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The Newcastle Careers and Guidance Team offers impartial and confidential careers information, advice and support to young people up to the age of 19 without an Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) if they live in Newcastle or attend a Newcastle school. (Please note, young people with an EHC plan are supported by their SEN caseworker)
JET is a registered charity who work in and around Tyne & Wear to support those with English as a second language and from an ethnic background. This includes those from the settled community with English as their first language, as well as refugees and asylum seekers, EU migrants and third country nationals, many who have come to the UK through marriage . We can give you support to help you to move nearer to finding work, including specialist employment related ESOL classes, integration activities and trips, as well as using NARIC through our National Careers Service contract to pres
This course is ideal for you whether you have been out of work for a while or recently out of work and would like support to move into employment, self-employment or further training.
Through this 5-week course, you will be supported to increase confidence & motivation and to think about & put a plan in place to help you to move forward and take your next steps.
Please see website for further details.
We are a registered accredited training provider with One Awards.
This project is funded by European Structural & Investment Funds. Eligibility criteria applies – Please enquire within.
We don’t run workshops or courses during school holidays, so please take this into account when planning your attendance.
Accessing Zoom – In order to join virtual workshops, you will need to create a free Zoom account. We will email you with the login details prior to the meeting.
Booking is required
Newcastle United Foundation are now recruiting for our next Prince’s Trust TEAM programmes, which are due to start Monday 24th April 2023.
Newcastle United Foundation are delivery partners for the Princes Trust and deliver a 12 week full time employability programme to 16 - 25 year olds not already in education, employment or training.
Are you between age 16 and 25? Unsure what you will do after the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you answered 'yes' to the questions above (or know a young person who would), then NDTi's new programme might be of interest to you!
Time to Talk Next Steps is free support for young people in England in this age group with additional needs. It is for young people who are experiencing anxiety, isolation and who have limited or no plans for the future. You may be in school or in college or have finished all education and be unsure how to move forward.
Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th May 2024 - Various Times
Suitable for students:
Friday 26th January & Thursday 8th February 2024 - 10.00am-12.00pm
Suitable for students:
Support to look for work; complete job applications and CVs; practise interview skills and practise English, Maths and ICT.
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of community interpreters.
Learn about the different settings where interpreters may be required to work (including housing, education, social care, welfare benefits and immigration).
Learn the different terminology and language difficulties which may arise in community interpreting situations.
This is to support ages 16-25 year olds. For North Benwell Families only.
Staff are on hand to offer advice and guidance, help with C.V.’s, applying for online courses, applying to college, applying for benefits and settled status applications too. There are laptops and P.C.'s and printers available to use.
We can also support young people with housing issues, apostils, document identity, opening bank accounts, and navigating the universal credit system.
Please ring for an appointment before attending.
Careers Advice Drop in sessions for 16-19 year olds living in Newcastle
The Millin Charity provide a range of services to help women in Newcastle & Gateshead to set up their own businesses, gain employability skills, access training and be part of a supportive community of women working towards financial independence.
Tyne & Wear Museums and Archives have launched their brand new work experience campaign, details of which are below;
Wednesday 24th April - 1pm - 3pm
Suitable for students
- Interested in Occupational Therapy
- Who would like to work in healthcare
- Who are interested in the NHS
Occupational Therapy is an area of
employment within the NHS that we are
often asked to explore. Join us and four
Occupational Therapists as we come
together to understand what this profession
does on a day-to-day basis, what’s required
to become one and help inform young people
about an area of the NHS that they may not
be familiar with.
Tuesday 4th June 2024 - 1pm - 3pm
Suitable for students:
Date: Wednesday 27th March Time: 13.00 - 15.00
Suitable for students:
Monday 8th July 09:30-11:30 or 13:00-15:00 40 spaces
Suitable for students:
If you are aged between 40 and 74, why not book a free NHS Health Check with us?
Helping you prevent diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease stroke and dementia.
NHS Health Checks include blood pressure and cholesteroltests, with same day results.
Please note these are preventative checks, they are not suitable for those diagnosed with:
Heart disease
High Blood pressure
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
Kidney disease
Public Health School Nurses provide a range of health improvement and health promotion activities including confidential health advice for children and young people, an immunisation programme and assistance to school staff in the delivery of PHSE (personal health and social education).
Every school in Newcastle has access to a School Nurse. School Nurses also provide information, advice and support on a range of health issues including:
Today, 10 children and young people in the UK will hear the shocking news that they have cancer.
Treatment normally starts immediately, is often given many miles from home and can last for up to three years. Being diagnosed with cancer is a frightening experience and the emotional, practical and financial implications of treatment are intensely challenging for the whole family.
About Arthritis Action
Founded in 1942, Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to combat the pain of arthritis through self-management and lifestyle advice. We offer people with arthritis a holistic self-management approach, looking at both the physical and mental aspects of arthritis.
EDNE aims to help people in Tyneside, Wearside, Northumberland and County Durham whose lives are affected by eating distress, or eating disorders. We do this by providing a range of services including individual counselling, mindfulness courses, a support group for carers, health topic workshops, information and training. We also work in schools and other settings to increase knowledge and awareness of eating distress and its effects.
Free advice and assistance for anyone affected by leukaemia, lymphoma or any malignant blood disorder including patients, carers and family. Help includes benefits advice, grant applications, financial issues, housing and employment. Advice is provided by telephone and appointment as well as home and hospital visits. This service is funded by the Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund.