Bridge Training are currently offering young mum's the opportunity to do training whilst they provide a creche, free of charge.
Courses are available from 2-12 hours per week, dependent on your availability. And there are wide range of courses to choose from.
The team at bridge can also help with confidence building and Jobsearch, if you need it. They can also support you in applying for additional funds to help with travel and lunch whilst you are training.
For more information, or to book a look around and/or interview:
Dale Phillips on 01452 411112
]]>As you might remember, some of the County's Youth Services went through a restructure back in July 2011.
We reported on it at the time, click HERE to read the story.
The new integrated service replaces individual services such as the prevention service, Connexions and the youth service, and includes the Youth Offending Service.
The new service contains professionals from a range of backgrounds and disciplines (such as social workers, youth workers, housing officers and youth crime prevention officers) meaning we can take a flexible and joined up approach to supporting young people.
As part of the new service we will also target certain, vulnerable communities and seek to engage young people in positive activities early. These will be areas where we know there is a high risk of young people not remaining in education, becoming NEET and / or entering the criminal justice system.
As part of this work we have now developed a new 'request for service' form to help us respond quickly and effectively when a young person needs support from the service.
The forms are intended for the use of people who come into contact with young people - schools, youth workers, police, GPs etc. but can also be used by young people themselves and their parents/carers.
Once the form is completed (it can be completed electronically or printed and hand written) it needs to be returned to us. You can do this in several ways:
Post:
If you'd like to speak to someone first, before making a referral, please contact our Central Referral Point on 01452 427923 or
youthsupport@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Downloads:
]]>The Google Science Fair is an online science competition seeking curious minds from the four corners of the globe.
Anyone aged between 13 - 18 can enter. All you need is an idea.
You can enter on your own or as a team of two to three.
If you have a project idea then visit the site to find out how to submit your idea and register as a participant.
There are a range of prizes to be won:
Project ideas need to be via a specially created website and submitted for review by 1st April 2012.
]]>The YSS drop in on Westgate Street is currently piloting extended open hours on Tuesday evenings.
The drop in is currently open Monday - Friday from 1pm - 4.30pm, the new hours will see the drop in open until 7pm on Tuesday evenings.
For more information about the drop in and the Youth Support Team, click HERE.
The drop in is for young people who'd like to speak to an adviser in confidence on a wide range of issues.
Call 01452 426900 for more info.
]]>On Friday 20th January 2012, the Cabinet will look at the new proposals about libraries. The Cabinet will be asked to approve a six-week consultation, to start on the 30th January 2012, for the public to have their say about the new proposals.
The proposal suggests:
You can view all the related documents on the Gloucestershire County Council at:
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries2012
Keep checking the site and make sure you, your family and friends have your say about the Counties libraries from the 30th January 2012.
You'll also be able to see what others are saying.
If you'd like to contact GCC about the strategy, you can email them at:
libraries2012@gloucestershire.gov.uk
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Marketing Gloucester are organising this 2 day event with tons of fantastic savings and special offers during the weekend.
The event takes place on the 11th - 13th February 2012 and is open to all Gloucester residents with postcodes GL1, GL2, GL3 & GL4.
During the weekend you can gain free and special rate entry to:
The organisers promise something to suit everyone. All you need to do is visit the Gloucester Residents event website and complete the form. You then need to take the form to Gloucester Tourist Information Centre with proof of your home address (e.g.passport, utility bill etc.).
In return you will receive a FREE pass for the weekend. Each pass will entitle up to 2 adults and 3 children - a further pass can be obtained for up to 2 additional family members.
For more information visit the Gloucester Tourist Information Centre - click here for map - or call 01452 396572
]]>This month Gloucester Guildhall is excited to launch two new projects that it hopes will get people in Gloucestershire interested in film and The Cinema at Gloucester Guildhall.
The first Film Club meeting will be held on Wednesday 25th January 2012 at 8pm
The first Focus Group meeting will be held on Monday 16th January 2012 at 7pm
Both groups are free to attend and will meet once a month. Everyone over 16 is welcome.
]]>Young Gloucestershire are currently considering what additional support they can offer to young people who are not in education, employment or training.
