New Mentoring Website
Horsesmouth is a new website which allows users to receive informal mentoring. The website aims to provide young people with access to good, relevant support, and allows them to find appropriate mentors and role models. Topics up for discussion include careers, learning, student life, where to study, practical courses and business start up. The website can be accessed by visiting http://www.horsesmouth.co.uk
Go4SET
Go4SET is an Engineering and Development Trust (EDT) initiative which aims to get young people interested in Science, Engineering and Technology. The scheme is aimed at teams of Year 9 pupils who are offered links to companies and universities. They then get the chance to take part in a 10 week Science, Engineering and Technology experience. For more information visit http://www.go4set.org.uk
New Work Experience Website Set Up
A new nationwide website named www.myworkexp.com has been set up to help students and businesses negotiate work experience placements. Employers who sign up for the service will be able to build links with local schools so that they can control when they accept students and which students they take on. Students will also be able to register and search online for placements that suit their needs and interests. It is hoped that with the introduction of the site, more businesses will be encouraged to offer placements to students. To find out more click here to visit the service’s website or call 0845 6034410 for more information.
Source: Kent Business, Oct 5th, 2007
Careersbox
Careersbox is a free national web based, careers film library and LMI resource aimed at IAG professionals, parents and students. The website contains over 70 films of people at work and can be accessed by visiting http://www.careersbox.co.uk.
£140m
Available in Training Grants
Four-fifths of construction companies in the South
East have not been accessing training grants. Figures
released by ConstructionSkills show that last year,
2,200 construction companies accessed £12m
in grants to train their employees. However, an estimated
9,000 other companies in the region did not. From
August 2007, £140m in Government grants will
be available to improve the skills of workers in
the construction sector. This includes grants that
cover a several years to ensure a longer-term approach.
Funds for apprenticeships have also risen significantly
in line with the Government’s aim of having
more young people continuing in training and education
until they are 18.
For further information about training grants, visit
http://www.cskills.org/grant
Source: Brighton Argus, 17th July 2007
Laying Good Foundations?
Foundation Degree Forward’s
(fdf’s)
primary objective is to support the development of
high quality Foundation degrees. fdf works in partnership
with all relevant agencies, institutions, organisations
and interest groups to ensure that the development
of Foundation degrees is driven by the needs of students
and employers, and satisfies the requirements of
all stakeholders. fdf is
a ‘needs driven’ organisation
and where information or skill gaps emerge in Foundation
degree development, fdf will
endeavour to work with interested parties to fill
them. For more information
on Fds including a complete listing of available
programmes and case studies from the South East region,
please visit the Foundation Degree Forward website
at http://www.fdf.ac.uk or contact the Regional Director,
Helen Thomas, on h.thomas@fdf.ac.uk.
Research has shown that it is difficult for Information,
Advice and Guidance (IAG) practitioners to keep up
to date with the plethora of new qualifications and
progression pathways that are available, including
Foundation Degrees, and that although good quality
information is available it is not always aimed at
practitioners' needs or the needs of particular groups
of clients.
For information about grants
for young adults, aged between 19 and 30, who are
studying more than 12
hours per week, see http://www.adultlearninggrant.com
For signposting for disadvantaged
students to charities offering funding for learning,
see the Educational
Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) website, http://www.egas-online.org/fwa/index.html
For an online version of the Money to Learn booklet
targeting both individuals and advisers, see http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/moneytolearn/.
The website covers a range of financial help for
students.
Students Unaware of Bursaries
Around 12,000 students from poorer backgrounds have not claimed bursaries because they were not aware they were entitled to £1,000 grants, the Office of Fair Access (Offa) has said. Students from homes with less than £25,000 income can claim a bursary from their university. Many universities have run bursary awareness campaigns, but Offa has written to others that have not been as proactive.
Source: BBC Online, 24th January 2008
Hefce Wants Employers to Co-Fund Students
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) has launched an “employer engagement fund” of up to £105m over three years to encourage businesses to co-fund students. Overall, universities will receive around £7.5bn in Government funding this year, a rise of 3.3% on the previous year.
