The Weekly Jobs, Training, Volunteering, Community Opportunities Bulletin

Week Commencing: Monday 12th March 2018

If you would like to subscribe to our weekly bulletin, please contact Employment@trafford.gov.uk

Contents:

 4 Weeks Work Experience Opportunities…

 Apprenticeships & Upskilling Opportunities…

 Job Opportunities…

 Training Opportunities…

 Other Opportunities…

 Information for Businesses…

4 Weeks Work Experience Opportunities

4 WEEK WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Trafford businesses are committed to giving young people aged 16 – 25 years old their first taste of employment and the working environment could now benefit from a new grant scheme launched today by Trafford Council, in partnership with Trafford College and Connexions.

What’s in it for you?

 Immediate start date for 4 week work experience,  Taster day and pre work experience discussion before committing to the work experience (Job coaches/ Key Workers welcome to attend)  Same induction training as other employees,  Support from Trafford College for additional training needs,  Free lunch and transport throughout work experience,  Reference and potential of a job offer upon completion of the work experience.

Please circulate these opportunities to any young people you are working with who are aged 16 – 25 years of age. If they are interested, can they send a CV through to [email protected] and we will liaise with the employer. To meet the conditions of the grant, please do not contact the employer directly.

EMPLOYER GRANT SCHEME - WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIY

Alchemy Arts Ltd

Oakland House, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PQ 1 x Portfolio Co-Ordinator / 1 x Media Sales Representative 1 x Communications Officer (Social Media / Blog Writing / Press Releases)

Who the Employer is looking for  Young person aged 16-25,  Not in education, employment or training,  Able to start as soon as possible,  Interested in trying out work as a Portfolio Co-Ordinator.

Skills/ Experience you will gain  Experience of a Portfolio Co-Ordinator role,  Planning both short and long-term projects all while keeping the company’s mission and strategic objectives in mind,  Multitasking ability to ensuring all components of a project work in tandem, are prioritised appropriately and managed for both quality and timeliness,  Working in a team and communication skills.

Your commitment  Approximately 22 hours per week for 4 weeks.

How to apply Request a young person engagement form, email [email protected]

4 Weeks Work Experience Opportunities

EMPLOYER GRANT SCHEME - WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

The Urban Fitness Collective (Tuf*C) – Sport’s Coach Oakland House, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PQ

Skills/ Experience you will gain  Work in a range of settings, including leisure centres, schools and other locations  You will get a sample of the range of opportunities the sports and leisure sector has to offer a young person as a career, whether it’s a sports coach, a personal fitness instructor or behind the scene in leisure centre management.  After a successful placement there is an opportunity to join TUF*C as a member of staff and gain a sporting qualification and be paid for working for us.  You will support our young Tuf*C Coaches who are trained to delivery all the different ball and racket sports, you can imagine. Plus they also deliver leisure activities e.g. Fresh and Flawless (hair and beauty), DJ-ing workshops and Roller Skating.  Multitasking ability to ensuring all components of a project work in tandem, are prioritised appropriately and managed for both quality and timeliness,  Working in a team, communication skills.

Your commitment  Flexibility - This post has a varied working shift pattern to cover the leisure centre opening hours.

How to apply Request and complete a young person engagement form and Trafford Pledge will set up your taster day with the employer, please email [email protected]

EMPLOYER GRANT SCHEME - WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Brand Imaging Solutions – Admin 1 Avocado Court, Commerce Way, Trafford Park, M17 1HW

Who the Employer is looking for  Young person aged 16-25,  Not in education, employment or training,  Able to start as soon as possible,  Interested in trying out work in the creative and admin industry.

Skills/ Experience you will gain / duties involved  Microsoft Office computer skills  Excel - Spreadsheets  Using Adobe Acrobat software  Dealing with emails - collating brief information for the studio  Knowledge of building packaging artwork  Telephone skills dealing with customers  General office duties - filing, completing job tickets to go into the studio  Quoting jobs  Use of in house cloud based approval and brief system  Use of client’s various approval systems.  Knowledge of multiple print processes.

