Are you 16 or over, not in school or college and wondering what to do next? Here are some training courses that can help you get the skills and confidence to move forward .

• Are you aged 16 – 18?
• Do you want to gain new skills?
• Do you want help with what to do after the summer?

If the answers are yes, then the summer programme at Sussex Downs College, might be just the thing.

You can have a go at learning new skills, doing activities and vocational tasters. You will develop skills which will prepare you for work, training, apprenticeships or college.

The team will help you to find a place at college, talk about apprenticeships and look for work.

You will have your travel paid, a breakfast club and have the chance to earn bonuses.

Starting on 30 July – get in touch today!

Call Camilla on 01273 511425 or Sarah on 01323 646163

Or visit the website and search for Opt In+  www.sussexdowns.ac.uk

The Coach Sussex Bursary is targeting coaches delivering sport across the county. The bursary will provide coaches with the opportunity to complete a level 1 or 2 coaching qualification, funding 75% of the course cost, up to £150 for a level 1 and £200 for a level 2.

Deadline for applications is Friday 30th November 2012.

Find out more

Contact Anthony Statham on 01273 644149 or visit the Active Sussex website.

From horticulture to hairdressing, there are lots of different On2 courses in East Sussex for 16 to 18 year olds. An On2 course will help you develop skills and confidence to move on to work or further training. They are run in different venues across the county. Take a look what's on offer:

Download the On2 Foundation learning East Sussex programme (Adobe PDF, 2.6MB)

Are you aged between 16 and 25 and not in employment or education? Give your life a kick start and join the 12 week Prince’s Trust Team programme! You’ll improve your confidence, gain new skills and qualifications and meet new people. It’s free, you won’t lose your benefits and you’ll get the chance to:

• work on a community project
• spend a week away on an action-packed team building residential course
• complete a two week work placement
• write a great CV plus practise your interview skills
• give a speech at your final presentation, and much more!

Location

Courses take place in Eastbourne, Newhaven and Hastings.

Dates

Courses run Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. The next course dates are:
Monday 7 May – Friday 27 July 2012

Find out more

Contact Camilla O’Niell, Princes Trust administrator
Phone: 01273 511425
Email: camillaoniell@sussexdowns.ac.uk

Are you passionate about music and events? Then join our free events management course for 16-19 year olds who are not in education or training. You will work with one of Sussex's top festival producers to create a high-profile music and media event in a Brighton nightclub this summer. You’ll gain skills in:

• marketing
• budgeting
• project management
• live music production, and more.

Work placements available with real creative employers
 and no experience necessary. 



Location


Brighton

Dates

Tuesdays and Fridays during June and July 2012.

Find out more

Email: apply@dv8training.com
Phone: 01273 550432

In this 12 hour week programme you will work in a small group on creative, sports and personal and social development projects, to help you reach your full potential. There will also be regular off site activities and we will cover your travel costs plus give you breakfast!

Location

• Eastbourne Foyer, 40 St Leonards Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3LZ, and
• Denton Island Business and Training Centre, Newhaven BN9 9BN

Dates

There are flexible start dates.

Find out more

Contact Sarah Knights on 01323 646163 or email sarah.knights@sussexdowns.ac.uk

Take a look at the Sussex Downs website: Sussex Downs – Opt In course

If you're aged between 16 and 18 and love being creative then a DV8 On2 foundation learning course could be perfect for you. DV8 offer foundation learning courses in:

• Fashion
• Media-mix
• Music technology, and
• Performing arts.

There is a free minibus service to get you to the course, and you could receive up to £100 for completing it too.

Location

Bexhill and Ringmer.

Dates

Various start dates – see more at the DV8 training website

Find out more

Phone DV8 training : 01273 550432,
Email: apply@dv8training.com
Text 07799 273669

You can also go to the DV8 Facebook page