Source: The Guardian, 25th January 2008
Free Training
for Adults Under 25
From August 2007, adults aged less than 25 who have
not had education and training opportunities will
be able to get free tuition for a level 3 qualification.
This entitlement aims to help those who left education
early and want to improve their qualifications and
prospects. The entitlement is expected to benefit
some 60,000 learners in 2007/08, enabling more young
adults to achieve higher level technical and professional
qualifications.
From this August, free
training under the scheme will be available through
colleges of further education
and other providers of high quality education and
training who have satisfied the Learning and Skills
Council quality assurance process. For further information
on the Level 3 Entitlement contact Kevin Street by
email: Kevin.Street@lsc.gov.uk
Source: GNN, 22nd May 2007
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Training College
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation Training College provides
work based residential training for adults with
disabilities or long term health problems,
who are hoping to gain sustainable employment. They offer 13 courses
in commercial, technical and trade subjects and use a holistic approach
which helps with confidence building. There is also the opportunity
to achieve nationally recognised qualifications (available on almost
all courses). The training begins with an assessment and offers continued
support, following which there is the opportunity to undertake a
period of work experience in the person's home
area. A limited number of non-residential
places are available. Application is made via the Disability Employment
Adviser at Job Centre Plus and is available to those on Incapacity
Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance living in the UK.
Further information, a prospectus and details of open days can be
found by clicking
here otherwise contact Angela Webb
on 01372 841152 or angela.webb@qetc.org
The South East LSC web page is also a source of invaluable information
on aspects of Adult Learning. For further information please visit
the webpage
Learning Links
For a range of courses across Portsmouth aimed at adults and families,
contact Learning Links. Courses are available in computing, arts
and crafts and healthy living. For further details contact Amanda
or Rachel
on 023 9229 6460 or email courses@learninglinks.co.uk
Family Learning Programme
A family learning programme is held at Wimbourne
Junior School. Courses cover literacy, numeracy,
ICT, football, performing arts, Spanish, French
and arts and crafts. For more information contact
Jim Ridge on 023 9273 3784.
Workers’ Education
Association
The Southern Region of the Workers’ Education
Association based at North End Adult Learning Centre
offer courses for adults from all backgrounds, including
those without a history of education. Help is
available with special equipment, transport, books
and childcare. For more information telephone 023
9267 0591.
Colleges offering Adult Education
The following Colleges are a selection of those in the region which
offer Adult Education Courses
South Downs College
South Downs College is a single site purpose built campus on Portsdown
Hill within the Borough of Havant. There are over 4,500 Full Time
Students and 9,000 Part Time Students enrolled. Part Time Students
are normally
taught off campus in local schools and community centres. The College
offers a wide range of courses including Saturday Workshops in Creative
Writing, Criminology, Music and Languages to the more formal Access,
AS Level and GCSE courses.
Alton College
Alton College located in the North of Hampshire offers Adult Education
Courses in Accounts, Childcare, Counselling, Creative Courses, Educational
Courses, GCSE’s and AS Levels, Health and Safety, IT, Languages,
Management and Teaching and Training. Prospectuses can be ordered
on email at enquiries@altoncollege.ac.uk
Portsmouth College
Portsmouth College offers a wide range of Adult Education courses
ranging from Digital Photo Processing to Certificates for Match Officials
in
Football. General Information is available on 02392 667521
For profiles of UK universities
and FE colleges offering HE courses, see http://www.hero.ac.uk
To help clients find a university degree course that matches their skills and interests, http://www.ukcoursefinder.com/ offers a study interests questionnaire, location search, information about types of universities and colleges and searches through more than 50,000 HE courses at 500 UK HE Institutions.
For up to date information about the quality of higher
education in universities and colleges, see http://www.tqi.ac.uk
UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for
full time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
The web
site provides a valuable source of information on course
searches, applications, finance, news, statistics and publications
and is a useful tool for young people, parents and carers and guidance
professionals.