Your commitment  Approximately 16 – 20 hours per week

How to apply Request and complete a young person engagement form and Trafford Pledge will set up your taster day with the employer, please email [email protected]

4 Weeks Work Experience Opportunities

EMPLOYER GRANT SCHEME - WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIY

SUBWAY Urmston – Customer Service Assistant Eden News, 24-26 Flixton Road, Urmston M41 5AA.

Skills/ Experience you will gain  Experience of working in a customer facing environment,  Gain on the job training – food preparation, food hygiene etc.  Working as part of a team  Communication skills.

Your commitment  Approximately 25 hours per week for 4 weeks.

How to apply Request and complete a young person engagement form and Trafford Pledge will set up your taster day with the employer, please email [email protected]

EMPLOYER GRANT SCHEME - WORK PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIY

FEED – Front of House / Kitchen Assistant 70 Flixton Road, Urmston, M41 5AB

Who the Employer is looking for  Young person aged 16-25,  Not in education, employment or training,  Able to start as soon as possible,  Interested in trying out work as Front of House / Kitchen Assistant.

Skills/ Experience you will gain  You will gain valuable customer services skills.  Gain experience of working in a kitchen  You will work in a team of people who are willing to help and share their knowledge in whichever field they are exceptional in.  Gain qualifications / certificates in Health & Safety, First Aid and Management  You will learn the skills and gain knowledge around healthy eating lifestyle and how to make healthy food choices.

Tasks and duties  Speaking to and dealing with queries from customers  Using the till system and processing transactions  Filling up the fridges, boxes, stock etc.  Cleaning tables, emptying rubbish, general housekeeping  Helping in the kitchen in busy periods:  Washing pots, chopping fruit/veg etc.  Being involved in the cooking process

Your commitment  Approximately 20 hours per week for 4 weeks.

How to apply Request a young person engagement form, email [email protected]

4 Weeks Work Experience Opportunities

EMPLOYER GRANT SCHEME - WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY

Trafford Hall Hotel / Kashmir 1887 Restaurant 23 Talbot Road, Stretford, M16 0PE

Who the Employer is looking for  Young person aged 16-25,  Not in education, employment or training,  Able to start as soon as possible,

Job Description / Skills you will gain from the placement

Waiting Staff:  Greeting guests  Taking customer orders  Serving customers promptly  Taking payments

Day & Night Receptionist:  Working alongside an experienced member of staff  Checking customers in and out of the Hotel  Making reservations  Required to clean public areas and breakfast room

Admin & Events staff:  Liaising with the management team  Make reports to the owners of daily operations  Bookkeeping  Support to market functions, weddings and events business.

In return you will gain:  Support from other team members / managers  Experience of working in a busy restaurant  After a successful placement there is an opportunity to join Kashmir 1886 as a member of staff / apprentice  Working in a team, communication skills.  A reference on completion of the placement.

Your commitment  Flexibility - This post involves working evenings due to the nature of the position (possible shifts between 4pm – 11pm for waiting staff and 9am – 5pm for admin / events staff (this will be discussed and confirmed at initial conversation stage).

How to apply  Request and complete a young person engagement form and Trafford Pledge will set up your taster day with the employer, please email [email protected]

Apprenticeship & Upskilling Opportunities

Trafford First Recruitment Services and Trafford College bring first class apprenticeship opportunities to you.

If you are aged 16 or over and not in full time education, then you are eligible to start an Apprenticeship. You can also apply for a position if you will be 16 at the commencement of the scheme.

