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CAREERS SERVICE BIRMINGHAM NEWS March 2016 BirminghamCareersService birminghamcareersservice.co.uk @BhamCareers Earn while you learn with an Apprenticeship With opportunities available in approxi- mately 170 different industries, an Apprenticeship offers an excellent way of starting on your chosen career path. Aimed at 16-24 year olds, apprentice- ships take between one and four years to complete, dependent on the job role you are training for. You will be employed by the company which trains you and be paid a salary. This will vary but the average wage for an Apprentice is £170 per week. All apprentices will gain further qualifi- cations related to their job. This will be arranged by your employer and be a nationally recognised qualification such as NVQ’s. Employers may require applicants to have GCSE’s in certain subjects such as Maths or English, but this will vary for each apprenticeship. Not quite ready for an Apprenticeship? Traineeships are an ideal opportunity for young people, aged 16 to 24, who are motivated to get a job but lack the skills, qualifications or experience that employers are looking for. A typical traineeship lasts up to six months and involves a work experience placement, work preparation and help with English and Maths (if you need it) You won’t be paid, but you may be given a training allowance for things like travel and meals. At the end of your traineeship you will be given help with finding a place on a suitable apprenticeship. Applying The easiest way to find and apply for Apprenticeship and Trainee- ship vacancies is by using www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk This is a government website with lots of helpful information and vacancies from hundreds of local employers. Need help with choosing the right career path? Call into one of our Birmingham Careers Service Outreach Centres (see back page) or call us on 0121 675 6105 – we’re here to help you find the right opportunity.
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CAREERS SERVICEBIRMINGHAM
NEWSMarch 2016
BirminghamCareersServicebirminghamcareersservice.co.uk @BhamCareers
Earn while you learnwith an ApprenticeshipWith opportunities available in approxi-mately 170 different industries, an Apprenticeship offers an excellent way of starting on your chosen career path. Aimed at 16-24 year olds, apprentice-ships take between one and four years to complete, dependent on the job role you are training for. You will be employed by the company which trains you and be paid a salary. This will vary but the average wage for an Apprentice is £170 per week.
All apprentices will gain further qualifi-cations related to their job. This will be arranged by your employer and be a nationally recognised qualification such as NVQ’s.
Employers may require applicants to have GCSE’s in certain subjects such as Maths or English, but this will vary for each apprenticeship.
Not quite ready for an Apprenticeship? Traineeships are an ideal opportunity for young people, aged 16 to 24, who are motivated to get a job but lack the skills, qualifications or experience that employers are looking for. A typical traineeship lasts up to six months and involves a work experience placement, work preparation and help with English and Maths (if you need it)
You won’t be paid, but you may be given a training allowance for things like travel and meals.At the end of your traineeship you will be given help with finding a place on a suitable apprenticeship.
Applying The easiest way to find and apply for Apprenticeship and Trainee-ship vacancies is by using www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.ukThis is a government website with lots of helpful information and vacancies from hundreds of local employers.
Need help with choosing the right career path? Call into one of our Birmingham Careers Service Outreach Centres (see back page) or call us on 0121 675 6105 – we’re here to help you find the right opportunity.
#Apprenticeship OpportunitiesLog on to www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch and enter the vacancy reference number for more information
These are just a small selection of opportunities available in the Birmingham area. Get in touch with us on 0121 675 6105 for more information.
Travel Administration Assistant ApprenticeshipWeekly Wage: £132.00 Vacancy Reference: 759154.Closing Date: 25/03/2016Qualifications required: 5 x GCSEs at grade A-D (or equivalent)Vacancy in Erdington
Administration ApprenticeWeekly Wage: £211.54Vacancy Reference: 792303.Closing Date: 24/03/2016Qualifications required: GCSE English and maths at grade C plus or equivalent preferred but not essentialVacancy in Sutton Coldfield
Roofing Apprentice Weekly Wage: £132.0Vacancy Reference: 792482. Closing Date: 21/03/2016Qualifications required: Ideally English and Maths at GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)Vacancy in East Birmingham
New Salon ApprenticeWeekly Wage: £99.00Vacancy Reference: 792754. Closing Date: 26/03/2016Qualifications required: No formal qualifications requiredVacancy in Harborne
Apprentice Accounts Assistant Weekly Wage: £123.75 Vacancy Reference: 791349. Closing Date: 28/03/2016Qualifications required: Maths grade- C or above (GCSE): English grade- C or above Vacancy in City Centre