For up-to-date information on
UCAS Clearing 2007; for those who have not yet secured
a place at universitry or college for September visit:
http://www.ucas.ac.uk/clearing/
Higher Education Website http://www.push.co.uk is
a website/guide for prospective higher education
students. League tables and guides can be found on
all higher education
institutions and they have been created by students for students.
Ratings are provided on facilities available at institutions, course
requirements, student unions, cost of living and accommodation.
New Job Skills Website for Students
A new website, studentgems lets full-time students post a skills profile for themselves that employers can browse to find the skills they need. Many students are now looking for work alongside their courses to reduce the amount they need in student loans. More than 500 students signed up to the website in the first month.
The website is currently free, as the website will be funded through sponsorship and advertising. To visit the website click here
Source: Education Guardian Online, 19th December 2007
Private Sector Company to Award UK Degrees
A subsidiary of the education company BPP has been allowed to award degrees for the first time. BPP College of Professional Studies will be able to award Masters degrees in commercial law and degrees in other business-related subjects from September 2008. Such private sector initiatives could help the government reach its target of 50% of young people engaging in higher or further education. For further information, visit http://www.bppuc.com/
Source: BBC Online; Montrose Reports, 24th September 2007
ConstructionSkills Inspire Scholarship
ConstructionSkills Scholarships are available to people who are thinking of starting a construction related degree. The scholarships are awarded to motivated and ambitious students who show the potential to succeed in the construction industry. The scholarship consists of a grant of up to £9,000 for support during a university course, a 10 week workplacement between the first and second year of university and great career prospects in the construction industry. The scholarship is only open to UK Citizens. To find out more visit http://www.bconstructive.co.uk/scholarship
Open University
For those interested in Distance Learning, visit http://www.open.ac.uk for
the Open Universities web page, which outlines everything you need
to
know
about courses, research opportunities and employment opportunities.
Aim Higher
Aim Higher South East promotes inclusion and access
to Higher Education. Follow the link to the South
East webpage for more information. Aim
Higher South East
A programme of summer schools to help young people
experience and prepare for university life is held
each year at various universities. Click
here
for details from Aim Higher South East about the
programme.
Click
here for information on
Aim Higher in Hampshire
Careers Conferences - Improve Your Chances of Becoming a Doctor
Careers Conferences which were held in Central London recently are to be repeated in 2009. These conferences may interest GCSE or A level students thinking of becoming a doctor. There will be opportunities to get practical advice about getting into university and the medical profession, specialist fields, academic options, alternative and related careers, and talk with qualified doctors and university students. Organisers Epoc are taking bookings already for the 2009 dates: 31st January 2009 and 14th March 2009
For full details visit http://www.epoc.org.uk
Careers Conferences - Improve Your Chances Becoming a Lawyer
Careers Conferences which were held in Central London recently are to be repeated in 2009. These conferences may interest GCSE or A level students thinking of becoming a lawyer. There will be opportunities to get practical advice about getting into university and the legal profession, specialist fields, academic options, alternative and related careers, and talk with qualified solicitors, barristers and university students. Organisers Epoc are taking bookings already for the 2009 dates: 7th February 2009, 21st March 2009.
For full details visit http://www.epoc.org.uk
Private Companies to Run National Qualification Schemes
The Government plans to allow private companies such as Network Rail, Flybe and McDonald’s to run national qualification schemes that could enable their staff to go to university. Network Rail has set up its own diplomas training staff in track engineering which will now be officially recognised.
Source: The Observer, 27th January 2008
Campaign to Encourage Vocational Learning
Edge is a campaign which is attempting to encourage people to re-think their views on practical and vocational learning. The campaign intends to make people more aware of the range of careers that are available by completing practical training and experience through routes such as work experience, apprenticeships and trainee schemes. Edge also aims to make vocational qualifications more valued by students, teachers, parents and employers. Vocational learning will also be promoted in schools, colleges and universities. To find out more about Edge visit http://www.edge.co.uk and to view the campaign website visit http://www.edgecampaign.co.uk
Languages Work
Languages Work is a website which provides information and advice on languages in the workplace. The website contains information on GCSE or A Level language options and college and university language courses. It also offers information on careers which require language skills. The website can be accessed on http://www.languageswork.org.uk
Click
here for information on financial support for Post 16 education
including travel expenses from the Support4Learning website.
