Welcome to the Access Southampton Events & Opportunities Calendar

Below is a summary of the latest careers events, training courses, employment opportunities and open days that are coming up in Southampton. These opportunities will give you the chance to develop new and existing skills, meet employers face to face, or find out about local colleges and training providers. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list and times/locations may be subject to change – always contact the training provider to find out more information.

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Prince’s Trust Fairbridge Personal Development Programme

When: Starts Monday 23rd July 2018

Where: Solent Centre, High Street, Southampton, SO14 2NS

Do you work with a Young Person who would benefit from the a personal development programme, working on skills such as confidence, resilience, motivation, team work, reliability and self-esteem .

The Fairbridge Programme is a FREE Personal Development Programme for young people aged 16 – 25 who are currently unemployed or who lack the skills or confidence to engage in full time training or education

ACCESS – Is an introductory week where the young people will take part in activities such as climbing, raft-building and a two night residential. Young People also have the opportunity to achieve the Prince’s Trust Personal Development and Employability skills qualification

FOLLOW-ON – is an individually tailored journey where young people pick and choose the sessions they want to attend. What kind of activities do we offer?

Kayaking
High Ropes
Budgeting and employability sessions
Bush craft and outdoor cooking sessions
Conservation and community projects

1:1 SUPPORT – Throughout the programme Young People will be supported by a dedicated worker who will help them set goals and work with them to develop the skills to move towards a positive outcome

IN ADDITION – Young People will have the opportunity to build their skills base, developing their numeracy and literacy with the support of specialist staff

MOVING ON – When the time is right for the young people to leave the programme they are supported into positive outcomes and will received 3 months of follow up support from their dedicated worker

INTERESTED?

To refer a young person please call Paul on 02380 206985 / 07717 487993 or email paul.creeden@princes-trust.org.uk to hear more about the programme and book an induction. The next course starts 23rd July 2018

National Citizen Service

When: 6 dates between June and August 2018

Where: Southampton

WHY DO NCS?

The National Citizen Service (NCS) is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all 16 – 17 year olds that builds skills and confidence whilst also helping them get ahead in work and life.

There are a number of benefits in taking part. NCS will improve a young person’s CV by giving them important skills for work and life that are hard to teach in the classroom alone. The programme will help young people contribute to their local community, and in doing so meet new people from different backgrounds and develop their social skills.

WHAT HAPPENS ON NCS?

The programme runs over 4 weeks:

Week 1– Five days away from home enjoying instructor-led group activities such as kayaking, coasteering and rock climbing.

Week 2 – While spending 5 days living in Southampton Solent University Halls, the young people’s responsibility is increased as they have to cook and budget for themselves, and are encouraged to become more independent, through a range of activities such as first aid.

Weeks 3 & 4 – The young people will meet with local businesses and organisations, before planning a ‘Social Action Project’ in their local community. They will then pitch for funding to kick starts their chosen project, ready to make an impact in Southampton.

Finally…they graduate – receiving a certificate signed by the Prime Minister. As part of the NCS Graduate Programme they get access to unique opportunities to continue volunteering and stay connected to each other and their local community.

There is a small cost to the programme of £50, which covers all food and accommodation whilst away, and all activities during the programme.

There are 4 ways to reserve your place:

Fill in the application form and return it in the pre paid envelope. (these can be provided on request via ncs@youthoptions.co.uk)

Go online at www.NCSYES.co.uk and you’ll see a link to sign up for NCS.

Phone our office on 02380 770713 and sign up over the phone.

To secure your place, a payment of £50 needs to be made. You can pay online, by cheque, or over the phone. Full bursaries and reductions are also available. Again, please call us to discuss. If a young person is eligible for free school meals, the cost is only £20 for all food, activities, transport.

Your young person can pick from the following waves, please check your availability accordingly.

