Career support for young people
In addition to the support available from individual schools, young people in the borough aged 16 and over can receive free support in deciding their next steps, including education, employment and training, from Thurrock Careers Advisers at Inspire Youth Hub, Grays.
Booked appointments at the Inspire Youth Hub will be available 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
For more information, go to the Thurrock careers support webpage or phone the team on 01375 413 735. Useful tips and guidance for those thinking about the next steps to take with jobs and careers are also available on the Thurrock Opportunities: Results Day 2020 webpage.
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FREE online courses for the community
Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) have launched a range of free online courses have been announced for the community in partnership with Thurrock CVS.
Courses include: guidance for staff and volunteers who will be leading community groups back into the work down post-lockdown, assisting residents to be able to join in or set up online meetings, aiding your anxious child course and keeping up with your child english and maths sessions as well as many more. Courses are available throughout September and pre-booking is essential. For more information visit the TACC website today.
Digital Delivery
We are expanding our digital delivery during lock-down from telephone only one to one Careers Education Information Advice Guidance (CEIAG) interviews by adding the following services:
- Opportunity Surgeries offering booked video one to one CEIAG interviews on Tuesday.
- An Opportunity Club offering booked weekly group video sessions on Wednesday preparing the attendees for education, employment. The sessions will be tailored to the groups' needs concentrating on career sectors, job search, cv writing, interview preparation, interview process.
If you would like access to these services please contact the Inspire Youth Hub on either 01375 413735 or ThurrockCareers@thurrock.gov.uk leaving contact details and which service you are interested in.
Apprenticeship spotlight of the week
City Electrical Factors Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join their team as an Apprentice Sales Assistant. You will work towards a Level 2 Trade Supplier apprenticeship standard.
Salary: £166.00 weekly wage
Location: Grays
Date: 10 Dec 2020
WHAT ARE TRAINEESHIPS?
Traineeships are education and training programmes with work experience that focus on giving you the skills and experience that employers are looking for. This programme gives you - the young person - the opportunity to gain qualifications and some experience within the workplace setting. Traineeships will last anything from six weeks to a maximum of six months with the content tailored to the needs of the business. Traineeships prepare young people for their future careers by helping them.
To find a traineeship near you, you will need to search, and first register on the national website; https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14 to 24.
Doing their DofE gives young people the opportunity to experience new activities or develop existing skills. There are three progressive levels of programmes which when successfully completed lead to a Bronze, Silver of Gold Award.
Young people create their own DofE programme by choosing a volunteering, physical and skills activity, going on an expedition and, for their Gold only, taking part in a residential activity. The DofE is run in every Secondary school in Thurrock and also via Open Centres across the borough. Contact Rachel Baker at rbaker@thurrock.gov.uk or on 01708 855 228 for more information.
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Apprenticeship vacancies
Apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 or over living in England and not taking part in full-time education.
Current apprenticeship vacancies in Thurrock include:
More Apprenticeship Vacancies
Aspiring construction workers in Thurrock are being encouraged to sign-up for a new skills programme. Thurrock Council is working with councils in South Essex on a project to support the training of 650 people for jobs in the construction industry by 2020. It follows a successful bid for £1million of funding from the Construction Skills Fund and will see 3 construction hubs created, including one in Thurrock.
Anyone who is interested in a career in the construction industry and are 18+ or approaching are encouraged to register online on at: https://www.sectatraining.co.uk/
Alternatively if you have any questions, call 01702 212 856, or email secta@southend.gov.uk
Those who sign-up will get:
- Information, advice and guidance on construction careers
- Trade skills training
- A health and safety / Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card
- Experience working on an operational construction site
- Support to find work
By providing effective training across all areas of the construction industry, SECTA helps
People forge a career in one of the UK’s fastest-growing, in-demand industries.
SECTA can offer you with a range of employability skills including CSCS cards, trade courses, technical training and support into employment including trades, professional and office based roles, interactions with construction companies, recruitment agencies. They can also offer you advice regarding further support organisations, work experience opportunities and access to apprenticeships.
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Thurrock Council job vacancies
There are currently multiple vacancies available at Thurrock Council:
View available vacancies at thurrock.gov.uk/jobs
Spread the word to young people and parents/ carers.
