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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Positive for Youth : A new approach to cross-government policy for young people aged 13 to 19 is a government publication summarising current policies for young people produced by the Department for Education, which can be found here.   An executive … Continue reading

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The Urban Forum and NAVCA are running an event in Brighton on 1 February 2012 to prepare groups for the practicalities, opportunities and challenges of the rights within the Localism Act. The aim is to make sure that communities are … Continue reading

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Sussex Clubs for Young People YOUNG LEADERS’ TRAINING PROGRAMME is for those aged 15-19 who are already involved in the running of their club or youth project, or have had some leadership experience. Priority for places will be given to … Continue reading

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3VA is holding a Funding Fair on Tuesday 24 January from 1.30pm to 5pm at The International Tennis Centre, Devonshire Park,College Road, Eastbourne. If your community/voluntary group is looking for funding or if you have an idea that you would … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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