Summer 2018 Dates

Wave 1- Mon 25th June – Fri 20th July

Wave 2 –Mon 2nd July- Fri 27th July

Wave 3 –Mon 9th July – Fri 3rd August

Wave 4 – Mon 23rd July – Fri 17th August

Wave 5 – Mon 30thJuly –Fri 24th August*

Wave 6 – Mon 6th August – Fri 31st August**

*Indoor accommodation with outdoor activities in week 1 (may suit those with additional needs or who don’t like camping but still want all the outdoor challenge activities)

**indoor accommodation with art workshops as an alternative to outdoor activities on in week 1 of wave 6. (may suit those who do not want to complete outdoor challenge activities but still stay away from home, meet new people and enjoy something new)

National Careers Service Executive Workshop

When: Thursday 2nd August 2018 10am-3:30pm

Where: Basepoint Centre, Southampton

Group Workshop with approx. 12 attendees covering…..

Skills analysis
Your Brand
What are employers looking for?
Labour Market Information
CV hints and tips
Hidden job hunting techniques
Electronic job hunting ideas
Interview techniques
Digital and Social Media
Networking
Self-employment
Sharing of good ideas, methods and techniques
A chance to network with like-minded individuals

This day long workshop is open to management level clients as well as graduates or those looking to upskill.

Please call 01329 559169 to book

SAFE Positive Life Choices

When: Monday 6th August – Friday 10th August 2018

Where: 6th-9th Aug 2018 at ASDA Community Hub, SO14 7EG and 10th Aug at Central Hall, SO14 1NF

This course is designed for young people (aged 13-19 years)

Positive Life Choices is a tried and tested course that helps young people to find their strengths, skills and passions so they can develop life and career goals and overcome challenging circumstances.

Our 5-day Positive Life Choices Training programme will help young people to take control of their lives, make life-changing decisions, achieve their potential and boost their confidence. There is a fun, friendly and supportive atmosphere with lots of games, interactive workshops, group exercises and includes personal coaching sessions. As Jennifer, one of our young people said, “I’d tell other people to go on this course, because it can really help you discover who you are and find out what you are capable of. I find it easier to share things here that I have stuck in me for a while because I don’t feel judged.”

Travel expenses are reimbursed.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

Email michelle.hammerton@safe.org.uk or call 07561 026430 to arrange motivational interview (approx. 30 minutes). Interviews are held at a convenient public space.

National Careers Service Executive Workshop

When: Tuesday 14th August 2018 10am-3:30pm

Where: Education Development Trust Offices, Whiteley

Group Workshop with approx. 12 attendees covering…..

Skills analysis
Your Brand
What are employers looking for?
Labour Market Information
CV hints and tips
Hidden job hunting techniques
Electronic job hunting ideas
Interview techniques
Digital and Social Media
Networking
Self-employment
Sharing of good ideas, methods and techniques
A chance to network with like-minded individuals

This day long workshop is open to management level clients as well as graduates or those looking to upskill.

Please call 01329 559169 to book

National Careers Service Executive Workshop

When: Tuesday 4th September 2018 10am-3:30pm

Where: Basepoint Centre, Southampton

Group Workshop with approx. 12 attendees covering…..

Skills analysis
Your Brand
What are employers looking for?
Labour Market Information
CV hints and tips
Hidden job hunting techniques
Electronic job hunting ideas
Interview techniques
Digital and Social Media
Networking
Self-employment
Sharing of good ideas, methods and techniques
A chance to network with like-minded individuals

This day long workshop is open to management level clients as well as graduates or those looking to upskill.

Please call 01329 559169 to book

CTP Employment Fair

When: Thursday 11th October 2018

Where: Southampton

Whether you’re still considering your options or ready for the civilian job market, don’t miss out on this fantastic networking opportunity where you might just find your next job!

Each Employment Fair will have up to 90 national and local companies in attendance who will be offering a wide range of employment opportunities for leavers of the Armed Forces. Check the events calendar on the CTP website for the most up to date information on which companies are exhibiting.

To book your place, call the Central Bookings Team on 0203 162 4410.

