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New opportunity – VI Wellbeing and Work in Liverpool

Jigsaw Coaching CIC have two Liverpool-based programmes for young people with a vision impairment - 'VI Wellbeing and Work' and 'Creatability'. VI Wellbeing and Work Are you interested in moving towards employment, volunteering or training? If you have a vision impairment and live in Liverpool, you can benefit from Jigsaw Coaching's Wellbeing and Work project. Regular employment clinics 1:1 coaching Peer support workshops with guest speakers Links to primary care for mental health support Training on digital skills Connections with employers Networking opportunities Quotes from past projects: “Made me realise my skills would be useful [...]

By |June 20, 2023|Categories: 18 plus, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities, Wellbeing|0 Comments

New opportunity – Artist Development Programme

BEYOND – Graeae’s bespoke Artist Development programme Graeae’s bespoke Artist Development programme is back! Starting in 2020 it has supported 48 Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists in developing their careers, taking on new challenges & building successful connections. Graeae have teamed up with 7 leading venues across England ; Octagon Theatre in Bolton, Nottingham Playhouse, Cast in Doncaster, Hull Truck, Shakespeare North in Prescot, Everyman in Liverpool and Derby Theatre. Together they are creating a national network of artistic support and development for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists. The programme is available to those over [...]

By |May 25, 2023|Categories: 18 plus, Arts, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities|0 Comments

New opportunity – Channel 4 – The TV industry needs you!

The TV industry needs you! The Channel 4 Production Training Scheme are currently looking for applicants for their Paralympics Production Training Scheme, a 12 month paid opportunity. Here's what they have to say about it... Breaking down barriers, championing the underrepresented, nurturing fresh talent. That's what we're all about on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. Begin your career in the TV industry on our next cohort, the Paralympics Production Training Scheme, a 12 month paid opportunity. Find out more about the opportunities based in locations across the country at: www.c4productiontrainingscheme.com Don't forget to let [...]

By |May 25, 2023|Categories: 18 plus, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities|0 Comments

New opportunity – FA Para Football Talent Days 2023

Have you always dreamed of playing for England? The dream is on. The FA want to give more players with specific impairments the opportunity to play for their England Para teams and get them on the England Para Talent Pathway. The have shared the details of their Talent Pathway  Events with us: FA England Talent Days are utilised as a player's first engagement with the Para Football Pathway and as the first selective environment in the player pathway. The programme will identify and signpost players to the ‘right’ environment at that point in time and [...]

By |May 22, 2023|Categories: 18 plus, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities, Technology|0 Comments

New opportunity – TAVIP’s Technology for Work course

Are you job searching? Are you currently on an employability programme and would like some technology advice? TAVIP (The Technology Association of Visually Impaired People) are delighted to be able to offer a number of free training places for young people (18+) with a vision impairment who are actively looking for work. TAVIP’s Technology for Work course provides up to 5 hours of free 1:1 training in using screen reader software or magnification tools with Microsoft Outlook, using other Microsoft programmes such as Word and Powerpoint, using digital calling systems such as Zoom or Microsoft [...]

By |May 9, 2023|Categories: 18 plus, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities, Technology|0 Comments

National Careers Week 2023

Careers Week on the Student Portal! We've pulled together lots of helpful information to help you get the most out of National Careers Week 2023. Browse our links and video chats to gain some careers-based inspiration and then tell us your dream career in the comments section. Celebrating National Careers Week 2023 There is lots happening across National Careers Week including their virtual careers fair! Visit the NCW Careers Fair >   Visit the NCW website > Visit the Success at School website! There are lots of great resources for you to [...]

By |March 9, 2023|Categories: 10 to 13, 14 to 17, 18 plus, Education, Employability|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

New opportunity – ITV News Trainee Journalists

ITV News are offering the opportunity to join their national and regional news teams as a trainee journalist. You will be taught all the skills you’ll need to work in one of their multi-media news operations. They're looking for people who can demonstrate a commitment to journalism, have great story ideas and are ambitious. They are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and those from lower socio economic groups as they recognise that individuals from these groups are currently underrepresented in the industry. [...]

By |February 8, 2023|Categories: 18 plus, Employability, Internship, Life skills, Opportunities|Tags: |0 Comments

New opportunity – Let’s Talk Volunteering! TPT Event

Let’s Talk Volunteering – Join Thomas Pocklington Trust's online event As part of Student Volunteering Week, which is celebrated from Monday 12 to Sunday 19 February 2023, TPT Young Voices and their Student Voices group is holding a free online event – ‘Let’s Talk Volunteering!’.  This will be an opportunity for young people and students to find out more about volunteering, how to get involved, how others manage volunteering as a student, and ask any burning questions to those who have gone through volunteering and into internships and employment! The event will be held on [...]

By |February 8, 2023|Categories: 14 to 17, 18 plus, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities, Volunteering|0 Comments

New opportunity – National Apprenticeships Week

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023 is a week-long celebration bringing together businesses and apprentices across the country. This year's theme is 'Skills for Life' - "reflecting on how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and businesses to develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills." Find out more about National Apprenticeships Week on their website: naw.appawards.co.uk As part of the organised events the ASK Programme are hosting a series of free events. Below you will find their list of events and a link to Eventbrite [...]

By |February 6, 2023|Categories: 14 to 17, 18 plus, Education, Employability, Life skills, Opportunities|Tags: |0 Comments

New opportunity – BBC Young Reporter 2023

BBC Young Reporter Competition 2023 The BBC Young Reporter Competition is open until Friday 31 March 2023 for ages 11-18. Share your story for the chance to have it produced with the help of BBC journalists, producers and programme makers for broadcast on TV, radio, online or on social media. The theme is ‘Me and My World’ - entries can be written or recorded as a short video or audio clip. You can enter as an individual or as a group. Find out all about the competition and how to enter here: bbc.co.uk/teach/young-reporter/competition/zghcydm You'll find all of [...]

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