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Please contact your adviser Aaron Wallis, or our team on 0800 707 6384 if you are not in education, employment or training and need support with referrals.


Aaron'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.

Loughton Youth Centre – Thursday 21 November 2024 – 10am to 4pm
Stansted Youth Centre – Monday 25 November 2024 – 10am to 4pm
Hare Street Harlow Youth Centre – Tuesday 19 November 2024 – 10am to 4pm

For an overview of the options for post-16 provision in your local area please view our What's Next? 2024 Provision Guide - West Essex. Or check out our padlet links:
WEST What’s Next Guide - What's Next - West Essex (padlet.com) 

WEST Advice & Guidance - Advice and Guidance -West Essex (padlet.com) 

WEST Job & Opportunities - Jobs & Opportunities Board (padlet.com) 

 

New Opportunities

 

Stansted Airport Academy
Exploring the Aviation Industry Course
You may wish to boost the chances of employment at Stansted Airport by attending their 10 day NCFE Level 1 in Exploring the Aviation Industry course. This 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.  The course will be delivered by virtual Classroom and face to face at the Academy.

Next course start dates: 2 December

Learning Curve 
Hairdressing and Barbering NVQ Level 2 Study Programme - Loughton
This is a part-time course that will be taught one day a week in the academy, and one day a week at home. It will include practical hairdressing units, as well as employability skills. There are no minimum grades or previous experience required. Immediate start!

Hairdressing and Beauty NVQ Level 1 Study Programme - Loughton

  • 1 Year course
  • 1 day per week hairdressing - 1 day per week beauty - 1 day per week functional skills
  • Enrolment all year round
  • Enrolment sessions every Monday and Friday at 10am for anyone interested to come in for a chat and look around

Contact our team for a referral: 0800 707 6384

WS Training
New supported learning centre opening in Haverhill.

  • Learn 3 days a week
  • Develop life skills
  • enhance your employability
  • Gain valuable work experience
  • Develop your Maths and English

Essex Music Service NEET Project - Harlow
Interested in Music? A 10-week programme working on a Bronze Arts Award qualification. Students will work with two musicians on an area of music that interests them. This could be music technology, music production, song writing or DJ skills. The course involves learning an art form, attending and reviewing a performance, researching a musician or artist that interest them and sharing their new skills with a friend or Tutor.

The Bronze Arts award is a recognised qualification witch nurtures young people's individual interests in arts and culture, building their confidence while equipping them with life skills for education and future employment.

If you have any questions, please do email or call Ollie Colquhoun on 07435662083.

Colas
Colas are currently looking for Highways Operatives to join their operational team in safely delivering civil engineering and Highways Projects to predetermined plans, specifications, timescales and budget. For information about Colas and the Harlow project can be found on their Padlet.
 

Shaw Trust
Care and Construction Academies
Through the Academies learners can receive careers planning and guidance support, Health and Social Care or Construction specific training, opportunities to gain work experience, on the job training and wellbeing support to help learners overcome any barriers that prevent them from training and/or gaining employment.

Contact: Care Academy careacademy@shaw-trust.org.uk / Construction Academy: sean.harland@shaw-trust.org.uk

EConnectr
Free Career mentoring for Harlow residents 18+.

Users can find mentors to support them with CV writing, interview preparation, sector insights and settling into a new role. The platform will provide guidance and templates for engaging with one of their 100+ mentors, meaning no experience is necessary.

 

Events

Uttlesford Careers Fair
The Uttlesford Careers Fair 2024 will bring together employers from across the region as well as national organisations from a variety of sectors.

They will be joined by careers experts and training providers with information and advice covering apprenticeships, university and career opportunities. Whether you are just beginning to research your progression options or have a clear path planned there will be someone waiting to talk with you.

Representatives will include: University of Essex, University of Hertfordshire, Uttlesford District Council, Tees Law, Nockolds Solicitors, Titan Airways, Jet2, MAG - London Stansted Airport, Hertfordshire Constabulary, Essex Police, Connect Scaffolding, Royal Air Force, Border Force, And many more! Please Book Your Place in advance.

When: Wednesday 20 November 2024
Where: Saffron Walden County High School, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH

 

College Applications

If you are thinking about further education or an apprenticeship, then we recommend attending an open day. Please see links below to local colleges, you may need to book your place in advance:

Apprenticeship Vacancies 

Chef Apprenticeship Miller and Carter Harlow Level 2 £13,416 per annum Closing; 27 Nov 2024
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship St Alban's Catholic Academy Harlow Level 3 £9,984 per annum Closing: 25 Nov 2024
Dental Nurse Apprentice Barbara Castle Practice Ltd Harlow Level 3 £10,816 per annum Closing: 29 Nov 2024
Food & Drink Maintenance Engineer Apprentice Riverway Foods Ltd Harlow Level 3 £13,977 per annum Closing: 20 Dec 2024
Kitchen Team Leader Apprenticeship Willow Harlow Level 3 £18,720.00 a year Closing: 6 Dec 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 15/11/24. Next update due 27/11/24.