Opportunity Description Date/Time Where it’s held? Contact/Provider DROP IN OPPORTUNITES – ONGOING Slough Borough Council Young People’s Service Information, advice and support on deciding what to do next and your options. Choosing Courses Getting a job or apprenticeship 16-19 years . Wed & Thurs 14:00 – 18:00 The Curve William Street Slough SL1 1XY For more information contact: Young People’s Service 01753 8775510 Job Club Job Club – support with searching and applying for apprentioceships and employment for 16 – 19 year olds Mon 10.30 – 12.30 The Curve William Street Slough SL1 1XY The Curve computer section on the ground floor For more information contact: Young People’s Service 01753 8775510 Destiny Support Computer Skills Learn the Computer basics 18+ Thurs 10:00 – 12:30 Chalvey Community Centre The Green SL1 2SL For more information contact: Huneeda 01753 552271/577458 Social and Skills Club 18+ Thurs 10:00 – 12:00 Chalvey Community Centre The Green SL1 2SL For more information contact: Huneeda 01753 552271/577458 P3 Housing Advice, information and guidance to people including those who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. Work with you to solve problems related to your home or tenancy that may lead to the loss of your home. Ongoing Floating and community based support For more information contact: P3 Charity 01753 571324
Spectrum LGBTQ group Young People’s Service LGBTQ group LGBTQ Youth Voice group meets monthly, on the 4th Wednesday of the month, and spends time on campaigning, youth proofing policies, organising events and working with the Youth Parliament. LGBTQ Peer support & PSHE group meets every 2 months, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and includes themed workshops and a safe space to meet and support other LGBTQ+ young people in Slough. 4th Wednesday each month 2nd Wednesday each month St Martins Place 51 Bath Road Slough SL1 3UF For more information contact: Carla Conte 01753 875510 JOB CLUBS & EMPLOYMENT SKILLS NEW !!! Elevate Slough Elevate Slough is part of Elevate Berkshire, an employment and skills programme funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The programme supports young people aged 16-24 in Berkshire into employment, education or training. Designed with you people in mind to help support them into Education, Employmnet and Training. May - Ongoing Around Slough For more info and refer contact: 01304 201213 or Employment & Learning Advice Service Slough Borough Council Job and skills clubs Help with job searching and applications at libraries across Slough. Mon 10:00 – 12:00 Tue 10:00 – 12:00 Tue 14:00 – 16:00* (1:1 appts only) Wed 10:00 – 12:00 Britwell Centre SL2 2DS The Curve Slough SL1 1XY Langley Library SL3 7UF The Curve Slough SL1 1XY For more information contact: 01753 476611
Thurs 09:30 – 11:30 13:00 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:00* (1:1 appts only) The Curve Slough SL1 1XY Cippenham Library SL1 5RB APPRENTICESHIP PROVIDERS in Slough, Reading and Surrounding Areas Heathrow Academy The Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy offers Apprenticeship at Intermediate, Advanced, Higher and Degree level in the following areas: Ongoing Heathrow TW6 2RQ For more information contact: Website: Opportunities with 3aaa Apprenticeship opportunities currently available in Slough and surrounding areas Ongoing Slough and surrounding areas For more information contact: Deborah Adams 01189 662260 / 07896 955761
QA Training Traineeships Are you 16-18, lack work experience and need interview help? A Traineeship is a 14 week programme that will offer you the chance to get real work experience, classroom based training and all the relevant qualifications you need to progress onto an apprenticeship programme. Ongoing Slough and surrounding areas For more information contact: Louise Turner 01753 898741 Windsor Forest Colleges Group Apprenticeships With a growing range of opportunities in more than 170 industries, apprenticeships are a great way to learn while you earn. As an apprentice you can gain experience, a qualification and a career path and we have various vacancies from engineering to beauty therapy and catering. Some of the current vacancies Hairdessing - Artwork Hair Co and Shelley Louise Rendell IT support – GP computers Ltd IT Operations Engineer – Lee Warren Fabrications and Designs Ltd Toolmaker – OTM Servo Mechanism Ltd Ongoing Slough and surrounding areas Check out the latest apprenticeship vacancies at . You can also call us on 01753 793288 or email OTHER – Training & Learning Opportunities NEW !!! Football Activator Course The workshop an ideal stepping stone for Young People who have interest in sport, particularly football coaching, it provides a great introduction to coaching in community settings. Usually the price of this course would be £60 a participant but for Slough residents it can be accessed FREE! The course is entirely practical (so no sitting around in a classroom!) and doesn’t have an assessment Wed 30th May 2018 13.00 – 16.00. Arbour Park Community Stadium, Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AY Course booking link-
or test, all participants receive a nationally recognised coaching certificate. Princes Trust Team Programme Team is a 12 week personal development programme for 16-25 year olds. This exciting programme offers support to young people unsure of which route they wish to take with future career aspirations and prepares them for working life. This programme also offers a chance to improve their confidence, self-esteem, team work and communication skills through our one week residential to the new forest as well as community projects. Mon 7th May 2018 3rd Upton Scout Hut, Upton Court Road, Slough, SL3 7LU For more info contact: Sumera on 07827 947297 NEW !!! Making the Most of Life 18+ 4 sessions delivered around having a positive mental health and feeling less stressed, covering topics such as: Dealing with negative thoughts Finding ways to make life feel easier Relaxation techniques and personal coping strategies Sleep and health improvements Coping with panic and anxiety Powerful next steps Delivered by The Buck Project Course Starts: Thu 17th May Additional Dates: Fri 18th May Thu 24th May Fri 25th May 9.30am – 3pm Age Concern The Village 102 -110 High Street Slough SL1 1HL To book : for more info contact: Green Corridor Green Corridor, run programmes to help young people, with alternative educational needs, to gain confidence, life skills and social support, alongside national recognised qualifications. Practical Horticulture Skills, Award/Certificate: E 3, L 1 & 2. 12 – 24 months General Cookery in Hospitality: E3, L1. 12 weeks Basic Cookery Skills, L1. 6 weeks Ongoing Main Rd Nurseries Stanwell Moor Rd Nr Heathrow London TW19 6BS Minibus pick up from Heathrow Terminal 5 . Jo Dixon Youth Mentor and Co-ordinator Green Corridor Mobile: 07401703486 Office: 01753687236 Email: