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Employment and work experience
Imagine yourself in ten years time, what are you doing? Now is the time to take the first steps towards that goal, so it's important you make sure you're stepping in the right direction.
There is loads of advice out there on jobs and careers. Everyone had a first job, here's how to get yours.
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The Directory
Not going to uni
Run by a team of young people and packed full of jobs and advice for people who aren't interested in university.
London 2012
Want a job at the greatest sporting event ever to hit London? Find out how to get one here.
http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/work-for-2012/index.php
Trident Trust work placements
Trident has a well-established track record of supporting young people between the ages of 14-19 to prepare for life beyond the classroom we aim to help young people improve their employability skills and develop as individuals, as well as making the work placement process as easy as possible for employers, learners, schools and colleges.
Support for learning offers work experience and career advice
This site has lots of help and advice from CV building excercises to interview techniques. Includes information on working abroad.
BBC Blast work experience
BBC Blast are looking for 10 opinionated 13-19 year olds to become panel ambassadors. Great work experience!
For more info: blast@bbc.co.uk
Join the Art Assassins for work experience at the South London Gallery
Every Thurs, 5 - 7pm for 14 and 20 years olds
If you love art, want to know more or want to voice your view - the SLG needs you for their forum! As a member of Art Assassins you can take part in practical art workshops, see how the gallery works from behind the scenes and put on your own events in the gallery for other people your age: from talks to film screenings, art courses to parties.
For more info: Lucy Grace Trotman / 020 7703 6120 / lucy-grace@southlondongallery.org
PR and marketing experience with In4mer
Sign up, start promoting artists you're into online and in return In4merz are offered the opportunity to get their hands on money can’t buy prizes ranging from meet and greats to exclusive merchandise.
Artists roster that includes Lady GaGa, Miley Cyrus, Dani Harmer, All American Rejects, The Saturdays and FE-NIX.
Great for your CV if you're interested in promotions and PR!
Looking for a career in Dance?
‘The Guide’ is directory of useful contacts and information for young dancers. Check out the ‘Resources and Publications’ section where you can find great CDs, DVDs and useful info on funding, safe practice, careers and setting up arts projects. Or use Youth Dance Groups section to join a local group and help prepare for a career in dance . . . or just have some fun!
Get fit for work at the Olympics with Personal Best
Vital stats : All ages / Hackney, Southwark, Lambeth / Free
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