Please note: This event is open to serving and ex-military personnel who have pre-registered to attend through the Career Transition Partnership, and not to the general public.

If you are an employer and interested in exhibiting at CTP events, please email us at CTPEvents@ctp.org.uk

For more information about this event, please visit: www.ctp.org.uk/events/details/CTP+Employment+Fair-488643

Dance and Theatre Careers Open Day

When: Friday 19th October 2018 10am-3pm

Where: The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DE

Aimed at young people looking to take the next step in building a career in the arts industry, we would like to invite you and your pupils to attend our Dance & Theatre Careers Day. Tailored specifically to students aged 16-21 this event will inspire your performing arts pupils to achieve their full potential.

To keep this event affordable for schools tickets are just £3 per pupil, teachers go free.

Students will take part in four workshops and put their questions to a panel of theatre and dance professionals.

Past workshops have included:

Monologue Prep
Technical Prep for Performance
Physical Theatre
Vocal Techniques
Solo Performance Choreography
Contemporary Dance
Running an Arts Company

Workshops are led by visiting practitioners from all areas of Dance and Theatre. Previous experts have included Rose Bruford College, Avant-Garde Dance, Theatre Re, Zoo Nation, Luke Brown, Hampshire Youth Dance Company and more.

BOOK NOW: contact olivia.squires@eastleigh.gov.uk or call 023 8062 7817

Get Inspired Southampton

When: Wednesday 7th November 2018 9.30am-3pm

Where: O2 Guildhall, Southampton

Get Inspired Southampton gives 10 to 16 year-olds the opportunity to gain a real understanding of the broad range of exciting career paths that the diverse businesses in and around our City have to offer through interactive activities. The event will inspire the students about local firms and employment.

It will inspire the students and their teachers about local firms, employment, future career choices and opportunities with businesses.

Get Inspired Southampton event gives students the chance to:

Meet the Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4, 5 & 7
Learn about a huge variety of careers in the City
‘Have a go’ at different skills and discover their talents
Speak to employers about real jobs
Be involved in quizzes and competitions to win fantastic prizes

There are no entry costs for schools as the event is supported by local businesses. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Download the Leaflet

Booking

If your pupils wish to attend this exciting event, please do complete the booking form below and return ASAP to Suzanne Lewis, slewis@ebpsouth.co.uk or 02392 283400.

Download – Get Inspired Southampton Booking Form

If you are an employer who would like to exhibit at this event, please contact Suzanne Lewis, slewis@ebpsouth.co.uk

Get Inspired Southampton is organised in partnership with EBP South and Southampton City Council.

Ongoing Opportunities

TEEM Work Clubs

Southampton City Council’s Employment Support Team runs several work clubs across Southampton every week as part of their TEEM Project (Training, Education, Employment, Motivation). The works clubs are open to Council Tenants and two of the work clubs (Central and Bitterne) are open to everyone. The work clubs are an opportunity to gain employment advice and support from the Employment Support Team’s dedicated employment officers. For more information contact Francesca on 023 8091 7585 or Francesca.prior@southampton.gov.uk

When: Every Week

Mondays – Bitterne Library, SO18 5EG, 10am-12pm

Mondays – Weston Community Library, 1pm-3pm

Tuesdays – Maybush Local Housing Office, 43-45 Irving Road, SO16 4EG, 10am-12pm

Wednesdays – Northam Community Centre, Kent Street, SO14 5SP, 10am-12pm

Wednesdays – Central Housing Office, 100F St Mary Street, SO14 7FL, 1pm-3pm

Thursdays – Central Library, SO14 7LR, 3pm-5pm

Westquay Jobs and Training Opportunities

When: Ongoing

Where: Westquay

Hammerson Plc, the developer and owner-manager of Westquay Shopping Centre is committed to training and employing local people. Westquay Works has been created to support you find the right job in the new restaurants and cinema in Westquay South and the existing retailers in Westquay North.