If you require any additional support, you can contact Trafford First on: Tel: 0161 886 7461 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.trafford.ac.uk

Employer Vacancy Location Closing Date & How to Apply

Business Administration, Customer Services and ICT

Total Hygiene Ltd Apprentice Office Building 1 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Administrator Brooklands Place apprenticeship/-231436 Sale M33 3SD Richardson Mail Apprentice Claims Stamford House https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Assistant Northenden Road apprenticeship/-192707 Sale M33 2DH Wilkinson Cowan Apprentice Business Stanley House 15-17 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Partnership Ltd Administrator Ladybridge Road apprenticeship/-175522 Cheshire SK8 5BL Lender & Court Apprentice Business Paul House Unit 2B https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Services Ltd Assistant Stockport Rod apprenticeship/-204176 Timperley WA15 7UQ World Transport UK Export Apprentice Unit B4 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Agency Limited Styal Road apprenticeship/-211687 Cheadle Manchester M22 5WB IP Exchange Limited Customer Service Chester House https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Apprentice Cross Street apprenticeship/-225681 Sale M33 7AQ

ADVOCO Consulting Apprentice Business Delta House https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Services Limited Administrator Wavell Road apprenticeship/-228617 Manchester M22 5QZ Trafford Council Apprentice Town Hall https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Administration Talbot Road apprenticeship/-242169 Assistant Stretford Manchester M32 0TH Aura Business Apprentice 412 Stretford Road https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Centres Limited Administrator Manchester apprenticeship/-243859 /Receptionist M15 4AE

Childcare

Chester Road Apprentice Nursery 1056 Chester Road https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Private Day Nursery Nurse Stretford apprenticeship/-229133 Manchester M32 0HF Ok Mum Broomwood Apprentice Child Care Broomwood Primary https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ – Broomwood Assistant 64 Mainwood Road apprenticeship/-229516 Primary School (Level 2/3) Timperley Cheshire WA15 7JS Ok Mum Apprentice Child Care St Ambrose Prep https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ St Ambrose – Assistant Hale Road apprenticeship/-229524 St Ambrose Prep (Level 2/3) Hale Barns Altrincham School Cheshire WA15 0HE Chestnuts Day Apprentice Nursery 39a Harboro Road https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Nursery Nurse Sale apprenticeship/-189727 M33 5AN Haley Murphy Apprentice Nursery Altrincham Leisure Centre https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Nurse Oakfield Road apprenticeship/-240288 Altrincham WA15 8EW

Hairdressing & Beauty

Harper and Quinn Apprentice Hairdresser 90 Water Lane https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Wilmslow apprenticeship/-233435 Cheshire SK9 5BB Tan’n’Tonic Beauty Apprentice 19 Washway Road https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Sale apprenticeship/-242404 M33 7AD Flair Timperley Apprentice Hairdresser Charles Court 4 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Altrincham apprenticeship/-245738 WA15 7BN Victoria Hartley Apprentice Hairdresser 18a Greenwood Street https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Altrincham apprenticeship/-245609 WA14 1RZ

Hospitality

The Old Hall Apprentice Commis Stockport Road https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Timperley Chef Altrincham apprenticeship/-209085 WA15 7LP Bridge Street Apprentice Chef 64 Bridge Street https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Restaurant Limited Manchester apprenticeship/-207287 M3 3BN Greenhalghs Craft Apprentice Baker Bee Hive Industrial Estate https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Bakery Ltd Crescent Road apprenticeship/-204963 Bolton BL6 4BU

Motor Vehicle

DK Performance Ltd Apprentice Motor 55 Broughton Lane https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Vehicle Mechanic Manchester apprenticeship/-247229 M8 9UE P&W Autoservices Apprentice Mechanic Thames Trading Centre https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Ltd Woodrow Way apprenticeship/-243399 Manchester M44 6BP Truck Care Apprentice Mechanic Unit 2 Skelton Road https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Timperley apprenticeship/-241526 Altrincham WA14 1SJ

Science & Pharmacy

IQ Medical Services Apprentice Pharmacy 14 Princess Parade https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Limited Assistant Manchester apprenticeship/-242297 BL9 0QL Albis UK Ltd Apprentice Laboratory 2-3 Montgomery Close https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Technician Knutsford apprenticeship/-245811 WA16 8XW

Warehousing & Storage

Entertainement Tech Operative Galleon House https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/ Magpie Limited Apprentice Newby Road Industrial Estate apprenticeship/-192859 (Warehousing) Stockport SK7 5DA

Apprenticeship & Upskilling Opportunities

Trafford Council – Apprentice Administration Assistant

Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0TH

Reference: VAC001366451 Weekly Wage: £152.25 - £283.84 Category: Business Administration Working Pattern: Monday - Friday Working Hours: 36.25 per week Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 Months Apprentice Level: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship (Level 2) Closing Date: 31st Match 2018

Trafford Council are offering a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to start a career within the public sector. You will gain a great deal of knowledge and skills from this apprenticeship in addition to a nationally recognised qualification. We also offer great staff benefits.

