Ealing apprenticeships
Ealing apprenticeships provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gives you a greater chance of getting a job within Ealing Council.
Vacancies
Closing date for applications: 30 September 2010
Screening workshops: 12, 13 or 14 October 2010
Interviews: October/ November 2010
Apprenticeships start: January/ February 2011
What is Ealing apprenticeships?
We are looking for enthusiastic and highly
motivated young people aged between 16 and 24 who live or go to
school in Ealing to join Ealing apprenticeships.
You should be committed to working in the council and striving to meet the needs of a diverse community and willing to undertake training in a range of skills.
Ealing apprenticeships has been designed to provide opportunities for young people. You will work in one of the council's service areas and be expected to work towards a National Vocational Qualification at Level 2 in your first year (equivalent of 5 GCSEs at C or above) and Level 3 in your second year (equivalent of 2 A levels).
You do not need special skills, work experience or qualifications. But you do need enthusiasm and to be ready and willing to:
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develop your skills
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work to your full potential
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be a good team member
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deliver the best possible service to the people and communities of Ealing
What you will get:
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a one year training contract with an optional second year
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a generous training allowance
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work-based learning leading to an apprenticeship
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a chance to add to and develop your existing skills
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invaluable work experience at Ealing Council
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advice on developing your career at Ealing Council or elsewhere
Who can apply?
Please note the following eligibility criteria apply;
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Applicants must be aged between 16 and 24 years of age (you must be aged 24 years at the point of being made a conditional offer of an apprenticeship).
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Applicants must fulfil one of the following:
a) You are resident of the London Borough of Ealing (proof of residency will be checked).
b) You currently attend a school in the London Borough of Ealing, or have valid GCSEs obtained at an Ealing school (certificates are valid for three years and will be checked).
c) You currently attend a college in the London Borough of Ealing. You may apply if you have obtained A levels, but not if you have a degree (college registration will be checked). -
Applicants will not have already undertaken an apprenticeship with the council.
How to apply
Download an
application form (word) or contact Ealing
Apprenticeships directly, email
apprenticeships@ealing.gov.uk
or
phone (020) 8825 6234.
Additional support with applications for those with
disabilities
We positively welcome applications from disabled people who
are under represented in all areas of the council. If you have a
disability and would like support with completing an application
for one of the apprenticeship vacancies, please contact Alison
Turrell at Learning Curve: tel: (020) 8752 1907, email
turrella@ealing.gov.uk
Additional support with applications
If you are claiming benefits and would like an advisor to
help you, contact Ealing Jobcentre Plus tel: (020) 8258 3090.
If you are aged 16-19 (or up to age 25 if you have learning difficulties or a disability) you can also find new vacancies at Connexions (020) 8231 6900 where you can also speak to an advisor about applying and interview support.
Contact us
Ealing apprenticeships direct:
Email:
apprenticeships@ealing.gov.uk
Tel: (020) 8825 6234.
Further information
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www.apprenticeships.org.uk - general information on apprenticeships
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Connexions Service: apprenticeship vacancies with employers across West London. (020) 8231 6900. You can also speak to an advisor about making applications and interview support.
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Jobcentre Plus: training opportunities across London on offer for those on benefits, contact (020) 8258 3090
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Information on services and activities for young people in the borough of Ealing: www.youngealing.co.uk
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www.youngealing.co.uk - information on services and activities for young people in the borough of Ealing