Westquay has a range of opportunities with a state of the art cinema, top leisure and catering brands and new public space with year round entertainment, as well as existing retailers and restaurants. There are always a range of job opportunities available in sales, customer service and management.

As part of their commitment, Hammerson are providing advice and free training (subject to criteria) covering management, food hygiene, customer service and key skills to secure a job at Westquay.

To see the full list of vacancies at Westquay and to find out about training to work there, check out Westquay Works

If you’re currently seeking work, follow the link below for help in gaining the skills and qualifications to enhance your CV and prepare you for that important interview: www.brock.ac.uk/employers/quickstart-employment-services/westquay-watermark/

Help Getting Online

When: All the time

Where: Across Southampton

With many services moving online including housing benefits, college and apprenticeship applications and even online shopping, it can be very daunting for people who don’t know how to use computers and IT systems. Southampton City Council have put together an interactive IT map which shows information about a wide range of IT facilities, training and free WiFi that is available in Southampton to help support people to get online. The map is designed to be used by advisers, family and friends or a user themselves to find the most appropriate IT training/facilities to suit them.

If you are aware of any other free training or online help we can add to the list, please contact tenant.involvement@southampton.gov.uk

Construction Work Experience on a major development site

When: Ongoing

Where: Major development sites within the Southampton city boundary

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to gain experience of major development construction sites on a 2 week work placement in Southampton. Placements are agreed locally with the placement organisation and placements are a maximum of 30 hours per week.

Commitment to completing the work experience and an understanding of its value in gaining employment should be clearly demonstrated by the prospective participant. Clarity on which trade / profession within construction they would like work experience of is required.

To access this opportunity, you need to be:

Aged 18 and over

Fit for manual work

Qualified to at least Level 1

Not currently in paid employment

A resident of Southampton

A holder of a current CSCS card or recent pass certificate (within 60 days)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please speak to your adviser or support worker. To make a referral or for more information, please contact Tim on 023 8083 3737 or email tim.naylor@southampton.gov.uk

Kiwi Employability Courses

When: Ongoing

Where: Southampton

Kiwi Functional Skills and Level 1 Courses

When: Ongoing

Where: Southampton

Greenhouse Supported Volunteering Opporunities

When: All the time

Where: Citylife Volunteering venues across Southampton

The Greenhouse Programme by Citylife is a new initiative to support people into volunteering opportunities. Supported placements take place at a variety of locations including:

Aldermoor Farm

286 Events and Maintenance

Windows Café

Scratch Charity

Basics Bank

Woodworking and Gardening

For more information, please contact greenhouse@citylife.org.uk or visit their drop in session every Tuesday 10am-12pm (term time) at 286 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BE

Job Club and Tea and Tech

When: Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue, SO18 2FH

Stepping Stones Welfare Reforms Support

When: Ongoing

Where: Wheatsheaf Trust

Have you been affected by the recent Welfare Reforms? Wheatsheaf Trust new service “Stepping Stones” provides support for families or individuals in the Southampton area who have been impacted by the benefit cap and the Universal Credit roll out.

They can provide 1:1 support with budgeting and helping to overcome barriers to employment as well as support people to explore funding options and tools to support with financial independence.

For more information about Stepping Stones, please call 023 8023 7662 or email t.barrett@wheatsheaftrust.org

Vicky Country Park Heritage Youth Group

When: Evenings, Weekends & After School

Where: Royal Victoria Country Park

Royal Victoria Country Park have set up a heritage youth group and are looking for 12-16 year olds who are interested in history and their local area. The group will have the opportunity to run events, design activities and help the team at the park to bring alive local heritage and history. This is an opportunity to:

Get involved and make a difference

Help run events

Design activities

Challenge yourself

Help bring local heritage and history alive

If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Jo on 023 9224 4064 or email joanne.basham@hants.org.uk

Supported Internships for young people with education, health and care plans at Southampton City College

What is a Supported Internship?