City & Guilds have launched an online careers portfolio aimed at
16-18 year olds. Young people can complete 4 online tests on their personality
and ambitions before a range of careers are suggested. There is also
advice on qualifications. To access the online tool visit http://www.cityandguilds.com/myperfectjob
Action for Business
Highbury College in Portsmouth is the first FE College in the area to
become an official Action for Business College. Action for Business is
an LSC kite mark which tells local employers that the College provides
services responsive to their needs. http://www.lsc.gov.uk/Regions/SouthEast
College wins Business and Community Awards for People with Disabilities
South Downs College has been awarded Best Website and Best Training and
Education Organisation in the 2nd Annual Disabled People’s Business
and Community Awards for Hampshire and Isle of Wight. The award ceremony
is organised by the Southampton Centre for Independent Living, an organisation
which is run and controlled by disabled people. Criteria judges were
looking for included areas such as ease of accessibility, ease of use,
customer service and communication.
Portsmouth College Refurbishment
Portsmouth College is set to undergo a huge revamp.
A £1.6 million redevelopment of the West
Wing will see a new student centre, restaurant,
coffee bar and internet café. Whilst new
sporting facilities are also on their way with
10 purpose-built 5 a side floodlit football pitches,
1 full size football pitch and clubhouse with
changing facilities.
Source: Portsmouth College Web site
Please find below the web addresses of all the
Further Education Colleges in Hampshire and the
Isle of Wight broken down into locations, you may
find these links useful when using the Open Day information provided.
The next section provides the contact details
for the Education Business Partnerships
in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Basingstoke Consortium Ltd
Peter Moody, Manager
The Management Centre
John Hunt of Everest Community Centre
Popley Way
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9AB
01256 840710
First Partnership Limited
Roger Buck, Manager
2 The Courtyard
Upper Clare Farm Park
Crondall
Hampshire
GU10 5DT
01252 852471 http://www.firstpartnership.com
Portsmouth and S E Hampshire EBP Limited
Cath Longhurst, Chief Executive
1st Floor
Enterprise House
Isambard Brunel Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2RZ
02392 2291456 www.portsmouthebp.co.uk
Solent Skill Quest Limited
Angela Wright, Manager
Abacus House
1 Spring Crescent
Portswood
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 2FZ
02380 558222
OPEN DAYS Eastleigh College
The following open events are for school leavers who are interested in Full Time Courses at Eastleigh College. Open events will be held at the Main Campus on Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh.
Thursday 27th March 2008, 6 – 7.30pm
Eastleigh College
Chestnut Avenue
Eastleigh
SO50 5FS
Sparsholt College
A number of taster days are held at the college throughout the year. For more information click here.
Sparsholt College
Westley Lane
Sparsholt
Winchester
SO21 2NF
Tel: 01962 776441
University of Portsmouth
Walking tours are available at University of Portsmouth. The tours allow you to visit the university in your own time. For more information click here.
A number of departmental open days will also be held at the beginning of 2008. For details click here
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2UP
University of Southampton
Tours are available of the University of Southampton. A current student will give a tour of the main Highfield Campus, the Hartley Library, Jubilee Sports Centre, Students’ Union and also some halls of residence. For more information click here.
University of Southampton
University Road
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tel: 023 8059 5000
The University of Winchester
Campus Tours are available at The University of Winchester. A current student shows prospective students around the university campus. It is necessary to book a place on these tours. For details of dates when tours are available click here.
The University of Winchester
Winchester
SO22 4NR
Tel: 01962 841515
Southampton Solent University Click here for details of open days throughout 2008.
This section provides links to opportunities and
case studies of apprenticeships.
