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We continue to provide careers guidance and employability support to young people in schools, colleges and those who are currently NEET. Our advisers are working hard to ensure young people are applying for appropriate courses, apprenticeships, jobs and training.
One young person who recently secured an apprenticeship made the following comment:
"I would just like to say a massive thank you to Amin! He was extremely supportive and helpful. He went beyond his ways to help me and make sure that I secured my apprenticeship. It was a very tough journey as I was new to the apprenticeship field and other career options other than university. However, Amin was so encouraging and very reassuring I wouldn’t have done it without his help. The application process for the apprenticeship that I got was very different, from having to do an essay to completing some research and then finally doing an interview! But I can wholeheartedly say that the constant support that I got from Aminul was outstanding. Even after having secured my apprenticeship, when I need any advice and reassurance I always reach out to Amin because I know his very honest, direct and encouraging. Thank you once again, very much appreciated!"
Teachers' Guide to University 2021
UniTasterDays in collaboration with HELOA have released the brochure to support with university guidance, which is free to access by registering or logging into your UniTasterDays account.
Careers Education in England’s schools and colleges 2020
This study produced by The Careers & Enterprise Company contains the latest evidence and data on the performance and impact of careers education nationally with a particular focus on the 4,000 schools and colleges that are part of the Careers & Enterprise Company’s careers education network.
The Kickstart Scheme
The Scheme has now begun, for which the Treasury reports over 19,000 placements have been created. The scheme aims to get young people aged 16 - 24 years old, who are currently claiming universal credit onto work placements, which last for a period of up to six months.
Young workers hit hardest
A recent briefing from TUC reports that young workers have been hit the hardest during the decline in the job market with 59,000 workers aged 16-24 experienced redundancy in July -September 2020, compared to 56,000 across 2019.
College and sixth form providers
For 2021 start many applications have now opened. Events such as taster and open days have started but due to the pandemic, many will be held online or virtually. For details, check the website or social media accounts of the relevant provider/s. You can also access a list from our webpage.
Rate My Apprenticeship's virtual event
On the 3rd and 4th February 2021, RateMyApprenticeship are bringing together apprenticeship employers, Year 10, 11, 12 and 13 students, parents and careers professionals for a virtual event. This virtual event is an opportunity for students to:
- Meet companies offering apprenticeships, including Aldi, BDO, Dyson, Lloyds Banking Group, Vodafone (and so many more!)
- Find out more about the apprenticeships these employers offer
- And learn tips, tricks and insights into how to apply
Limited space is available… so register now!
University applications
For the majority of UK undergraduate applications, the next deadline to apply is 15 January 2021. There are currently 35,087 courses from 342 providers, which UCAS have various resources and events to support with different options and completing the application form.
Tower Hamlets local offer
The Local Offer is an online resource that is available to everyone. The website outlines information and events on services for children, young people and families in Tower Hamlets in one central place.
Free guide for parents and carers
A new parents' guide to careers is being launched by Success at School containing information on mental health, guest articles on university, T-levels and more.
Activities
Young people can also continue to engage in a range of careers related activities, including:
Follow us on social media
We have some great opportunities and information on our Twitter page, so please do follow us @LBTHCareers Twitter page.
Apprenticeships
There are still lots of great apprenticeship vacancies around at the moment. We've listed some of our top picks in London, please note that vacancies can close before the listed closing date:
You can find more vacancies by searching on these websites, as well as the company and/or university websites:
Traineeships
You can find more vacancies by searching on the Find A Traineeship website.
Also remember that NEET young people can get help with applications and interview preparation from our team.
Coronavirus update
The Young WorkPath office in Watney Market remains closed to the public until further notice.
Our team is continuing to provide careers interviews over the phone and by video.
Careers Advisers are working closely with Careers Coordinators and Special Educational Needs Coordinators to identify pupils who are at risk of becoming NEET to ensure they know their options after year 11/12/13 and to support them with their next steps.
For young people, parents or carers wishing to book a telephone appointment, please contact us at youngworkpath@towerhamlets.gov.uk or on 0800 3581 2410 (free phone) or 0207 364 1401.
Local advice
The council is continuing to work with partner organisations across the borough to tackle Covid-19 and to make sure that our residents, particularly those most vulnerable, are supported.
We are regularly publishing advice for residents, local businesses, community groups and more at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/coronavirus
We are also sharing updates with our subscribers in regular emails, and publishing stories on social media using #TowerHamletsTogether and #KeepTowerHamletsSafe.
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