As part of this they are seeking the views of professionals working with young people and young people themselves.
If you are a young person who is 16 or over and currently not in education, employment, or training, then please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Download it here.
Once you have completed it please send to the address below or drop it in to your nearest Youth Support Centre who will be happy to send it for you.
Completed questionnaires to:
Young Gloucestershire, Greyfriars House, Greyfriars, Gloucester, GL1 1TSProfessionals wanting to take part, please contact Young Gloucestershire on 01452 501008.
]]>BBC Vision has launched a nationwide search, PresentAble, looking for talented, creative disabled people who have what it takes for a career in presenting.
The initial application process began in December 2011 and will close at the end of January 2012.
To download an application form, click here.
Selected applicants will be invited to screen tests to be held in Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast, London, Salford and Bristol.
6 - 10 finalists will then be given bespoke training from the BBC Academy in late Spring/early Summer 2012.
For more information, click here.
If you or anyone you know might be interested in this opportunity then please contact: Sarah on diversetalent@bbc.co.uk , including the word PresentAble in the subject line.
Closing date for entries is 31st January 2012.
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A reminder for anyone out of work, education and training who fancies a two week, motivational and fun personal development course to enhance their career chances.
Follow the link for more info Sporting Chances
If you're interested the next course starts on Monday 9th January.
Contact Laura Manistre on 077790 84253 or email laura.manistre@youngglos.org.uk
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Over 150 young people took part in 'Children's Commissioner's Takeover Day' last November.
The day gave young people an opportunity to work for one day within the County Council, local Councils, Health and local businesses. Adults working in these fields with young people were able to get direct views about services.
All information and evaluations from the day will be used to help improve any future Takeover Day and to help inform services.
Click here to read the official report from the day.
Visit the website www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/takeover to keep informed.
]]>JCA are looking to recruit junior apprentices between the ages of 16 - 18 years at Croft Farm Waterpark, Tewkesbury.
JCA will recruit around 20 young people to work in their 9 centres across the UK and are hoping to recruit local young people to the Croft Farm centre.
If you're interested in this opportunity, which may lead to further opportunities, please visit the website for more info or contact Sam Seviour on 02392 222231 or sam.seviour@tuiactivity.com
Contact your local Youth Support Centre if you need support in applying for this opportunity - contact details on our homepage.
]]>St. Peter's School are the second school to exhibit in The Concourse at Gloucester Guildhall.
The students work is a result of an intensive course which introduced them to creative uses of photography and image manipulation.
The emphasis is on each student to experiment and explore their ideas within the structure of the exam syllabus.
The resulting work reflects the mix of experience and backgrounds that makes for such a stimulating and exciting learning environment.
Complimenting the photography exhibition is an exceptional piece of art work produced by a Year 8 student.
The exhibition is being shown from 15th December 2011 - 29th January 2012. Admission is free.
]]>Sporting Chances is a two week personal development programme run by Young Gloucestershire.
The programme is aimed at 16-25 year olds who are not in education, employment or training.
Participants have the opportunity to try out different sports and activities, build confidence, improve skills in communication and problem solving and gain training experience and qualifications.
Programmes run for two weeks, Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm and are based at Young Gloucestershire's base at Greyfriars House. Interviews are taking place between now and 22nd December.
Next programmes:
To sign up or for more info contact:
laura.manistre@youngglos.org.ukor 0777 9084 253
]]>GC Express is delivered by Gloucestershire College and gives you the opportunity to study for a Level 1 or 2 Qualification over 12 - 26 weeks instead of a year.
Click here to view the courses which may be eligible.
Open Evening on Thursday 19th January, 4-7pm at Cheltenham, Forest of Dean and Gloucester campuses.
Financial assistance might be available depending on your circumstances - you could be entitled to 50% off exam, material, kit and event fees. If you are over 19 you might be able to receive help with travel costs.
16-18 year olds still living at home may also be able to receive help with travel.
There is also a Guaranteed Bursary scheme for 16-18 year olds living in care, recently left care, in receipt of income support or both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.
For further information on funding and eligibility call Student Services on 0845 155 2020 or email: studentfunds@gloscol.ac.uk
Click here to download a poster.
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