 Youth Employment Bulletin
Please find below a round-up of opportunities suitable for Islington young people and or professionals supporting them.
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A variety of live vacancies and opportunities across multiple sectors are available!
Events
Finance Skills For Your Business: Budgeting and Saving Tax
Join SPACE4 to enhance your business acumen with a finance skills workshop focusing on the importance of Budgeting and Tax for business success.
When: Monday 8th July, 6pm -8pm
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Islington Council Apprenticeship Information Session
Information Session | Thursday 27th June | Time: 2pm
 Islington Residents!
Thinking of applying for an apprenticeship at the council?
Join us for an interactive in-person event where you can learn all about our apprenticeships including when we hire, information on live and upcoming apprenticeships as well as tips on applying.
Whether you're an Islington student, graduate or a resident looking to switch careers, this session is for you.
Event Details:
Location: West Library Youth Employment Hub, 107 Bridgeman Road, London, N1 1BD
London Collection Bursary
The Museum of London offers a bursary for students, regardless of their field of study, to explore how their education could relate to the museum and heritage sector.
Opportunity includes:
- £1000 annual bursary (paid in the first term of 2024)
- Two-month paid summer placement at the Museum of London each year of undergraduate studies, starting summer 2025
How to Apply: Register your interest by emailing us with your name. Application details will be sent on Monday 1st July, 2024. Check your junk folder if not received.
This bursary aims to open the museum and heritage sector to young people, especially those facing educational barriers.
Applications will close on Sunday 21st July at 23:59. they will invite a small number of shortlisted applicants to an informal discussion with us on Thursday 8th August before making our final decision.
Have a look at the factsheet and FAQs documents to provide more information and hopefully answer most questions.
Apprenticeships and Internships
Apprenticeships propel careers forward and give people the confidence and support to step into new space
Islington Council Apprenticeships
We are currently recruiting for:
L4 Digital Accessibility Apprentice
Salary: £24,000 Closing Date: Sunday 7th July
Upcoming apprenticeships include:
L2 Finance Assistant│ L2 Property Maintenance Operative │ L3 Business Administrator | L4 Civil Engineering Technician | L6 Building Control Surveyor Assistant |
If you have any questions send us an email
To apply, visit our website.
Civil Service: Care Leaver Internship Scheme
Application open between 10th June - 8th July | Invited to book for interview if successful 25th July
 The Civil Service Care Leaver Internship Scheme is an award-winning scheme run by the Department for Education. It offers care leavers an 18-month paid internship in a central government department or agency. There is a possibility that the post can be made permanent after 12 months depending on the following factors:
- Performance over the 12 months.
- Headcount within the department.
- Funding.
Visit the website and Apply to the scheme.
Intern - Research Team
Paid Work Experience
Salary: £22,165 Closing Date: Sunday 9th June.
MOLA seeks an inquisitive, dedicated intern for the PUNS2 project. This paid, flexible role for Hackney or Islington residents aged 18-21 involves research, surveys, interviews, workshops, media production, and communication, offering valuable heritage sector experience.
Social Media Assistant - Intern
Salary: £13.15 per Hour Closing Date: Sunday 16th June.
Bays Consulting seeks a Social Media Assistant in Guildford. This role offers hands-on experience in strategy development, content creation, and audience engagement. Join a small, friendly team to enhance Bays' online presence and track campaign success. Ideal for motivated learners.
Find an apprenticeship
If you know the type of apprenticeship you’re looking for use the keyword search on the website to find apprenticeships across London.
Training
Somali Ambassador Programme
The Youth Employment Progressions and Skills Service seeks Somali youth (18-25) for the Somali Ambassador Programme. This 12-week, part-time internship pays London Living Wage and involves creating skills development activities, raising awareness of council services, and peer-to-peer work. Ambassadors will help access hidden Not in Employment Education or Training (NEET), promote employment opportunities, and enhance their own employment skills through marketing, event planning, and project work. This role offers a taste of council work, CV enhancement, and community impact. Supported by a YES team adviser, Ambassadors will work at least once a week from the Corker Walk Youth Employment Hub or check in with the lead officer.
