New initiatives to support young people launched at VAR
13-Apr-11 13:28
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Two new schemes from Rotherham Volunteer Centre aimed at supporting 16-18 year olds are being launched. They will help young people to aim higher, engage with opportunities that are available in the borough and look at work and trainingopportunities available to them.
There are two new programmes; ‘Work Club’ and ‘Get Redi for IT’
Work Club
Every Thursday, 10am – 12pm, @ The Spectrum
Young people can drop in for:
• Advice on finding work
• Support with CVs and application forms
• Using volunteering as a route to employment.
For further information please contact Paul Richardson, Employment Support Officer on 01709 834455 or email paul.richardson@varotherham.org.uk
Get Redi For IT
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (16 hours total) for 12 weeks, @ The Spectrum, Travel Pass provided
An innovative training and development opportunity funded through the European Social Fund. Starting 20th April, this partnership between Get Sorted Academy of Music and Voluntary Action Rotherham will engage young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). They will receive support in thinking about and discovering the opportunities available to them. As part of a broad agenda in confidence building, team building and financial capability, topics include:
• Social enterprise businesses
• Volunteering
• Training
• Work experience
• Digital music
• Using social networking for employability
Participants are required to attend all three sessions each week. If you would like to more information please contact Chris Cadman, Engagement and Support Worker on 01709 834463 or emailchris.cadman@varotherham.org.uk
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