5,000 Cultural Apprenticeships Created
By 2013, 5,000 apprenticeship places will be made available in the arts and media at institutions such as the Tate Liverpool, the Royal Opera House, Universal Music, EMI and Aardman Animations. Government will put forward £70.5m funding for the initiative, which will also give opportunities at the National Trust, Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
Other cultural schemes include:
• A Find Your Talent pilot initiative offering young people five hours of culture per week inside and outside of school
• A £500,000 pilot scheme to provide young musicians in deprived areas with opportunities to practise and perform live, as well as 10 new spaces for rehearsals
• A global conference for the “creative economy” in the mould of the annual World Economic Forum meeting
• An academic hub to encourage schools and further and higher education institutions to collaborate and share contacts and facilities
Currently, the “creative industries” in the UK employ over 1.8 million staff, which is a higher proportion of the workforce than in other countries.
Source: BBC Online, 22nd February 2008
Report about Young Apprenticeships Programme Published
A report commissioned by DCSF about the Young Apprenticeship (YA) programme has been published by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES). In light of the Government’s ambitious target of 90% post-16 participation, the research aimed to find out more about Young Apprenticeships and training and careers opportunities, through case studies, workshops and the development of information about YAs with sector skills councils. Findings included: the need to set more recruitment targets, especially for minority groups for non-traditional subjects for boys and girls; raising awareness of YA, and embedding IAG within recruitment processes; models of support; and ways to encourage wider choices by young people.
Year In Industry
Year In Industry helps young people with paid, degree
relevant work placements in the year out before or
during their university course. To visit the website
click here
Hair and Beauty
Habia is the standard setting agency for hair,
beauty, nails, spa therapy, barbering and African-Caribbean
hair. The standards it sets form the basis of all
qualifications including NVQ, SVQ, Apprenticeships
and codes of practice. The agency provides information
on careers, business development and training and
skills. To visit the website click
here.
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Apprenticeships
Saks Education is an approved training provider where individuals can be trained to government recognised qualifications in any hairdressing or beauty salon. Participants will be able to work towards NVQs in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy Levels 2 and 3, and key skills. For more details click here.
Optical Adviser Apprenticeships
Dolland and Aitcheson is accredited with Optical Retailing NVQs. They offer Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships for Optical Advisers which includes the completion of an NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service and then an NVQ Level 3. For more information click here.
The BBC website has a page dedicated to apprenticeships. It provides information for apprentices, employers and tutors. To access the webpage click here.
Young Merchant Training Scheme with Jewson
Jewson building suppliers run a Young Merchant Training Scheme. This is targeted at young people aged 17 to 20 years who are looking for an alternative to university. The programme provides structured training in a sales and service environment along with the chance to gain qualifications. For more details click here
Southern Electric
Southern Electric have a number of apprenticeship opportunities. For full details click here
Npower Apprenticeship Programme
Npower run advanced apprenticeships on electrical, control & instrumentation and mechanical engineering. In order to apply candidates need at least five GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths, English Language and a Science or Technology subject. For more details and to apply click here
E.ON-UK Apprenticeship Schemes
E.ON-UK offers gas, energy and electrical apprenticeship schemes. For more details and to apply click here
Apprenticeships with BT
BT runs an apprenticeship scheme, candidates must have 3 or more GCSEs grade C or above including Maths and English Language. The next national recruitment campaign begins in February 2008. For more information click here
HSBC HSBC has a Management Academy Programme for non-graduates in addition to their Graduate entry scheme, visit http://www.jobs.hsbc.co.uk/
BAA Apprenticeship
World leading aviation company BAA offer advanced engineering apprenticeships to young people wishing to find a practical alternative to studying for A Levels or going to university. E-mail paulspence@baa.com for more information.
Network Rail Apprenticeship Network Rail offers
up to 250 people a year the chance to undertake their
three year apprenticeships leading
up to qualification as a maintenance engineering technician.