This role is in a high profile, fast paced, professional environment supporting our Corporate Senior Management team in project delivery and general business administration. The role also requires interaction with external stakeholders as well as managers and other members of staff from across the organisation.

As part of this role, you will be working with Senior Personal Assistant’s and carrying out tasks relating to Personal Assistant work including diary management, preparing papers for meetings, booking and setting up meeting rooms and also meeting and greeting visitors for the Senior Leadership Team. You will also learn how to use our systems, for example, how to book travel and accommodation, purchasing of goods and stationery and other processes.

If you are hardworking, motivated and not afraid to take on new challenges and want a great opportunity to learn new skills, then we want to hear from you. You can apply for this apprenticeship by visiting: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-242169

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills:  Good ICT and keyboard skills including use of Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel  Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal  Good planning and organisational skills –prioritise your own workload and meet deadlines  Good literacy and numeracy skills  Ability to record accurate information  Ability to work as part of a team  Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision  Enthusiastic and motivated to learn new skills – taking ownership for keeping your knowledge and skills up to date  Being open to feedback  Ability to work flexibly in order to adapt to changing work priorities and service need

Personal qualities:  Commitment to undertaking the apprenticeship training framework and any in-house training and development  Ability to work in a busy, varied and pressurised environment  An understanding of good customer service standards

Desired qualifications:  GCSE's Grade D or above in English & Maths (or equivalent)

Key duties:  To undertake a development programme (on-site and off-site) including participation in required training and learning leading to a Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification  Provide a polite, efficient and responsive service and deal with enquires and requests for information both written and verbal from a wide range of internal and external customers  Use a variety of software packages and systems when dealing with customer enquiries and for providing management information  Produce a range of documents including letters, reports, minutes, emails, spreadsheets, forms and other written documents as required  Assist with the updating, maintenance and extraction of information from all manual and electronic information systems accurately as required  Undertake research and collate information as required to support the team and service aims and objectives  Process incoming and outgoing mail, opening, stamping, recording and distributing  To support meetings and events including booking rooms and refreshments, setting up rooms, preparing information and providing administration for meetings  To undertake general office duties including filing, photocopying, e-mailing and scanning  To issue, monitor and confirm orders for stationery and other supplies as directed, in line with procurement guidelines  To maintain a high level of confidentiality, in line with service requirements  To ensure that all work is undertaken to prescribed standards and timescales  To undertake such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility

Job Opportunities

Trafford Housing Trust

‘Heart of House’- Limelight

Location: Limelight, Old Trafford Salary: £19,457 - £21,947 Hours: 36.25 hours (Tuesday- Saturday) Duration: Permanent

Are you passionate and energetic? Do you thrive on opportunities to be creative and want to be part of an innovative, pioneering team?

The Limelight development on Shrewsbury Street is a £20 million investment into the Old Trafford area. Limelight opened in October 2017, and the community space features a cafe, pharmacy, health and wellbeing facilities, library, event spaces, nursery, opticians, hairdressers and more. Included in this building are 81 extra care residential apartments, providing older and more vulnerable people with high quality homes for them to live in independently.

And it’s working; the space is busy. We have visitors and residents in the café, accessing health and wellbeing services, reading in the library, dropping in for a cut and colour; and we need someone who acts as the ‘Heart of House’, working within an already established, welcoming team.

This is not a standard receptionist role. You will be the at the heart of the space, heart of the building, truly the ‘Heart of House’.

You will be dynamic, energetic and organised, with a welcoming approach and the ability to connect with others . You will have the desire to be creative, partake in and encourage innovative activities such as dementia friendly ping-pong, family art classes and our ‘open mic’ nights - we’re not just about coffee mornings and bingo!

