Connexions Trafford

Havin' a Blast - Free Concert

Trafford's premier youth music showcase Havin'a Blast is set to take place Friday 10th July in Longford Park.

The live music showcase organised by Gorse Hill Studios will be presenting the following up and coming young local bands.

Davyhulme Youth Centre Summer Activities

There is a full programme of activities that you could get involved in at Davyhulme Youth Centre.

You can take part in gardening, residentials, day trips or sports, have a look at the attached pdf to see whats on.

Find out more about Davyhulme Youth Centre here.

Good4theHood - MTV Competition

Fed up with hearing about the crime and problems in today's society? Wish you could do something about it?

Here's your chance. MTV would like to hear your ideas on doing something Good 4 The Hood.

Diplomas in Trafford

Diplomas in a range of subjects are available across Trafford at different levels.

If you are in Year 9 you could study a diploma along with GCSEs and other courses, at 16 you can also choose to study a Diploma and then go onto Higher Education or employment.

Free Driving Licence and Theory Test

If you are a young person aged 17-19 years NOT in Education, Employment or Training in the following areas

• Old Trafford
• Davyhulme
• Flixton
• Urmston
• Partington
• Carrington

You could enrol on the Licence to OpportUnity course, find out more here (pdf).

Rites of Passage Programme

Young people are being given the opportunity to develop themselves, discover what their talents are, overcome barriers to their advancement and success, and work towards further / higher education and employment.

The African Caribbean Business Consortium (ACBC) are running a 13 week programme for 16-19 year old people of African and African-Caribbean heritage.

e2e - entry to employment

New e2e Centre opening in Old Trafford (near to Man United)
e2e at Rathbone provides training and support to young people aged 16 - 18 who aren’t yet ready or able to access an apprenticeship programme – helping you build up skills and confidence so you can progress to further education, training or employment.

Football Apprenticeships in Trafford

If you are between the ages of 16 – 18 government funding may be available to help realise your dream of becoming a qualified football coach in association with Sale United FC.

If you want to study football coaching and are currently not in education, work or training get in touch.

International Baccalaureate in Trafford

Trafford College are hosting an International Baccalaureate Evening on Wednesday 1st April at 6:30pm at their Aspire Restaurant Bar at their Altrincham site.

Attendance at this event requires registration. To register your interest, please enter your details here. Alternatively you can call 0161 952 4608 or email louise robinson for more information.

Jobs in Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport are launching a careers advice web site on the 1st April 2009 which will be available free at www.magworld.co.uk/education

The site will contain real life case studies from a range of jobs such as the Airport Managing Director, pilots, air traffic control, administration and fire fighting; with hints and tips of how to get into the industry and what you need to do to develop your career.