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BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE NEWSAutumn 2016
A FREE TICKET TO CAREER SUCCESS!
The cost of travelling to interviews can be an added stress when looking for work or training. Birmingham CareersService is one of a number of organisations who are working together through Youth Promise Plus* to support youngpeople onto their chosen career pathway.
If you are aged 1619 (up to 25 with a learning difficulty or disability) we can supply you with a travel day ticket which willgive you free travel within the West Midlands Travel Network on the day of an interview which has been arranged for aplace in education, employment or training.
Once you have found the right apprenticeship, training or job we can apply for a free four week travel pass which willallow you to travel to your new job or training. You can also use this pass if you make other journeys such as catchingup with friends.
We can also provide free travel information and journey planning.
To receive free help with travel costs through Birmingham Careers Service you must:
Live in Birmingham
Be supported in your search for education, employment or training by Birmingham Careers Service (or anotherYEI registered partner)
Register for the Youth Promise Plus (YEI project) – This will involve a Personal Adviser completing aregistration form with you
Provide us with proof of your ID. Just bring along a copy of your passport, birth certificate or an officialdocument containing your National Insurance number, such as the original issuing letter.
For more information about eligibility and guidance, please visit our website, give us a call or drop into one of ouroutreach venues on the back page.
Whether you’ve just left school or been looking for something for a while,a free travel pass could really help to get your career on the right track.
*Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus is a flagship project funded under the European Commission ESIF programme Youth EmploymentInitiative (YEI) arrangements. The project is overseen by a partnership steering group endorsed by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LocalEnterprise Partnership (GBSLEP). Birmingham City Council is acting as lead accountable body for the project.
Nursery Assistant Apprenticeship
Weekly Wage: £128.70
Vacancy Ref: 792035
Closing Date: 27/10/2016
Qualifications required: Good basic
knowledge of English and Maths
Vacancy in: Handsworth
Apprentice Joiner
Weekly Wage: £142.80
Vacancy Ref: 1109437
Closing Date: 04/10/2016
Qualifications required: A*D GCSE
in Maths and English or equivalent
Vacancy in: Digbeth
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Weekly Wage: £102
Vacancy Ref: 1106323
Closing Date: 24/10/2016
Qualifications required: GCSE grades
AD in Maths and English or equivalent
Vacancy in: Ward End
Apprentice Warehouse Operative
Weekly Wage: £136.00
Vacancy Ref: 1102117
Closing Date: 30/09/2016
Qualifications required: Maths and
English GCSE AD, or functional skills
Vacancy in: Small Heath
Manufacturing operatives
Weekly Wage: £192.31
Vacancy Ref: 910670
Closing Date: 16/10/2016
Qualifications required: 4 x GCSE
grades AD ( or equivalent) – to
include Maths & English
Vacancy in: Woodgate Valley
Customer Service Apprenticeship
Weekly Wage: £148.00
Vacancy Ref: 1109966
Closing Date: 07/10/2016
Qualifications required: none
Vacancy in: Alum Rock
Care Support Apprenticeship
Weekly Wage: £120.45
Vacancy Ref: 872155
Closing Date: 07/10/2016
Qualifications required: nonel.
Vacancy in: Handsworth
Engineering Apprenticeship
Weekly Wage:£132.60
Vacancy Ref: 1110418
Closing Date: 07/12/2016
Qualifications required: GCSE Maths
& English grades A*C plus 3 additional
GCSE passes or equivalent
Vacancy in: Garretts Green
Apprentice Chef
Weekly Wage: £120.00
Vacancy Ref: 1110162
Closing Date: 05/10/2016
Qualifications required: none.
Vacancy in: Birmingham City Centre
Care Assistant Apprenticeship
Weekly wage: £150.00
Vacancy Ref: 871999
Closing date: 07/10/2016
Qualifications required: none
Vacancy in: Birmingham City Centre
Business Admin Apprentice
Weekly wage: £150.00
Vacancy Ref: 1109940
Closing date: 07/10/2016
Qualifications required: GCSE Maths
A* C preferred ( not essential)
Vacancy in: Alum Rock
Advanced Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Weekly wage: £125.80
Vacancy Ref: 909881
Closing date: 14/10/2016
Qualifications required: Level 2
qualification in hairdressing
Vacancy in: Harborne
Log on to www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch and enter the vacancyreference number for more information
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES
These Apprentice and Traineeships are just a small selection of opportunities available inthe Birmingham area. Get in touch with us on 0121 675 6105 for more information.
TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITIESA traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It canlast up to 6 months. You can apply if you’re:
- eligible to work in England - unemployed and have little or no work experience - aged 16 to 24 and qualified below Level 3
Log on to www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshipsearch and enter the vacancy referencenumber for more information
Traineeship in Property Maintenance
Birmingham City Council.