The Supported Internship enables young people to combine a work placement with a work skills programme at college along with working on Maths and English skills.

Our personalised supported internship is aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 who have a or an EHC plan and who want to move into employment and need extra support to do so.

It is not so much a college course as an employment programme designed to get the intern into work. This internship programme will give young people the skills they need for work, through learning in the workplace.The programme is designed to assist disabled young people to achieve sustainable paid employment by giving them the skills they need for employment through learning in the workplace.

What will I be doing as part of an Internship?

Developing skills valued by employers

Improving work skills through a work placement

Developing confidence at work

Building up experience for a CV

Completing a range of work ready qualifications

Getting personalised support from a Tutor and work coach while you learn

Improving English and maths skills

Who can do a supported internship?

Anyone aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care plan can do a supported internship.

Will I get paid?

Supported internships are unpaid, but equip you with the skills that employers need in order for you to move on to paid employment.

How do I find out more?

Contact the admissions team at City College Southampton on:

Tel: 023 8048 4848 Email: enquiries@southampton-city.ac.uk

DA Training and Consultancy Traineeships & Study Programme

When: Ongoing

Where: Hampshire

Make Our Rights Reality (MORR)

When: Dates and Times are flexible

Where: No Limits, 13 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DF

MORR (Make Our Rights Reality) MORR is a national project for people ages 15-25 which teaches young people about their rights and gives them support to solve everyday problems and give them a voice to challenge injustice equipping them with a new set of skills to help prevent and deal with everyday problems that may arise.

By the end of the training it is hoped that young people would:

Know more about their rights

Know how to find information and support they need

Have learnt useful ways to minimise stress caused by everyday problems

Have the confidence and skills to challenge unfairness

Realise they have power to change situations

MORR is a 9 hour course that is spread across a number weeks with flexibility with young people’s availability.

The MORR project is fun and FREE!!!

To find out more, there is an information flyer which can be downloaded here

For more information please contact No Limits on 023 8022 4224

No Limits SEE for your Future

When: Every Thursday 2-4pm

Where: No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2DF

The No Limits Work Club is a drop in work club for young people every Thursday.

It delivers practical support to all young people (16 to 25 years old) wanting to get into full time and part time work, apprenticeships, training or voluntary work. For more information, please visit nolimitshelp.org.uk/get-help/work-club

Youth Forum Champions Opportunity

Southampton City Council are currently recruiting for Youth Forum Champions!

By becoming a member of the Youth Forum, young people will have the exciting opportunity to make a real difference not only to their own lives, but also the lives of other children, young people and families across the city.

Young people can become a member if:

They live in Southampton

Go to school or college in Southampton

Are in training in Southampton

Work in Southampton

By becoming a member, it is completely up to that young person how much or how little they want to be involved. By signing up, we will keep in touch (via email) by alerting them to the latest information, events and opportunities to have their say. Equally, if a young person has an idea such as a project, campaign or issue that they would like the Youth Forum to help with, then we want to hear from them.

We are also looking to recruit 30 Youth Forum Champions (aged 13-25), who would meet in person and be the face of the forum. We really want this group to be full of young people from variety of backgrounds, abilities and life experiences. The role is currently adaptable to meet the needs of the young people who may like to volunteer. We really want this to be their group- an opportunity for them to shape it as and how they like- with the support of the Youth Forum

If you are interested in the Youth Forum opportunities, know someone who might be, or would like further info, email youthforum@southampton.gov.uk or sign up directly via this link: https://southamptoncitycouncil.researchfeedback.net/wh/s.asp?k=147326230244

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Weston Homework Club

When: Every Wednesday 3.30pm-5pm

Where: YMCA Weston Community Library, 68 Weston Lane, Southampton, SO19 9GH

Southampton University have recently set up a homework club that takes place at Weston Library. The sessions are for secondary school age pupils and run every Wednesday at Weston Library . The sessions are on a drop in basis, so there is no need to book in advance.