4YP DROP-INS:
Tuesdays:  Houghton Regis Library 12.30pm to 3.30pm
                  Tactic, Leighton Buzzard 3pm to 6pm
Thursdays: Tactic, Leighton Buzzard 3pm to 7pm
APPOINTMENTS IN DUNSTABLE:
Call or text Karen on 07432 668 407
APPOINTMENTS IN CENTRAL BEDS:
Call or text Rose on 07867 419232

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Hi Everyone!

VACANCIES
Take a look at all the apprenticeships on this week WEBWATCH including 3 x excellent rail apprenticeships in Milton Keynes + many other opportunities! And talking about opportunities...... if your interested in Health and Social Care here's a date for your diary.....

JOBS & SKILLS FAIR - 10am to 2pm - Thursday 27th February
Here's a great opportunity to pop along to Central Beds College next Thursday to talk to people about careers in Health and Social Care plus other job opportunities. Representatives from Central Beds Council, Centre Parcs and even The Army will also be there so take along your CV - you never know who you might bump into! If you're desperate for a job it's always worth visiting these events to network with employers!

"If opportunity doesn't knock, then build a door."
Milton Berle

*** DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2014 ***
It's that time of year again! Your opportunity to nominate an OUTSTANDING YOUNG PERSON or GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE aged 11 to 19 who lives or based in Dunstable and benefit residents of Dunstable. Use the attached nomination form to put them forward for an award under one of the following categories: Sport, Education Carer or Community Involvement.  Please return your form to jacqui.groom-tully@dunstable.gov.uk or call Jacqui on 01582 891434, mobile 07595 067708 by 7th March 2014
 
APPRENTICESHIP WEEK IS COMING
National Apprenticeship Week 2014 will take place from 3 – 7 March 2014.
Now in its seventh year, National Apprenticeship Week is the time when all eyes are on Apprenticeships and it’s all about raising the profile amongst employers, individuals, teachers, parents and the media. Everyone with an interest in Apprenticeships across England is encouraged to get involved in the Week. To support this, Central Beds Council are offering help and support to anyone interested at the following events......

  THE APPRENTICESHIP ROAD SHOW - Thursday 6th March 4pm to 6pm
Come and chat about apprenticeships and career opportunities available in Central Bedfordshire!
Specialist information about careers in Childcare and Health and Social Care. The main local event is to be held at Houghton Regis Youth & Community Centre on Thursday 6th March but council staff will also be manning an information table to talk to people about apprenticeships in general at the other venues.

Asda, Biggleswade  -  Monday 3rd March 10am - 2pm
Leighton Buzzard Market  -  Tuesday 4th March 10am - 2pm
Dunstable Market  -  Wednesday 5th March 10am - 2pm
Flitwick Leisure Centre  -  Thursday 6th March 10am - 2pm
Houghton Regis Youth & Community Centre  -  Thursday 6th March 4pm - 6pm
Asda, Dunstable  -  Friday 7th March 10am - 2pm
For further information please contact 0300 300 8131 or email CBLDC@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

FIREBREAK TRAINING

Here's another great programme designed for young people 16-19 years,  who are currently unemployed and need a kick start to finding work or training. A week full of interesting and challenging activities based at the Fire Station in Dunstable. Apply now if you're interested - places going fast!

5 Days of Personal Development - 17th March to the 21st March
Including Team and Confidence Building Exercises, Mind Setting and More
Firefighting Skill Sessions
Including.... use of hoses, use of breathing apparatus, use of ladders and practical exercises
1 opportunity day to meet local FE Colleges and Training providers

Last day for applications - 24th February
Taster Day 7th March
For further information please contact: Paul Andrews, Senior Personal Adviser, Youth Support Service, Central Bedfordshire Council
Call: 0300 300 4726   Mobile: 07837 068770   Email: paul.andrews@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

That's all for this week. Don't forget to check us out on FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/4YPUK/504893649546153 and Twitter @JulieGaneson to get all the latest news and information about jobs, vacancies and all the 4YPUK YOUTH ACTIVITIES around Central Beds!

Best Wishes,
Karen

Karen Casoria