To apply:
For more information, please contact: Zak Hassan (07812 491807) or Roopa Doshi (07813 548968).
OV Theatre Makers
Training Programme | 6 month | Ages 18 -30 | UK Wide | Deadline for applications: Saturday 30 June 11pm.
 This free theatre training programme is open for young people who want to develop their theatre making skills and covers a broad range of specialisms such as writing, directing, and producing. Participants receive free tickets to Old Vic productions as well as a ticket bursary to go and see productions at other venues.
They can provide support with transport/accommodation costs and can make access adjustments at all stages of the application process and programme.
If you are supporting a young person and would like to chat to us about the programme/ make a referral, please Call 020 3954 3155 or email.
Visit the Website or view the broacher for more information
Retrofit in Construction
Free Course | 3 weeks | Level 2 | Monday- Friday | 24th June - 11th July
This is a free course to start a career in construction!
Week 1 & 2: In person at Green Skills Hub, Holloway Park, Parkhurst Road, N7 0NU
Week 3: in-person at CONEL, Tottenham Centre, High Road, N15 4RU
Eligibility:
- Islington or Camden resident 19+ years old
- We strongly encourage female applicants
What will you learn:
- Building fabric
- Key concepts of retrofitting
- Domestic retrofit materials and processes
- Overview of installation methods for walls, roofs, floors, windows, and doors
- Health and safety – Identifying and reporting issues and risks
- CSCS card
Please see the Flyer for more information.
Graduate Connector Programme
The Graduate Connector Programme is a new one-year pilot that seeks to engage 200 ethnic minority graduates, supporting 100 into employment. Graduates will be matched with valuable work opportunities from a range of employers in different sectors and will receive support to help them gain the experience needed to land their first graduate job. These include vacancies, internships, apprenticeships, mentoring and coaching as well as paid-placements, networking opportunities, pre-application workshops and employer insight days amongst others.
This programme is open to graduates from Black, Asian and Mixed heritage backgrounds aged 21-30 who reside in London. This offer is not open to graduates who studied as international students.
We will be delivering this programme in phases – the deadline for phase 1 is 31st July 2024. Those graduates that meet the eligibility criteria and wish to apply can register their interest - Application foam
Flyer
Level 3 Digital & Social Media
Marketing programme
Ongoing monthly course | Course starts Monday 17th June.
 Digital platforms are now essential for boosting engagement and brand awareness. Our Level 3 Digital & Social Media Marketing program prepares you for diverse industry roles, from ideation to trend analysis.
This accredited online course enhances your digital and IT skills, offering technical knowledge and practical experience valued by employers, with support from Just IT.
National Youth Theatre
Playing Up Course, Applications now open for Playing Up 2024/25!
Playing Up is a Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Theatre Arts accredited through OCN London. It is a practical ten-month part-time drama training programme, offering young people aged 19 – 25* who are not in Education Employment or Training (NEET) the opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification in drama. Playing Up is delivered in partnership with The JGA Group.
Places are available to both NYT members and non-members between the ages of 19 and 25 years old, *or up to 30 if learning disabled.
Applications close Wednesday 17th July.
Salesforce and Digital Leap Work Experience Programme
Are you aged 18-23 and looking to get ahead in Tech?
Not in Full time education, employment, or have not completed a University Degree.
Digital leap is working with Salesforce to offer a 2-week work experience programme along with s 4 day employability upskilling course.
Work on real- world projects, following completion get 6 months coaching support from Catch 22 to help develop your skills further.
Please see the Flyer for more information.
Volunteering Opportunities
Festival Volunteer Programme
 Attention all aspiring technical prodigies of the stage! Pleasance Theatre is offering an exclusive opportunity to delve into the inner workings of theatre and live events at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With a free volunteering and training programme, you can hone your skills and unlock doors to a career behind the scenes. Starting with a week-long training course in June 2024, led by industry experts, followed by volunteering roles in July and August. Enjoy perks like expenses coverage, accommodation, access to exclusive events, and more. Don't miss your chance to shine in the spotlight of the world's largest arts festival. Apply now and let your passion for theatre soar!