You will be able to deal with a range of enquiries; sometimes complex, to ensure all visitors receive a professional service and are signposted appropriately.

You will be passionate about the space; assisting with booking enquiries and supporting private hires such as weddings, drama workshops and even an animal farm. (watch out for Owls in April!)

You will welcome the challenges that come from working within a diverse customer demographic, and passionate about making a difference to the local community.

It’s going to be demanding, it’s going to be busy, however it’s never going to be dull and you will be part of a fantastic team of people committed to delivering a ‘one-building’ approach.

If this excites you, and you feel like you can do this, get in touch and apply. Closing date for applications will be 26th March, and interviews week commencing 2nd April.

We’re looking forward to meeting you.

For more information or to apply for this great opportunity, please visit: http://traffordhousingtrust-careers.co.uk/Vacancies/VacancyDetails/60630

Job Opportunities

Temp In Bound Customer Service Staff

J Parker Dutch Bulbs Ltd – Old Trafford M16 9FG

Job Details inc hours and wage:

 Duration: Approx. 12 weeks  Wage: £8.00 per hour  Overtime paid at 1.5  Hours: 37.5 per week to be arranged between 9am-7pm, Mon-Fri  3 shift patterns: 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, 11am-7pm (Mon-Fri)  Breaks: 30 minutes for lunch & 2 paid 10 minute breaks  Overtime available at busy times & occasional weekends

Job Details:

 Must have a good, patient telephone manner  Must have recent customer service experience preferably in an office environment  Good IT skills & timekeeping  Must be flexible regarding hours of work  Duties will include receiving in bound calls for orders of plants and bulbs (via advertisements in national newspapers e.g. Daily Mail, Express, Telegraph)  Processing on-line orders, posting catalogues and opening post etc.  These are customer service roles - no hard sell or cold calling is involved & will not suit applicants wanting a telesales role.

The environment is fast paced during this peak period. Applicants must be able to cope with high volume of calls and additional duties

Referral Arrangements and Opportunity Numbers if applicable Email a CV with short cover letter/email *State ‘J Parkers’ in subject line:

[email protected]

Any other info immediate Starts ERM Contact details: Val Crabb 0161 253 8518

SEASONAL ROLES AVIALABLE ACROSS GREATER MANCHESTER

"The Challenge’s vision is a more integrated society where there is understanding and appreciation of each other’s differences. We are the largest provider of the National Citizen Service (NCS) a government initiative with a mission to empower 15-17 year olds through personal development & social action.

We have a range of paid roles on the programme for every background and experience level. For more information on our job descriptions and opportunities, please visit our website: http://www.ncsthechallenge.org/staff2018/. "

The roles available include:

 Manage – Youth Project Manager / Social Action Manager / Programme Manager (Delivery)  Lead – Youth Programme Leader / Pastoral Care Leader  Logistical Roles – Programme Administrator / Residential Programme Coordinator  Mentor - Team Mentor  Facilitator Roles – Workshop Facilitator / Public Speaking Coach  Inclusion Roles – Support Worker / Learning & Behaviour Specialist / Mental Health Advisor / Youth Inclusion Mentor

Job Opportunities

Trafford Council – Sanyu Daycare

Childcare Workers Sanyu Daycare, 504 Stretford Road, Old Trafford, M16 9AD

Reference: REQ00534 Salary: GBP 15,807 – GBP 17,072 per annum pro rata Category: Children Service’s, Educational Non-school based Working Pattern: Part Time Working Hours: 25 Hours per week Contract Type: Fixed Term for 9 Months Closing Date: 31st Match 2018

Sanyu Day care aims to meet the needs of individual children in the community.

We currently have a vacancy for a Childcare Worker:

The Role: To provide a safe, stimulating environment for children to explore and develop considering their individual needs. To encourage parental involvement in their child’s development.