Qualification/skills to be gained:
Opportunity to gain handson
experience with the largest Local
Authority in England. Candidates will
learn a wide range of property
maintenance skills: clearing/ tidying
gardens; cleaning and preparing
property; painting interior and exterior
walls with the opportunity to progress
onto an Apprenticeship.
Traineeship ref: 1100535
Closing date: 10/10/2016
Area: Various across Birmingham
Traineeship in Retail : British Heart
Foundation
Qualification/skills to be
gained: Opportunity to be involved in
all aspects of retail from the stock
room to the shop floor. Kick start your
entry into retail with this varied role.
Traineeship ref: 739429
Closing date: Ongoing
Area: Various across Birmingham –
11 vacancies
Traineeship in Accountancy : Smith
Cooper Ltd.
Qualification/skills to be gained:
Alongside the Work Experience,
candidates can be expected to
achieve:
Level 2 Presentation Software, Level 2
Spreadsheet Software, Level 2 Word
Processing Software, Functional Skills
in English, Maths and ICT (if required)
Level 1 Extended Certificate in
WorkSkills
Working towards Social Media Units
Traineeship ref: 647434
Closing date: 03/10/2016
Area: Birmingham city Centre
Traineeship in Business Admin:
Birmingham City Council.
Qualifications/skills to be gained:
Opportunity to gain handson experience
with the largest Local Authority in
England. Candidates will learn a wide
range of office administration skills
including: answering calls and recording
information from clients and residents;
processing data; other general office
duties. Potential for progression onto an
apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Traineeship ref: 1100525
Closing date: 10/10/2016
Area: Birmingham City Centre
Introducing
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Birmingham. It’s a one stop shop where you can;
..and keep up to date and informed about local
events,
visit cogbrum.co.uk for more info
-build a cv-search and apply for jobs and apprenticeships-get help and advice on range of topics
A major jobs and Training Fair istaking place at The LighthouseYoung People’s Centre.
With a range of jobs and training opportunities,come along and kick–start your career !
The Lighthouse Young People’s Centre
Alma Way ,Newtown, B19 2LN
Wednesday 12th October 2016 11.30am – 3pm
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Book your free place at
www.worldskillsuk.org
Training & Education Event
at Shard End Youth Centre, 10 BrownfieldRoad, Birmingham, B34 7HY
Courses available in the following areas
Childcare, Health & Social Care, Retail,
Hospitality, Customer Service, Business Admin,
Hairdressing, Barbering, Bricklaying, Carpentry,
Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Plastering,
Warehousing, Retail, Functional skills….& more!
Visit us between 1pm4pm
Tuesday, 18th October 2016,
March 2016
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Birmingham Careers Service Outreach Centres
THE LIGHTHOUSE
100 Alma WayAstonBirminghamB19 2LN
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Wednesdays, 1pm–4pm Thursdays, 1pm–4pm
THE PUMP
286 Kitts Green RoadKitts GreenBirminghamB33 9SB
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Wednesdays, 12.30pm–4pm Thursdays, 12.30pm–4pm
THE VIBE
100 Holder RoadYardleyBirminghamB25 8AS
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 1pm–4pm Wednesdays, 1pm–4.30pm
ER MASON YOUTH CENTRE
40 Irving StreetHolloway HeadBirminghamB1 1DH
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 12.30pm–3.30pm Thursdays, 12.30pm–3.30pm
MAYPOLE YOUTH CENTRE
Idmiston CroftDruids HeathBirminghamB14 5NJ
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Thursdays, 1pm–5pm
ALL SAINTS YOUTH PROJECT
2 Vicarage RoadKings HeathBirminghamB14 7RA
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm
THE FACTORY
Longbridge LaneLongbridgeBirminghamB31 2TS
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Tuesdays, 1pm–5pm Wednesdays, 1pm–5pm
ERDINGTON LIBRARY
Orphanage RoadErdingtonBirminghamB24 9HP
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Thursdays, 1pm–4pm
ERDINGTON HEALTH & WELLBEING CENTRE
196 High StreetErdingtonBirminghamB23 6SJ
APPOINTMENT ONLY SERVICE (pre-book an appointment): Tuesdays, 1pm–4pm
Call 0121 675 6105 to book an appointment
NEW HEIGHTS
Conker Island108 Warren Farm RoadKingstandingBirminghamB44 0QN
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 1pm–4pm
NORTHFIELD COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
693 Bristol Road SouthNorthfieldBirminghamB31 2JT
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Mondays, 1pm–4.00pm
Call us on 0121 675 6105 for more info
If you have a copy of your National Insurance letter, please bring it with you on your first visit as we will need this to register you on the Youth Promise Plus programme.If you don’t have your National Insurance letter please bring a copy of your birth certificate or your passport