Training and Jobs
Listed below are links to a variety of websites that may help you in your search for a career or training development.
Training support for apprentices
Whether you are an individual looking for an Apprenticeship, or an employer looking for an apprentice, there is a whole range of information available to help you decide if Apprenticeships are the right route for you. There are more than 190 roles across a wide variety of industry sectors. Visit the Apprenticeships website for more information.
Directgov
Young people urged to sign up for work experience with their Council. Young people are being encouraged to come forward and get valuable work experience to build their confidence and acquire new skills thanks to a new partnership between the Royal Borough and Jobcentre Plus.
Work and Careers, looking for a job, working experience or job placement? Visit the Directgov website and search their database for job vacancies, careers information and details about training and volunteering opportunities.
Grow our own
Do you or your employees need extra skills to keep your business competitive?
Grow Our Own is an exciting initiative and joint venture between the Learning Partnerships of the Royal Borough, Bracknell Forest Borough Council and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA).
Our aim is to help local employers recruit and retain the best in Windsor, Bracknell and Maidenhead by providing them with the workforce they need, right on their doorstep. To find out more visit Grow our own website.
"Providing quality, imparital information, advice and guidance on learning and work"
Find your dream career. Need career inspiration? Get free, impartial advice from the Next Steps careers and skills service. For further information, please see the Next Step website.
Nextstep South East at Windsor Library
A nextstep advisor will be at Windsor Library every Friday. To make an appointment with your nearest Nextstep advisor, please call 0800 1954 700.
Nextstep South East at Maidenhead Library
On Tuesday mornings a nextstep advisor will be available in Maidenhead Library. Please make an appointment for advice on learning, training and improving work prospects by calling: 0800 1954 700.
Details of local colleges:
- East Berkshire College
http://www.eastberks.ac.uk/ - Berkshire College of Agriculture
http://www.bca.ac.uk/ - Bracknell and Wokingham College
http://www.bracknell.ac.uk/
Are you looking for training?
The Skills Funding Agency is dedicated to helping people get on through learning. If you are looking to improve your skills, there is a range of support available to you. For more information, please see the Skills Funding Agency website.
Adult and Community Learning
The Adult and Community Learning Team works in partnership with a range of organisations to provide learning programmes and activities for adults and families across the Royal Borough. For more information visit the Adult and Community Learning webpages.
Through Learn Direct, you can find out about getting qualifications, training for your business, improve your career prospects and get general advice. Visit Learn Direct website for more information.
Local Libraries Service
To find out more about the help available for Job hunting and opportunities to develop your Skills contact your local library. Visit libraries in Maidenhead and Windsor to use our extensive range of expert guide DVDs on CVs and interview techniques and a range of leaflets each offering career information for adults and young people.
Maidenhead Library provides a base for the Exchange Group which offers computer courses, business courses and skills for life. For more information ring 0800 917 5425.
The Windsor and Maidenhead Executive Job Club helps out-of-work executives, managers and professionals in the area to get back to work, meets in Windsor and Maidenhead libraries on alternate Thursday mornings. For more information call 01753 870664.
Nextstep South East at Windsor Library
A nextstep advisor will be at Windsor Library every Friday. To make an appointment with your nearest Nextstep advisor, please call 0800 1954 700.
Nextstep South East at Maidenhead Library
On Tuesday mornings a nextstep advisor will be available in Maidenhead Library. Please make an appointment for advice on learning, training and improving work prospects by calling: 0800 1954 700.
19 years or under? Not in Education, Employment or Training? (NEET)
Need information, advice & guidance on careers, jobs, colleges or other opportunities?
A team of youth advisers work within the Directions Team to help young people in their search for opportunities. Anyone aged 16-19 who is not in education, employment or training can visit the sessions listed below to get support to find out more about jobs, careers & other options - including help with CV's, interviews etc.
Directions drop-in sessions (no appointment necessary)
Windsor - Wednesdays - 1pm-3pm
The Manor Youth Centre, Hanover Way, Dedworth SL4 5NW
Maidenhead - Mondays - 1.30pm-3.30pm
Youth & Community Centre, 4 Marlow Road, Maidenhead SL6 7YR
Cox Green - Tuesdays - 1pm-3pm
Cox Green Youth & Community Centre, 51 Highfield Lane, Maidenhead SL6 3AX
By appointment in Ascot, Datchet & Eton WIck - 01628 685858.
For more information about Directions or to speak to a youth adviser please call 01628 685858. Please note that the services offered by Directions are available up to the age of 25 years for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities.
London 2012 opportunities
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is urging people to consider, research and apply for one of the tens of thousands of job opportunities that will become available between now and Games time and not to miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to be part of the London 2012 team.
- More information and opportunities available on:
http://www.london2012.com/jobs
- Opportunities for students available at
http://www.bridging-the-gap.co.uk and
http://summerjobs.jobsforthegames.co.uk/
- Contractor opportunities available with Host Borough job brokerages, Job Centre Plus and http://www.jobsforthegames.co.uk
Local Volunteering
Supporting the community needs of the Royal Borough. Whether you are thinking of volunteering for the first time or trying to find extra funding for your charity visit Windsor & Maidenhead Voluntary Action website, - you can help to make a difference. For more information email: info@wmva.co.uk.
The Prince's Trust
Are you aged 18-30, unemployed, have an idea for a business but can't raise all the cash you need from anywhere else? Start-up support from The Prince's Trust could help you get up and running.
Disability Training and Employment Services
Need help with access to work, then please see our Social employment and training webpage which gives details on how to contact organisations that offer advice and support on employment and training issues.
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