Main Duties:

 To plan appropriately to meet the needs of individual children.  To work as a member of team in planning all aspects of the curriculum.  To encourage and promote in the development of a strong child, a skilful Communicator, a competent learner and a healthy child.  To work within the Council Child Protection guidelines using the appropriate policies and procedure.  To encourage parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships.  To keep written records and produce reports as needed.  To maintain equipment and resources ensuring cleanliness and safety.  To promote equality and diversity in all aspects of service delivery.  To ensure that resources and age appropriate equipment is available for all children and easily accessible.  To share ideas and be imaginative in meeting a child’s need.  To encourage children to make choices in their play.  To undertake additional training and development including self review assessments  To attend various meetings as and when needed.  To carry out any additional tasks identified by the Nursery Manager commensurate with the grade of the post.

You must:  Have experience of planning for individual children and reviewing them on a regular basis  Have experience of working in a daycare setting  Hold a qualification in Childcare NVQ 3, NNEB, or a BTEC

The Children, Families and Wellbeing Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

To access the job description/person specifications please click here:- www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/jobs/job- ... -Sanyu.pdf

For information about working at Trafford Council please click here:- www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/jobs/job- ... ouncil.pdf

Training Opportunities

iDEA – The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award

What is iDEA? iDEA (the Duke of York’s Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award) is a programme that helps you develop digital and enterprise skills for free. Through our series of online challenges and events, you can win career-enhancing badges, unlock new opportunities and, ultimately, gain industry recognised awards that help you stand out from the crowd.

Discover skills you never knew you had and hone the ones you've already got by taking our online challenges. The challenges are split into four main categories, each with its own series of badges to be won - citizen, worker, maker and entrepreneur. As well as being fun, these badges will help you show off what you've learned and could, when the time comes, help you land the job you want.

When you've taken enough badges in each of the categories, you can gain the iDEA Bronze Award - a recognised symbol of your hard work, determination and skill. In time, you'll be able to take new challenges and badges that will unlock a Silver Award (from later in 2018) and then, the ultimate prize, the iDEA Gold Award (from 2019). iDEA aspires to be the digital and enterprise equivalent of The Duke of Edinburgh Award. iDEA is free and anyone can do it on any device.

How will it benefit me? Digital Skills are essential for life and in any job. This programme will provide recognition of your digital literacy knowledge. As well as helping on a day to day basis, the awards will be a great addition to your CV when applying for future job roles.

How do I get started? Sign up to iDEA at www.idea.org.uk. You just need to enter an email, create a password, come up with a nickname and select your age range, click register and you are in!

Getting my #GMDigital badge Greater Manchester, working alongside iDEA, has created a #GMDigital badge worth 2 points towards your Bronze Award. You can register this by clicking ‘HAVE A BADGE CODE?’ at the top of the page and entering the code GMDIGI161 in the pop up box. You can redeem more than 1 badge code, so if your organisation or local area has another one you can use both!

Training Opportunities

Did you know that Manchester City Football Club have a new and exciting opportunity for 19-24 year olds…..

TVS Education Ltd - MCFC Etihad Stadium Traineeship Programme

Eligibility  Open to 19 to 24 year olds on JSA, ESA(WRAG), IS and UC and not in employment. Must not already have a level 3 qualification.

Duration  8 weeks

Provision Details  Through our working Links with Manchester City, TVS Education are now offering 19 to 24 year olds the opportunity to join a free, 8 week ‘next steps’ education and training programme with work preparation and experience and English and Maths for those that need it and a Level 1 sports technical certificate.  Programmes are located at The Etihad Stadium, Manchester. They run for 20 hours a week for a total of 8 weeks and provide learners with the valuable skills and experience employers are looking for.  Above all, our programmes focus on helping individuals to take steps towards a successful future career within a sporting environment and much more.

Benefits to Participants / Trainees:  Fully funded Government programme, No cost to the participant  JSA & UC benefits not affected  8 -10 week ‘Traineeship’ unwaged programme  Hosted at the Etihad Stadium  An outcome payment of £100  Participants issued with MCFC kit & tracksuit

The 19 – 24 year old 10-week traineeship will run from 5th of February 2018 with additional courses running throughout the year.