Both the volunteering and training opportunities require an online application and a CV, and, alongside a number of other incentives, Pleasance are offering the opportunity for additional support with CVs.
Full details on the website. 18+
Voluntary Action Islington’s Volunteer
They offer a wide range of volunteering roles including:
- befriending & mentoring
- administration & stewarding
- gardening
- catering
- retail
- counselling
- IT
Find volunteering opportunities by phone or email.
We run drop-in sessions for people interested in volunteering: Mondays and Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm.
How to find us - Call us on 020 7832 5826 or email us for an appointment out of the drop-in days.
Free Basic skills
For young people aged 18 plus.
The Lifelong Learning Centre CCG at Finsbury Park are running these courses leading to GCSE examinations in English and Maths free of charge.
These intensive courses in GCSE English and GCSE Maths started this month and will have another interview session / assessment tomorrow at 3pm.
If you wish to join the course, please go online to www.candi.ac.uk to complete an application.
OneTech Mini-Course: Digital Marketing
COURSE | LIFT and OneTech | Free | Ongoing | Self-paced
Brought to you by LIFT and OneTech, the Digital Marketing mini course is an on-demand series of short, pre-recorded sessions packed with great insights to help you get set for success with digital marketing.
In this self-paced course, you will explore all the core elements of digital marketing and build industry-standard expertise. Plus, you will learn how to best market your newfound skills to kickstart your new career - including how to build your CV, Personal Brand or Portfolio website to secure your first clients!
The Prince's Trust training programmes
Free courses for young people in London
They have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.
Courses coming up.
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Explore Enterprise 18th-19th June
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Creative Writing 17th - 21st June
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Get Started with Nails 20th July - 2nd August
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Retail 1st - 25th July
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Ant & Dec's Making it in Media 16th - 27th September
The Spear Programme
Starts Tuesday 25th June 2024
What Spear offers: Six weeks of free coaching designed to improve confidence, and develop work-ready mindsets, skills, and resources, followed by 12 months of support from a qualified coach.
Who to the Programme is for:
- 16-24 years old
- Not in Education, Employment or Training (nor University Graduates)
- Able to commit to four sessions a week for six weeks.
At least 75% of those we support get into work, education or training and are still there 12 months later!
We’re happy to say that two of the cohort who have just completed are already in work, and several have second interviews lined up!
Find out more about The Spear Programme
Please email or call with your full name and phone number.
Email or Call: 07375485344. We will follow up with a call and invite you to a Registration 1-1 before the Programme starts.
Opportunities and support
Islington Youth Employment Support
We offer a wide range of support and advice for young people aged 16-25 looking to work and train in Islington.
Islington’s fantastic range of free courses, training, apprenticeships, and volunteering support can also help you get the experience you need to kick-start your career.
To find out about the opportunities available email us today.
Arsenal Employability Support
Arsenal in the Community are continuing to offer employment support to Islington residents. Sessions are being delivered remotely and will support participants to prepare for employment or education.
For more information, please contact Jeet Chagar, Employment Coordinator by telephone on 07881215921 or by email.
Visit the Arsenal website
Scope Services
Career Pathways – 1:1 careers advice session for disabled people aged 15-25. scope.org.uk/career-pathways
Starting Line - pre-employment group sessions for disabled people looking for volunteering, training, or paid work. scope.org.uk/starting-line
Kickstart – 1:1 support for disabled people looking for paid work. scope.org.uk/kickstart
Scope Jobs Board – If you would like more information, or to advertise your vacancies on the Jobs Board, please contact Rhonda.
Apply for a Childcare Bursary
If you live in Islington, claiming benefits and a have a child aged 0-16 (or up to 18 with disabilities) who needs childcare, you may be entitled to a Childcare Bursary.
The bursary is there to help parents who are starting work, a work placement, or short-term training to pay for childcare. It does not need to be paid back.
Call 020 7527 5891 or visit the website
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