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Apprenticeships vacancies

The Source — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Find the name of the employer, town & wage in one list of all apprenticeships in Suffolk.

This listed is updated on a regular basis.

IP-ART multi-cultural day at Ipswich county library

The Source — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:47:46 +0000

Craft stalls, games and a fashion show on Saturday 29th June 2013 from 10am - 4pm.

The fashion show is between 12.30pm and 1pm.

Download the Suffolk libraires poster

This event is part of the two weeks Ipswich Arts Festival (IP-ART) starting on 21st June 2013.

Free jobs fair in Brandon

The Source — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

If you are are leaving school soon and live in Brandon, Mildenhall or Thetford come along and meet employers at a job fair.

It takes place on Saturday 13th July 2013; 9.30am - 11.30am at The Harvest Centre, Fengate Drove in Brandon.

To register visit the Harvest Centre website.

Free tickets for a summer digital camp in London

The Source — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Schools and students (9-18 year olds) can order free tickets to a digital summer day camp at the heart of London's new technology centre - TechCity.

The camp will take place on the 11th and 12th July 2013 at Hackney Community College; with the 12th being the school day.

Note: There are 400 free places for students (9-18 years) to take part in a digital day trip.

To book groups enter discount voucher code icould at the digital summer camp website.

Students can take part in hands-on digital workshops with leading programmers and digital experts and learn about career paths.

Further details about the summer camp is available on the icould careers website.

What is Tech City?
TechCity website

Sign up for BT Boot Camp

The Source — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0000

If you are aged 16 - 18 get free expert advice on how to improve your job hunting and interview skills from UK giant BT.

There are two dates in Suffolk at Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath near to Ipswich.

21st - 22nd August 2013
28th - 29th August 2013

How do I book?
Book online at the BT website MyKindaCrowd.

The BT boot camp will provide advice on:

training on CV skills and writing
how to conduct and present yourself for an interview
your body language and appearance
inter-personal skills
questioning techniques

BT's guide to interviews

Website for the the digital makers of the future

The Source — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Check out make things do stuff inviting anyone interested in a career in digital media to make things happen.

Apprenticeship vacancies at Suffolk New College

The Source — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Choose from 6 apprenticeships roles.

The roles are

The deadline for applications for all positions is 12pm on Wednesday 26th June 2013.

All vacancies can be found with other apprenticeship vacancies shown on the Source.

Horticulture open day with Suffolk New College

The Source — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:30:00 +0000

Find out about landcsape, design and horticulture courses at Suffolk New College's horticulture open day on Sunday (16th) at Chantry Park, Ipswich.

The open event runs from 11am - 2pm.

Find out more about landscape, design and horticulture courses at Suffolk New College.

Careers in horticulture
Check out enviornment and plants career routes in the careers library

What course could I study at Suffolk New College?

The Source — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Find out by speaking to tutors at the next Suffolk New College open event on Saturday 15th June 2013; 10am - 1pm.

Places available for Glitter Ball

The Source — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Exclusively for young adults age 15 and older and with disabilities, the Glitter Ball is on Saturday 29th June 2013 at Wherstead Park, Ipswich.

Organsied by Activities Unlimited - the cost is £20.00 per person. This includes a reception on arrival with drinks and canapés, followed by a sit down two course dinner with live music with the Ed Zachary Band and disco, entertainment and lots of dancing!

Download the booking form for the Glitter Ball and send to Activities Unlimited.

This event is suitable for young adults age 15 or over. You can book individual tickets or book a table for 10 for the price of 9!

Today is job hunting day

The Source — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0000

Many of the local newspapers pull all their latest job adverts together on Wednesdays. Visit Jobs24 or grab a copy of the EADT or Ipswich Star newspaper for the latest jobs.

Here's a few tips to get you started in your job hunting quest

If you search Jobs24: type in Suffolk or nearest town in location box & select options like part-time in job type on the left.
For one place to find local public sector jobs, internships and voluntary opportunities visit Suffolk JobsDirect.
Browse Suffolk apprenticeship vacancies on The Source.
Need a CV? Visit CV Builder, tailored with information relevant to young people who've studied in Suffolk.
Looking for direction or ideas? Use the skills health check tool on the National Careers Service website to discover what you'd like to do.

Free condoms card in Suffolk

The Source — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:45:00 +0000

Respect your own safety and / or the safety of the person you are in a relationship with by using condoms - available free with the c-card in Suffolk.

Keeping safe when having sex

Get the facts about contraception, free Chlamydia testing and local clinics in Suffolk.
Being responsible in a relationship.

Supermarket stores coming to Ipswich creating jobs

The Source — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury and Iceland are planning new stores across Ipswich and creating local job opportunities.

This could suit anyone looking for a part-time or weekend job in retail, maybe to fit alongside your college studies.

Working in retail

Find out more about working in retail and customer service in Suffolk
Search for careers advice in retail, sales and customer service

Suffolk HE Convention 2013

The Source — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Meet over 100 uni's at the Suffolk Higher Education Convention on Wednesday 12th June at UCS waterfront campus, Ipswich.

The event willbe run from 9.30am - 12pm and 12.30pm - 3pm for anyone thinking of going to university in September 2014.

Over 100 universities and colleges and UCAS will be available to answer your any questions.

Search the Guardian university subject table for 2014

Check with your school
Your school or college may be organising travel the event - so check with your Head of Year or Careers teacher.

Get ready for the HEC in Suffolk!
Get tips from UCAS on getting the most out of their HEC events.

Financial support for childcare apprenticeships

The Source — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0000

From September 2013, apprentices in childcare jobs such as nursery or early years can apply for a bursary worth up to £1,500, plus £300 for more training.

Find out more
Search for apprenticeships in health and social care services - such as nursery, childcare or early years practitioner.

Carers week 10-16 June 2013

The Source — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:27:49 +0000

We understand that being a young carer can be hard work and challanging. See what infoamtion and support you can find during carers week.

It's Bike to School Week!

The Source — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:50:03 +0000

Look out for the Pearl Izumi Tour Series 2013 cycling finale in Ipswich and family festival in Woodbridge in Bike to School week (10-14 June 2013).

Family cycling festival & youth centre fair in Woodbridge

The Source — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:57:11 +0000

On Saturday 15th June 2013; family cycling festival at Kingston Field and Woodbridge youth centre fair raising money for charity.

Top summer jobs to apply for

The Source — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:48:50 +0000

Ranging from office work to working at summer festivals check out the best jobs to apply for this summer - thanks to Plotr, a easy to use careers advice service.

Read other articles on Plotr.

Related link
Where can I find a summer job?

Contacting companies about summer jobs
Ask local companies about part-time or temporary jobs this summer in:

leisure and tourism
retail, sales and customer service
food and drink - including restaurants
public and social care services

Best paid jobs of the future

The Source — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:46:01 +0000

Jobs that may exist by 2030 include body part maker, digital architect, waste data handler and climate controller.

Read the full top ten well paid jobs of the future.