The event is next Tuesday 01 December
Post 16 ‘My Future Choices’ Virtual Information Evening. Regarding transition after secondary school for residents of Thurrock and Southend.
Tuesday 01 December 4.30pm to 6pm
About the event:
- This event is for all young people in years 10, 11, 12 and 13 as well as parents/ carers.
- Will include information on some of the opportunities available to young people in Thurrock and Southend including: sixth forms, colleges, employment options and opportunities available for young people with additional needs.
How the event will work:
- Pre-recorded videos: will be played live on T Levels, Apprenticeships and becoming an entrepreneur.
- Live chat option: students & parents/ carers will be able to type any questions they may have via the chat function - a range of sixth forms, colleges and advisors will be available to answer these questions.
- Resources and other information videos: the platform will include a range of videos from local sixth forms, colleges, universities, employment opportunities and services as well as useful links, please make sure to check out the resources section.
How to watch/ join:
- Students & parents/ carers can join the event live to watch content and ask questions.
- All of the videos and information will be available on the platform for a whole year after the event (however you will not be able to ask questions via the chat function after the event).
Join by clicking the following link https://learnliveuk.com/partner/future-choices/
We look forward to you joining us!
Job vacancies in Thurrock
Latest opportunities include:
Need help applying for an apprenticeship or job that you see? Thurrock Careers offers free careers information, advice and guidance to anyone with special educational needs up to the age of 25 in Thurrock. The team provide personalised support to all young people - whether you’re still at school or looking for employment and training with: jobs and careers, education, training and work, learning, volunteering, finances, health, housing and relationships.
As a teacher at a school or college, you can play a pivotal role in the career development of students.
To help you provide the best possible support to young people, we have put together a selection of resources, programmes and guidance.
Explore our support:
• Promoting STEM careers in your school or college
• Bring the world of work into the classroom
• Subject-specific resources
• Additional support and guidance
Developing teachers and leaders
Explore programmes and resources that support professional development and drive the impact of teaching across schools and colleges.
Inspiring groups and communities
Discover projects, activities and challenges to engage young people of all ages with the world and wonder of STEM subjects and careers.
Engaging employers and industry
Learn more about STEM Learning initiatives that connect employers with educators, bridging the gap between today's learners and tomorrow's careers.
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The Inspiring Tilbury project
The Inspiring Tilbury project is a thirty month project to support residents of the Tilbury St Chads, Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park wards into sustained employment, training or education, delivered by Inspire Thurrock Careers.
The services available to the residents will include information and advice including regularly reviewed action plans, psychometric testing, mentoring, employability training, current and relevant local market information, job search training, job application training and youth engagement projects.
During the current COVID-19 lockdown all support will be available only by telephone. Call on 01375 413 735 or email ThurrockCareers@thurrock.gov.uk.
Volunteering and other opportunities in the community
 The Princes Trust - Thurrock
This is a personal development programme for groups of 16 to 25 year olds who work together on a twelve week programme to develop their personal and work skills. Activities include a team building residential, work experience, basic skills, fundraising and involvement in a community project. Participants can achieve Wider Key Skills and City & Guilds Certificate in Personal, Teamwork and Community Skills. For more information on the next course start dates please email Tom Flynn, Team Leader or visit the Princes Trust website.
Thurrock Opportunities
Thurrock Opportunities is the free employment website that could help you land your dream job. It offers a broad range of jobs, apprenticeships and courses all in the local area. You can also find out information about the key sectors in Thurrock, as well as how to get a job with your favourite employers
Ngage Thurrock
Volunteering opportunities to promote active citizenship In the local area. Various Volunteering Opportunities from It support to gardening to stewarding etc.
Volunteer roles are also listed on the Volunteer Essex website.
Local recruitment agencies
Manpower UK Ltd
63 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5HJ
01375 394120
Take 4 Personnel
51 Lodge Lane, Grays, Rm17 5RZ
01375 391337
Paul Well Consultants
32 Catharine Close, Chafford Hundred, RM16 6QH
01375 484044
HDS Personal LTD
Tilbury Freeport, Tilbury, RM18 7EH
01375 840577
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