Applicants must have a minimum of four GCSEs grades
A to C and the first year will be residential at their
training centre near Portsmouth. The second two years
are built around gaining practical skills near to the
apprentices home area and they are paid throughout
their entire period of training. Visit the following
url for more information: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/117.aspx
JTL Training Provider
JTL is a training provider that manages apprenticeships
in electrical installation, plumbing, engineering
maintenance and heating and ventilation. For
more information visit http://www.jtltraining.com or call 0800 085 2308.
Retail Apprenticeships With Tesco
Tesco offer a retail apprenticeship for workers
in their stores. The programme starts every September
in selected stores and participants work towards
NVQ qualifications in retail. For more information
on the scheme and to find out if your local Tesco
store is running the apprenticeship click
here
Toyota Advanced Apprenticeship
Toyota offer an Advanced Apprenticeship scheme in the following areas: Vehicle Technician, Parts Advisor, Body Technician, Paint Technician, Service Advisor and Maintenance Engineering. For more information and to apply visit http://www.toyota-apprenticeship.co.uk/toyotaapprentice
Ford Motor Company Apprenticeship
Ford Motor Company offers Apprenticeships in Manufacturing Engineering. The Apprenticeship leads to a nationally recognised qualification which is equivalent to two A Levels. For more information and to apply visit http://www.ford.co.uk/apprenticeships#
Honda Apprenticeship Programme
To find out about Honda’s two or three year Apprenticeship Programme visit http://www.hondapeople.co.uk/apprentice
Training Opportunities with Carillion
Carillion plc is one of the UK's leading support services and construction companies. Every year the company recruits 800 school leavers through their two training schemes – Carillion Training and Modern Apprenticeship Scheme. For entry requirements and more information visit http://www.carillionplc.com/careers/careers_apprenticeships.asp
John Lewis Retail Skills Training Programme
John Lewis offers a retail skills training programme
at their stores. Participants first complete a
Personal Development Programme (PDP) and then they
have the opportunity to gain an NVQ in the following
areas: Customer Service, Visual Merchandising and
Display, Security Guarding, Distribution and Warehousing
and Business Administration. For more information
click
here
Sainsbury’s
Bakery Apprenticeship
Sainsbury’s runs a Bakery Apprenticeship
scheme where you can gain a retail apprenticeship
qualification. For more information visit http://www.schoolsoutforsainsburys.co.uk/earn.php
BMW Apprenticeships
BMW offer a number of apprenticeships. Trainees
need to have or expect to have four GCSEs or
equivalent including English, Maths and a Science
subject. For more information click here
Kwik-Fit Apprenticeship
Kwik-Fit are currently recruiting for their new
intake of apprentices. They offer a two year
apprenticeship scheme for young people aged 16-18
with an interest in cars. For more information
visit http://www.kwik-fit.com/apprenticeships.asp or call 0845 601 1888.
SEAT Advanced Apprenticeship
SEAT offer an Advanced Apprenticeship Programme
which takes three years and is aimed at 16-19
year olds. Each year apprentices spend up to
seven weeks at the Volkswagen Group Apprentice
Training Centre. For more information click
here.
Citroen
UK’s advanced
apprenticeship programme is endorsed by the Learning
Skills Council and provides training for school
leavers up to NVQ Level 3. Courses offered include
petrol and diesel injection and electrical diagnostics
and apprentices are given the chance to work on
the latest vehicles on the production line. To
find out more, click
here.
Construction
Apprenticeships
Bcontructive.co.uk offers information on careers
within the construction industry. For information
on a ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship visit http://www.bconstructive.co.uk/apprenticeships/
The AA offer Advanced Apprenticeships to those interested in a career in the
motor industry. They are looking for people ideally aged between 16 and 19 years
old who have a good interest in motor vehicles, at least three good GCSEs and
the ability to work in a team. For more information on how to apply visit http://www.aa-academy.com/who.html
For details of The Royal Mail Apprenticeship scheme click
here.
