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School, college and university
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Apprenticeships and paid placements
Microsoft apprenticeships
If you have a passion for tech, Microsoft are offering to help you grow and develop these skills. You can get a nationally recognised qualification and an employment contract. Apply for a Microsoft apprenticeship.
Teaching assistant apprentice
St. Nicholas School in Croydon offer this training post working with teaching staff to support learners in the classroom. You’ll earn £160.00 per week and complete a Level 2 Certificate in Support Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification. Apply for a teaching assistant apprenticeship.
Event management and digital marketing placement
Want to learn how to organise events and use social media to promote them? Want to learn from industry experts how to write copy and use industry software? Iconic Steps are offering two paid placements to Lambeth residents aged 19+. You will benefit from an industry mentor offering life skills support and be first to find out about job opportunities from partners like Disney and ITV.
To apply, email Sa-Ra at academy@iconicsteps.co.uk or call on 07960 896 910.
Digital and customer service apprenticeships
NatWest Group want 16-24 year olds to join them and develop their digital and customer service skills into a great career. Apply for a digital and customer service apprenticeship.
Education and careers support
GoThinkBig
GoThinkBig can help you get the skills and experience you need to help land your dream first job. Uncover your hidden talents and unlock your potential with helpful tips, online tools and work placement opportunities. Register with GoThinkBig.
British Latino Network mentoring programme
If you're of Latin American origin and want to career in biology, the British Latino Network would love to enrol you on a free mentoring programme. You will get free access to mentors with vast experience and knowledge in the fields of biology and life sciences to help enhance your career and life prospects.
Sign up via Instagram or email comms.bln@outlook.com.
Iconic Steps course
Are you an aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to work in the creative industries? Join Iconic Steps online course, Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Media, open to Lambeth residents aged 19+.
For more information email academy@iconicsteps.co.uk or call on 07960 896 07960 896 910.
Back on Track
Need help finding jobs, apprenticeships, training, volunteering opportunities? Back on Track offer practical advice and guidance to help you get back into education, employment or training, including:
- defining career goals and ways to achieving them
- CV writing and interview technique support
- using online employment and training resources
- access to employability programmes, work placements and trials
For more information, email BackOnTrack@lambeth.gov.uk or call 020 7926 3381.
Opportunity Lambeth
Have you lost your job or had your hours reduced? Help is available from Opportunity Lambeth with free rapid response employment services tailored to meet your individual needs. They can help with:
- updating your CV, jobsearch and applications
- access to live employment opportunities
- virtual interview skills and preparation
Register by email opportunitylambeth@lambeth.gov.uk or call 020 7926 0500.
Money concerns
If you're worried about money, maybe because you're not getting paid due to the lockdown, you may be entitled to the test and trace support payment of up to a £500.
Lambeth Larder can help connect people to emergency food and other support. They have a list of organisations in Lambeth supplying cheap or free food and meals.
Coronavirus and money: An expert financial guide from MyBnk answer questions about money, work, housing and more.