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New TV Show

Ricochet are looking for young people aged 17-30 to take part in a challenging new TV series for the BBC.

Do you want to find your dream career but dread the idea of a dead end job?

Do you feel you’ve got potential, but think no-one is willing to help you realize it?

Website Naming Competition

Greater Manchester is about to launch a brand new 14-19 Prospectus and we want you to name it!

The 14-19 Prospectus is an online course directory that allows you to search for courses and find more out about your future career choices and learning opportunities.

You must be aged between 13 and 19 and all entries must be received by midday on Monday 15th March 2010.

To enter the competition visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/7FCZQC7 to enter your idea for the website name.

The winner will be chosen by a panel consisting of young people from across Greater Manchester and if your name is chosen you will receive a gift voucher worth £50.

For more information, read this poster.

Pick & Mix Half Term Arts Workshops @ Gorse Hill Studios

This half term Gorse Hill Studios are holding a two days of arts workshops for young people to unlock their creative potential.

All you have too do is ‘pick n mix’ a workshop and a workshop time.

Places are limited so book early.

Open Days

There is still time to have a look around and see what is on offer at Colleges around Greater Manchester, have a look at our list of College Open Days here (.pdf).

Last updated February 2010.

National Enterprise Academy

The National Enterprise Academy will deliver the UK’s first full time accredited qualifications in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.

If you are 16 - 19 year olds you could enrol on a BTEC course in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Level 2 or Level 3, they are the first ever full-time education programs in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.

Skills North West 2010

Skills North West is the biggest skills and careers event happening in the region.

Aimed at 14-19 year olds this free event will inspire and motivate.

Hands on interactive features will give you a chance to get a real taste of different future career options whatever your dreams or ambitions.

Have a look at their leaflet (.pdf).

Young Mums To Be Course

The Young Mums To Be Course is specifically designed for younger parents in preparation for pregnancy, labour and life with a new baby.

The course is designed to be informative as well as fun.

If you want to bring your partner, a parent or friend please do so.

Young Persons Guarantee

This guarantees 18-24 year olds who have been unemployed over six months an offer of a job, training or work experience in the form of internships and places on the Community Task Force.

Stand Up Comedy Workshops

Gorse Hill Studios are holding Stand Up Comedy taster workshops for young people in Trafford.

Thursday 28th January @ Davyhulme Youth Centre

With weekly sessions beginning on 30th January and working towards a high quality stand up comedy showcase in Gorse Hill Studios theatre space in April (date TBC) where participants can share their Stand Up routines, sketches and comedy songs with friends.

For More information call Chris or Hazel on (0161) 912 5251

Davyhulme Youth Centre is on
Davyhulme Road, Davyhulme, M41 7DN
For a google map click here.

To find out how to get to Davyhulme Youth Centre by bus, train or tram use the Transport Direct site.

Activities at Davyhulme Youth Centre

There are new activities that Davyhulme Youth Centre are offering

If you are interested in the events please contact Vanessa at Davyhulme on 0161 912 2899.

• Garden Project every Thursday 7pm - 9pm
  
• Healthaware project starting in January Tuesday evenings 7pm - 9pm.
  Exploring how small steps can lead to a big impact for a healthier lifestyle


• Virtual Baby project at Lostock every Thursday 7pm - 9pm
  
• Assertiveness project every Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm
  
• We can cook! Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm - 9pm.
  
• Arts / Crafts and Fashion Project starts mid January on Fridays 5pm - 7pm. Limited numbers so please book.