brentwood | Level 2 | £11,684 per annum | Closing: 19 Jun 2023 |
| Apprenticeship in Hairdressing | Blondes of Brentwood Limited | Brentwood | Level 2 | £9,335.04 per annum | Closing:14 Jul 2023 |
| Apprentice Hairdresser | Paul Falltricks Hairdressing | Shenfield | Level 2 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 28 Jun 2023 |
| Hairdressing Apprentice | Edward Taylor | Stock | Level 2 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 10 Jun 2023 |
| Dental Nurse Apprenticeship | St Andrews Dental Practice | Billericay | Level 3 | £16,640 per annum | Closing: 16 Jun 2023 |
| Nursery Early Years Educator Apprentice | Banana Moon Nursery | Billericay | Level 3 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 24 Jul 2023 |
| Child Care Apprentice | Burstead Bears Day Nursery Limited | Billericay | Level 2 | £10,982.40 per annum | Closing: 19 Jun 2023 |
| Childcare Apprentice | Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-School Ltd | Billericay | Level 3 | £10,158.72 per annum | Closing: 01 Sep 2023 |
| Apprenticeship in Barbering | K Barbers Emporium Ltd | Billericay | Level 2 | £9,335.04 per annum | Closing: 29 Jun 2023 |
| Beauty Apprenticeship | Essex Beauty & Aesthetic Limited | Billericay | Level 3 | £8,236.80 per annum | Closing: 12 Jun 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.