Renault has a three year apprenticeship scheme
to develop technicians who are needed for the future
of the Renault Dealer Network. The scheme is aimed
at school leavers who are interested in becoming
Renault Technical Experts, Parts Consultants or
Paint and Vehicle Body Repair Specialists. For
further information visit http://www.renault.co.uk/apprentice_ApprenticeshipProgramme.aspx
Engineering Connections http://www.apprentices.co.uk/home.html is a website
for engineering apprentice recruitment. It gives
general information on engineering apprentices
as well as allowing you to search and apply for
engineering apprenticeships in your region.
Landrover Apprenticeships
Landrover is currently one of the largest employers
of apprentices in the automotive industry. They
recently came runner-up in the Employer of the
Year category at the Apprenticeship Awards 2006.
To find out about their current apprenticeship
programme visit http://www.landroverapprenticeships.com/
British Gas Apprenticeship Scheme
British Gas currently employs 650 apprentices.
It has recently been named as an Employer of
the Year at the Apprenticeship Awards 2006. For
information about British Gas training schemes
and apprenticeships visit http://www.britishgasacademy.co.uk/index.asp?pageid=185
Funding for Voluntary Organisations to Support Older People
Over the next three years both Havant and East Hampshire are due to receive £100,000 to fund voluntary organisations. The money will be allocated to voluntary-based projects which support older people, including nurses, social workers and occupational therapists. The money is provided from a government grant which Hampshire County Council was successful in bidding for.
Source: www.portsmouthtoday.co.uk, 8th October 2007
Volunteering and Charitable Donations are Growing in Popularity
A national survey has found that more and more people are likely to volunteer or give money to charity. ‘Helping Out: A National Survey of Volunteering and Charitable Giving’ found that more than half of people in England had both volunteered and donated to charity in the last twelve months, and over 80% had given to charity within the last four weeks.
The study of 2,705 people in England revealed that the most common reasons for volunteering were 'to improve things or help people' (53%), 'because the cause was important' (41%) or 'because they had spare time' (41%).
Source: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk, 5th September 2007
Community Service Volunteers The Community Service Volunteers (CSV)
have schemes to encourage all types of members
of the
community
to volunteer, including a Retired and Seniors Volunteer
Programme (RSVP) for older people. For more information,
go to http://www.csv.org.uk/Volunteer/Senior+Volunteers/
Reach
Reach matches the skills of individuals to local
community volunteering opportunities. For more
information see http://www.volwork.org.uk
i-to-i
i-to-i offers a variety of volunteer projects and
training to teach abroad as well as working holidays.
For further details, go to http://www.i-to-i.com/
V
V is an independent charity which was launched
to champion youth volunteering in England. Their
aim is to inspire a million 16–25 year
olds to volunteer and create a lasting change
in the quality, quantity and diversity of youth
volunteering. For more information visit http://www.wearev.com
Vinspired is a volunteering website for young people in England aged 16 to 25 offering advice and guidance on how to volunteer. It also has a search engine covering nationwide volunteering opportunities. Visit http://www.vinspired.com for more details.
National Trust
There are a number of volunteering opportunities
available with The National Trust. To find out
more information about volunteering for The National
Trust local volunteering opportunities click
here
Volunteers Needed for Brendoncare Club
The Hedge End branch of Brendoncare Club Hampshire is looking for volunteers. The club gives older people the chance to meet up, spend time together and take part in a number of activities. Transport is provided so that members can attend the club which meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 1.30 to 3.30pm at the Community Centre in St John’s Road, Hedge End.
Volunteers only need to give up two or three hours each fortnight. The club is looking for club leaders, helpers and escorts to take members to and from the club. For more information about either joining the club or volunteering contact Edwin Ingleton on 01962 877772 or email eingleton@brendoncare.org.uk Back to top
Volunteer Centres
Volunteer Centres can provide information on
organisations seeking volunteers as well as details
of current volunteering vacancies. For more information
visit the Volunteering England website http://www.volunteering.org.uk/ or contact one of the centres in the Hampshire
and Isle of Wight region.
