Focus on Digital, IT and Creative Sector
The UK is one of the World Leaders in creative industries and represents one of the most productive sectors in the UK economy. The creative sector contributes to many other sectors by creating innovation and creativity from branding and marketing to introducing innovative ideas and processes.
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National Apprenticeship Week Events
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Last year the "You're Hired" East Sussex campaign generated more than 650 pledges in five months from businesses in East Sussex to take on an apprentice. This year, as part of National Apprenticeships Week (12 to 18 March 2016), a number of events aimed at engaging with young people, parents and businesses took place throughout East Sussex.
The events were well attended by many young people and parents looking to find out more about apprenticeship opportunities and also to apply for apprenticeship vacancies brought by the many businesses attending the events. Find out more at
Apprenticeships.
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New Apprenticeships In Sussex Website Goes Live
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The "Apprenticeships in Sussex" website, with a new look and new functionality, was launched at the beginning of National Apprenticeships Week in March. The site that is financed and managed by Sussex Council of Training Providers (SCTP) on behalf of its members, provides an easy search function to find local SCTP members that offer Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Pre-employment Training, as well as listing local Apprenticeship and Traineeship vacancies.
The new website has new and unique functions that will help everyone to easily find the training that they need. Have a look at the website here
www.apprenticeships-in-sussex.com.
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Focus on Logistics Sector
Logistics is one of the sectors set to grow in Greater Essex and it's easy to see the reasons why. The logistics sector performs a whole range of tasks that all other sectors rely on; from obtaining resources, managing transport, completing sales deliveries and storing products.
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John Lewis Partnership Recruitment - Chelmsford
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Due to open third week in September 2016, the John Lewis store is actively recruiting for up to 400 varied vacancies in this brand new store. To apply for job opportunities register on the John Lewis partnership website.
For support with careers, applications and interviews telephone National Careers Service on 0800 100 900 to arrange an appointment with a Careers Adviser.
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Be Disability Confident Essex
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A film that highlights some of the issues associated with disability has been commission by Essex County Council. Watch the You Tube video
HERE
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Focus on
Manufacturing
As one of the key growth sectors, manufacturing remains a significant employment sector in Kent & Medway accounting for over 35,000 jobs involving more than 3,000 companies, that's 6% of all employment in the area. 58% of staff are employed in companies with more than 50 employees, compared with 40% across the economy as a whole.
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Kent's Young Entrepreneurs
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It's never too early to start your own business, at least not for Ben Towers aged 17 and from Gillingham. The boss of a creative web design agency, Towers Design which employs more than 15 people, came out as leader of the pack in the Top 30 Under 30 list, published by the KM Group. He is is a prominent member of the Federation of Small Businesses, a sought-after public speaker and has also become a TV star as a business buddy on CBBC show Pocket Money Pitch.
See the list of Top 30 Under 30 list HERE
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Part-time Job Opportunities
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Unitemps is the Canterbury Christ Church University's on campus temporary staffing agency, specialising in a variety of jobs within the university's departments and related businesses.
As part of the University's Career Development Service, Unitemps enable anyone from the local area to work through Unitemps gain essential working experience which is flexible around your studies. Search for vacancies on the unitemps website
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The Guilds have been established by Kent LA's Skills and Employability Service to provide strategic advice and an informed perspective to identify the need for skills succession and all forms of progressive employment including apprentice...
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"You're Hired Kent", a collaboration between training providers and Colleges will provide information and support to employers, with the aim of encouraging them to pledge apprenticeships for 500 young people across the county...
Read the full article here |
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22nd:
Anglia Ruskin University, Essex -
Network4Careers Conference
23rd: Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent -
Network4Careers Conference
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NCS is a one-in-a-lifetime experience for all 16 -17 year olds that builds skills and confidence, whilst helping every participant get ahead in work and life. The NCS programme helps young people connect to their local community through social action projects designed and delivered by the young people themselves.
More information on thesummer programme is available on the regional website |
| The Value of Volunteering |
People choose to get into volunteering for a number of different reasons. For some, it is the chance to meet new people and build lasting relationships with those who share their passion for helping. For others, it is an opportunity to give something back to their community.
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| The Value & Variety of Apprenticeships |
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The government intends to create 3 million additional apprenticeships by 2020, giving more people the opportunity to pursue work-based learning.
Many still believe that apprenticeships are only suitable for those young people who wish to pursue careers in traditional trades, such as hairdressers, nursery workers or in the construction industry...
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Historically we have been known as a "nation of shopkeepers" but there has been concern in recent years about a lack of entrepreneurial spirit...
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As part of the National Careers Service Inspiration Agenda Team have made available some free lesson plans for schools, colleges and training providers.
- Pre-Careers Event Lesson Plan - designed to prepare students for an upcoming careers event on or off site, with an activity pack for students to use on the day to ensure young people make the most of the day
- Apprenticeships Lesson Plan - a resource to support raising awareness of apprenticeships, including information on apprenticeships resources
- The Future is Now Lesson Plan - designed to use alongside the recently published World of Work LMI booklet. This resource supports greater understanding of local growth sectors and conducting general careers search
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Labour Market Information Booklets
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The World of Work, a booklet that highlights labour market information on the growth sectors for each county in the South East Local Enterprise Partnership has now been published. In addition to local area growth sector information, World of Work includes additional information such as job and apprenticeships applications, using social media responsibly and various post 16 and 18 options. All secondary schools and academies, including special schools will be receiving a set of the books in the next few weeks.
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12 inspiration videos from employers and apprentices across the South-East region are now available on the CXK YouTube channel. These assets are free to use in schools and colleges and cover a range of sectors. Just search "inspiring careers".
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Recently launched is CareersNet, a free Labour Market Information (LMI) portal with current and historic LMI, as well as the different events which take place across East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock There are also a selection of resources available, some of which (depending upon levels of membership) you may be able to download.
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