Drop-ins:

Tuesdays: Houghton Regis Library 2pm to 4.30pm

Wednesdays: The Pioneer Centre, Manchester Place, Dunstable 2pm to 4.30pm 

Thursdays: The Mayfield Centre, Downside, Dunstable  2pm to 4.30pm (CLOSED 29/8 AND 5/9)

Hi Everyone,

VACANCIES
Are you looking for an apprenticeship? Register and apply on www.apprenticeships.org.uk   ----  Part-time or Full-time work?  ---   www.facebook.com Search Jobs in Houghton Regis, Dunstable and Luton  or  www.indeed.co.uk
Lots more webswites on the attached sheet!

This weeks vacancies include Apprentice Commis Chef in Bedfordshire, Stockroom Assistant at Next in Luton, Retail Apprenticeship in Leighton Buzzard (involves warehousing, drivers mate & assembling flat-packed furniture), Team Members at Burger King in Luton, Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship in Dunstable, Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship in Milton Keynes and Luton, Sports Coaching Apprenticeship in Dunstable, General Sales Assistant in Luton and an Assistant Accounts Apprenticeship in Leighton Buzzard plus many more……

GCSE RESULTS DROP-IN TUESDAY 27rd AUGUST
Hope you're celebrating great GCSE results! If things didn't work out as well as you expected... we're open THIS TUESDAY at HOUGHTON REGIS LIBRARY and WEDNESDAY at THE PIONEER, MANCHESTER PLACE, DUNSTABLE  if you want to call in to look at your options. No appointment needed just call in to see JULIE between 2:00pm and 4:30 pm on either day. If you can't make it, you're still welcome to call us to make an appointment or come to see us at other drop-ins!

DUNSTABLE DROP-INS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
I'm on leave for the next two weeks but our Wednesday drop-in at The Pioneer Centre will be open as usual. There will be no drop-in at The Mayfield Centre on 29th August and 5th September - please call Wendy on 01582 475790 to make an appointment.

GET INTO HOSPITALITY - 9TH SEPTEMBER 2013 to 20TH SEPTEMBER
If you are aged 16-25, unemployed and interested in a career in hospitality, join The Princes Trust's GET INTO HOSPITALITY training programme where you can:
        Gain an understanding of the size and scope of the hospitality industry and the different types of jobs available
        Learn about team working, customer service, successful sales and making the right first impression
        Achieve four qualifications: Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Sector, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
        Guaranteed job interviews with local employers after finishing the Employment 1st training programme
        Get your travel and lunch expenses paid during the whole programme
The programme runs from Monday 9th September until Friday 20th September at Central Bedfordshire College, Dunstable
Interested? Please call us at 4YP in the first instance.

CHILDCARE TRAINING AT DOWNSIDE
Central Bedfordshifre College is delivering a Level 1 Award (Childcare) at Downside Neighbourhood Centre starting 14th October. The course will run for approximately 14 weeks (not during school holidays), Mondays and Thursday 9.30am to 1.00pm. A creche will be provided. Contact Janet for more information: 01582 666403   janet.kite@childrenssociety.org.uk

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EXTENSION OF CHILD BENEFIT (For parents) - When approved education or training ends
You could get Child Benefit for 20 weeks (called an 'extension) if your child leaves approved education or training and register with 4YP or joins the Armed Forces.
To qualify your child must: be 16 or 17, work less than 24 hours a week, not get certain benefits (eg Income Support)
You must have been entitled to Child Benefit immediately before they left the approved education or training and apply for it within 20 weeks of them leaving
Follow this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit-16-19

JOBSEEKERS ALLOWANCE
Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) is at least £56.80 a week to help you while you look for work
How much you get depends on your circumstances and the type of JSA you qualify for.
To qualify for JSA you usually have to be: 18 or over, able and available for work.
When you apply for JSA you must go to an interview to complete your claim.
To keep getting JSA you must go to a Jobcentre office (usually every 2 weeks or when asked) to show how you've been searching for a job.
Follow this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance/overview

TRAVEL AID SCHEME
Did you know....... You can get a Travel Aid pass if you live in Bedford or Central Bedfordshire and:
you are in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance or
you are a lone parent receiving Income Support or
you are a 16 or 17 year old unemployed school leaver registered with  4YP or Connexions.
A Travel Aid pass costs £5 from 1st October (currently £1) and is valid for 28 days. During that time you can travel on most buses in the Bedford and Central Bedfordshire area at half the normal adult single fare (rounded up to the nearest 5p). Simply show your pass to the driver when buying your ticket.
Contact 4YP for further information or call Central Beds Public Highways Dept on 0300 300 8308.

PRINCES TRUST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Development Awards are cash awards of £50-£150 for young people to access education training or work.
Participants can:
Receive a cash award to help undertake education or training or enhance their ability to gain employment
A Prince's Trust volunteer will also support the young person in setting goals, making decisions and finding other programmes or support.
Who is eligible?
UK residents aged 14-25 who:
are part of The Trust's four target groups
Have education, training or work-related goals
Awards can take up to 6 weeks to process so applications should be made well before the award is needed.
Follow this link for more information: http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/about_the_trust/what_we_do/programmes/development_awards.aspx or contact us at 4YP


NO WEBWATCH now for the next two weeks but our drop-ins at The Pioneer Centre and Houghton Regis are open as normal. Please call in to see us if you need any help or call Wendy on 01582 475790 for an appointment. Enjoy the end of the summer everyone.....


Best Wishes,
Karen