Basingstoke CCS Volunteer Bureau The Orchard
White Hart Lane
BASINGSTOKE
Hampshire
RG21 4AF
Tel: 01256 423 850
Fax: 01256 423 825 Email:joan.ayton@voluntaryservices.com Opening Hours: T-F: 9.30-4.30 (F: 3.30)
East Hampshire Volunteer Bureau (Bordon Branch)
St. Mark's Church
Forest Centre
BORDON
Hampshire
GU35 0TN
Tel: 01420 475 536
Opening Hours: W: 10.00-12.30 (call for appointment)
East Hampshire, Volunteer Centre
The Tilmore Centre
1 Tilmore Road
PETERSFIELD
Hampshire
GU32 2HG
Tel: 01730 710017
Fax: 01730 710117
Email: volunteer@communityfirst-easthampshire.org.uk
Website: http://www.ehvb.org.uk
Opening Hours: M & Th: 2.00-4.00 T: 10.00-12.00
W: 11.00-1.00
East Hampshire, Volunteer Centre (Alton)
Alton Community Centre
Amery Street
ALTON
Hampshire
GU34 1HL
Tel: 01730 710017
Fax: 01730 710117
Email: volunteer@communityfirst-easthampshire.org.uk
Website: http://www.ehvb.org.uk
Opening Hours: Th: 10.00-2.00 (call for appointment)
The Socrates programme offers a range of projects
for adult learners, teachers and trainers. For
further information, visit http://www2.britishcouncil.org/Socrates
The Leonardo da Vinci project offers vocational
work placements across Europe for people of all
ages. Placements are a minimum of 3 weeks. For
more details, see http://www.leonardo.org.uk
Careers Europe provides help and advice to guidance
professionals. For more information, visit http://www.careerseurope.co.uk
Eurodesk provides information about European opportunities
and funding for people under 30. For further details,
visit: http://www.eurodesk.org
The Euroguidance network helps guidance professionals
and others to understand opportunities for learning
and careers in Europe. For more information, visit
http://www.euroguidance.net/En/Welcome.htm
The PLOTEUS portal provides information about
life-long learning in Europe, supplying information
about studying in Europe to students, job seekers
and guidance professionals http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/portal/home.jsp
European Vocational Training Association (EVTA)
aims to promote pan-European training. For further
information, visit: http://www.evta.net
For learning opportunities beyond Europe:
VSO’s overseas development youth programme, Global Xchange, is open for applications until Friday 28th March. The programme consists of a six month exchange programme for young people aged 18 to 25, partnering them with a young person from a developing country. The volunteers live and work together on community projects for three months in the UK and three months in the partner country. Volunteers will receive support to raise funds for the experience.
To find out more, email Vivienne.Nwabuzo@vso.org.uk or call her on 020 8780 7344
Payaway is a comprehensive site covering paid employment suitable for funding a Gap Year. For more information, visit http://www.payaway.co.uk/
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office site gives travel advice, country profiles and information about visa requirements. For further information, visit: http://www.fco.gov.uk/
Gap Year opportunities: Based on the Gap Year Guidebook http://www.gap-year.com gives advice and links to work, volunteer placements and study in the UK and abroad.
http://www.yearoutgroup.org.uk/ is an association of organisations providing gap year placements, with links to these organisation and information for students, advisers and parents/carers.
Raleigh International
Raleigh International is a charity which organises
overseas and UK programmes which are designed
to help young people develop skills and self-confidence
in a fun and challenging environment. For more
information click
here
The Association of Commonwealth Universities has
a large collection of information about study in
Commonwealth countries. For further information,
visit http://www.acu.ac.uk
The Fulbright Commission is the first point of
contact for those wishing to study in the USA.
For further details, visit http://www.fulbright.co.uk/eas
http://www.natives.co.uk/ is a website that covers
seasonal working at ski resorts. There is a section
on finding
jobs and the site gives information about winter
and summer work
British Universities
Transatlantic Exchange (BUTEX) supports exchange
programmes between the UK and
US.
Please click
here.
UK NARIC – The
National Academic Recognition Information Centre
gives details about the compatibility
of British and overseas qualifications. See http://www.naric.org.uk/
