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A free, part-time Diploma course in Computer Refurbishment is on offer from Computers for Charities in Hailsham. The course is modular, requiring 80 hours attendance and is suitable all ages, re-training or to provide access to higher education. For information packs and an application form call CFC on 01323 840641 or email kathy@computersforcharities.
Short Breaks for Disabled Young People
Closing Date is Friday 17 February by 4pm
Apply for anything between £1,500 up to £4,999
This is a CAPITAL grant scheme – to support organisations wishing to include young people who are disabled in their activities. Apply to update or re-furbish facilities, purchase specialist equipment, adapt equipment etc.
Successful projects must be complete by August 2012
Please call Tracey Johnson (0777 540 6718 or tracey.johnson@eastsussex.gov.uk) for an application form or if you need help developing a bid, or need to know more information on the kinds of things you can apply for (see contact below).
PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS THAT:
· Are able to demonstrate how the views and opinions of young people who are disabled have been taken into account in the development of the bid.
· Provide evidence that young people who are disabled need and want to be included in the activity.
· Are innovative and look to extend and widen the experiences of young people who are disabled.
· Have young people who are disabled leading the design and development of activities wherever possible.
Raising the Participation Age (RPA)
The Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) will come into effect from the summer of 2013, when young people will be required to stay on in education or training until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17. From 2015 all young people will be required to stay on in education or training until their 18th birthday.
The East Sussex Creating Opportunities Strategy outlines how the local authority will work together with our partners and providers over the next two years to ensure that by 2015 all young people are able to participate successfully. The strategy has been published for consultation and we are inviting schools, colleges, private training providers and other partners to respond to the consultation by Friday 10th February.
The final strategy will then be published in early March 2012.
Link to Strategy on Czone – Strategy
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 6-10 February, Sussex Downs College and Eastbourne Borough Council are hosting a FREE business breakfast at:
Sussex Downs College, Kings Building, Kings Road, BN21 2UN (free car parking available)
7.30am-10am (breakfast served at 8am)
The event is about support and advice for local business decision makers to boost the economic stability of the area through apprenticeships and celebrate the achievements of employers and learners in this field.
The breakfast features networking, key note speeches and case studies from the local area and will be promoted in the media and via social media. A full programme will be made available soon.
This free business breakfast will also bring us together so we can work together to help you create apprenticeships and you will gain access to business support and advice from expert advisers. The session will be chaired by Melanie Hunt, Principal and Chief Executive at Sussex Downs College, and Cllr Gill Mattock, Deputy Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council.
There will also be a showcase from the College’s hair and beauty apprentices.
Please RSVP by via email to:
Priority for places will be given to groups based in East Sussex
Maximum of two places per club
Contact us ASAP – admin@sussexcyp.org.uk – to reserve places
The course will take place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 March 2012 at Bowles Activity Centre, near Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9LW, led by a trainer from the National Clubs for Young People with support from other members of staff and instructors. It is accredited by the Open College network (level 1). Please note that the weekend will include group challenges, outdoor activities, group discussions and completion of a log book.
For a heavily subsidised cost of £30 per person (cost to include accommodation over two nights, all meals, all activities, equipment and materials, log book and certificate), young leaders will increase their knowledge and understanding in a number of areas, including communication, decision making and working as a team. They will enhance their leadership skills and will be empowered to develop their roles of responsibility in their groups. I am sure you will agree that the price is extremely attractive, but please contact us if finances are a problem.
For more details, call or email: Tel: 01273 420855 / 07702 036096
admin@sussexcyp.org.uk
If your community/voluntary group is looking for funding or if you have an idea that you would like to develop then come along.
In addition to talking to representatives from grant giving organisations you will be able to attend workshops looking at specific aspects of applying for funding.
For more details and to book a place complete the application form by clicking here.
Round two of the Hastings Youth Cash Grant is out, the closing date for applications is the 27th of January 2012.
This round is a Dragons Den style ” Young people will be encouraged to pitch infront of other young people for the money”
You can apply for up to 90% of £1000 (young people must find the other 10%) and must be for a project that will benefit young people from Hastings and St Leonards.
Please email emile.tambeh@hastings.gov.uk for an application form
Are you a voluntary group or organisation working with children, young people and families in East Sussex? If so you might be interested in a free programme of training for leaders, managers, staff and volunteers of voluntary and community sector groups and organisations. Continue reading
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