Referral / Contact Details:

Contact Dale Wood by email: [email protected] or call 07701 009 621

Training Opportunities

During the 2 weeks, you will gain an awareness You can register for this great opportunity by of our products & services & get the opportunity contacting British Gas via email with your name, to spend time with a customer services team & email address, post code, contact number & shadow one of our engineers, installing and age & quote Manchester Work Experience in servicing heating energy systems. the subject of the email to: [email protected] by 8th March Although unpaid, the programme is designed to 2018 deliver a wide range of positive outcomes helping you gain new skills & experience & improve self-confidence. We will give you the The taster day for the programme will take experience you need so you can get the job you place at our British Gas offices at 97 Talbot deserve. Road, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0TW on 13th March at 11am. What do you need?

• You need to be aged 16 to 30 At the taster day, we will select a number of • Not in employment, FT education or training people to start the 2-week work experience • Have no major unspent convictions programme with British Gas commencing on • Be available for the full 2 weeks 19th March 2018

Other Opportunities

Urmston Job Club

Raise, in association with The Urmston Partnership

Starts Friday 26th January 1pm till 3pm Key Workshops on: Then on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month from 1pm till 3pm  CVs  Transferrable skills FREE to all  Hidden Job Market  Digital Job Search Urmston Library  Application Forms Unit 34  Interview Skills Golden Way  Any other workshop that there is a Urmston demand for M41 0NA

For more information E-mail: [email protected]

Travel Choices for apprentices TfGM offers support to apprentices through the Bike to Work, Access to Apprenticeships and Personal Travel Plan schemes.

To be eligible you must live within Greater Manchester, have an apprenticeship and your apprenticeship provider must support the scheme.

Bike to work Apprenticeship providers in Greater Manchester work with TfGM to offer a free package of cycling support, including:

 Refurbished bicycle  Safety equipment  Cycling and maintenance courses

Contact your apprenticeship provider to find out whether you are eligible and how to apply.

Access to Apprenticeships You may qualify for a 28 day free travel ticket for buses and Metrolink if you apply within the first six months of starting your apprenticeship.

Contact your apprenticeship provider to find out whether you are eligible and how to apply.

Free Personal Travel Plan If you are an apprentice, or are considering taking up an apprenticeship, we can help you find the best way to commute to your workplace by providing you with a tailored journey plan.

Once you’ve answered the few simple questions, submit your survey and we’ll send you a Personalised Travel Plan via email within three weeks.

For more information, any questions, or if you are a provider who would like to sign up to offer this scheme to your apprentices, please email [email protected].

For more information please visit https://beta.tfgm.com/travel-choices/personal

Information for Businesses

Trafford Council’s Employer Grant Scheme

Through the Employer Grant scheme, businesses offering four weeks work experience, a traineeship, apprenticeship or job to a 16-25 year-old in Trafford and providing travel and lunch expenses, could receive a £500 grant.

Through the scheme, there is also specific emphasis on prioritising young people who currently face significant disadvantages trying to enter the world of work, including those in care or young people with disabilities.

The aim is to introduce young people to local employers and help them gain confidence and new skills to move forward in their careers.

The grant is for:

 Employers who take on a young person from Trafford aged 16-25 years into work experience, a traineeship or an apprenticeship  The grant is targeted to support young people from a priority group (Looked after young people, Care leavers, NEETs, young people with disabilities, ex-offenders, Stronger Families or young people on the Talent Match programme)  The work experience needs to be at least 4 weeks duration (although this doesn’t need to be all at the same time)  Employers can claim up to a maximum of £1000 if they offer two opportunities (e.g. work experience followed by a traineeship or an apprenticeship)  The grant is paid direct to the employer once the placement is agreed  The employer pays lunch and travelling expenses for the young person for the duration of the placement  Support with Maths, English or IT will be available for the young person through Trafford College

In addition, there will be a further £500 grant available to businesses who take the young person on after the four week period.

Support for the young people throughout the four weeks and beyond will be provided by Trafford College.

Businesses wanting further details about the Trafford Employer Grant scheme can contact the Council's Strategic Growth Team on 0161 912 4176 or email [email protected]