Health Care ApprenticeWeekly Wage: £132.00 Vacancy Reference: 712767.Closing Date: 13/04/2016Qualifications required: No formal qualifications are required.Vacancy in Sutton Coldfield
Apprentice HairdresserWeekly Wage: £99.00Vacancy Reference: 690293. Closing Date: 28/04/2016Qualifications required: GCSE grades E or above in Maths and English. Grade C or above are desirable.Vacancy in Sutton Coldfield
Apprentice Sales AssistantWeekly Wage: £122.50 Vacancy Reference: 786116. Closing Date: 29/03/2016Qualifications required: No formal qualifications are requiredVacancy in Grand Central, Stephenson Place
Electrical ApprenticeshipWeekly Wage: £132.00 Vacancy Reference: 790853.Closing Date: 29/04/2016Qualifications required: 5x GCSE’s at Grade C or above to include English and Maths (or equivalent)Vacancy in Bournville
IT Apprentice Weekly Wage: £120.45 Vacancy Reference: 793749. Closing Date: 26/03/2016Qualifications required: GCSE English & Maths at grade C plus or equivalent preferred but not essential.Vacancy in City Centre
Childcare Nursery ApprenticeWeekly Wage: £123.75 Vacancy Reference: 791086. Closing Date: 10/05/2016Qualifications required: None. If you wish to progress onto Level 3 you will need English and Maths A-C.Vacancy in Quinton
Parts Consultant Apprenticeship Level 2Weekly Wage: £115.50 Vacancy Reference: 796084. Closing Date: 01/04/2016Qualifications required: No entry requirements to apply,however you will need to complete initial assessmentsin English and MathsVacancy in: B12 Bordesley
Apprentice Aircraft Mainteinance Weekly Wage: £132.00Vacancy Reference: 793952. Closing Date: 25/03/2016Qualifications required: Ideally Grade C or above in GCSE Maths, English, Science + one practical subject Vacancy at Birmingham Airport
Bar ApprenticeWeekly Wage: £99.00 Vacancy Reference: 794603. Closing Date: 01/04/2016Qualifications required: No formal qualificationsrequired, some experience in a similar role is desirable.Vacancy in Jewellery Quarter
January 2016
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Traineeship Opportunities
Traineeship in Hospitality : Corus Regency Hotel .Qualification to be gained: BTEC level 1 award inwork skills Traineeship reference: 672977 Closing date: 31st March 2016.Area: Shirley
Traineeship in Warehouse: British Heart Foundation Traineeship reference: 741222Closing date: on going. Start date: 30th April 2016. -Duration: from 6weeksto 6 mthsArea: Bordesley
Traineeship in Sales: Business Development Midlands No experience needed. Duration: Twenty- four weeks in an office environmentTraineeship reference: 794133Closing date: 25th March 2016- Duration: 24 wks.Area: City Centre
Traineeship as a receptionist: Wright Solicitors LTDQualifications to be gained: Includes workpreparation training, maths , English, level 2 Presentation software, level 2 spreadsheet software,Functional Skills in English and maths and ICTTraineeship reference: 769216Closing date: 25TH March 2016 - Duration 6mthsArea : Small Heath
Traineeship in Dispensing Services16-24 years interested in dispensing medicine with Jhoots Healthcare Limited.Traineeship reference: 781477Closing date: 28th March 2016 : Duration: 26 wksErdington
Traineeship in Retail/Customer Service: 16-24 years interested in a career in Retail.Qualifications to be gained: Traineeship will lead to experience that is focussed on giving young people the skills they are looking for in this area as well preparation to move onto an Apprenticeship.Traineeship reference: 794140Closing date: 25th March 2016- Duration 6mthsCity Centre
EVENTSTuesday 15th March - drop in any time between 10-2pm.Job Shop, Unit 22 Pavilions Shopping Centre, High St, Birmingham.Apprenticeship Providers specialising in Childcare, Graphic Design, Accountancy, Hair & Beauty, IT, Construction, Health & Social Care, Warehouse, Customer Service, Administration and others
BIRMINGHAM CAREERS SERVICE will be at this event. Get in touch for more details.
14th -18th March 2016JTL Centre of Excellence – Taster day in plumbing and electrical work with the option of interview for a place on an apprenticeship - Wednesday 16th March at 10.30am - Mill Street, Aston B6 4BS. Contact JTL on 0121 503 5853 or email [email protected] to reserve a place.
Crackerjack Training – Childcare and Play work Apprenticeships. Come to our Apprenticeship event in Edgbaston on Wednesday 16th March from 10am - 5pm Call Laura Prosser for event details on 0121 454 2043 or email us at [email protected]
To check out other events taking place, take a look at www.eventsmap.nas.apprenticeships.org.uk/
A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last 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
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/traineeshipsearch
CAREERS SERVICEBIRMINGHAM
NEWS March 2016
BirminghamCareersServicebirminghamcareersservice.co.uk @BhamCareers
#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): Wednesdays, 1pm–4pm
BILLESLEY ARK
725 Yardley Wood RoadBillesleyBirminghamB13 0PT
DROP-IN OPENING TIMES(no appointment necessary): Wednesdays, 2pm–4.30pm
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
