News

Ever thought about a career in the media industry or wondered how stories are selected and put together for the news but didn't know how to find out?

ITV are offering 9 individuals across the country the chance to do up to 6 weeks paid placement in one of their regional newsrooms before the end of 2011. It's called the ITV News Group Internship. There's one placement in each of the following locations - Gateshead, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff, Birmingham, Norwich, Bristol, Southampton and London.

We know that opportunities to gain experience in TV are rare and that it doesn't always feel like everyone gets an equal chance to take advantage of them. We also know that the people who work for us don't always reflect the many voices and interests of our local communities so we've created these opportunities to encourage applications from individuals who feel their voice isn't often heard or who have something unique to offer; and hopefully help people decide whether a career in the media is for them.

During the 6 weeks, you'll be able to get a flavour of a number of different roles within the department depending on your interests - that might be Technical roles, Admin Support roles or Journalist roles. Unfortunately we're not looking for would be presenters!

You can apply for the scheme if you are 18 or over and have the energy and enthusiasm to thrive in a newsroom environment and will make the most of the opportunity. You don't need any qualifications but you'll get more out of the placement if you're interested in regional news. If you're interested in the Internship, you'll need to complete our straightforward application form. It's useful if you can get someone else to confirm that you'd be a good candidate, but don't worry if you can't. Send the form back to our Head of News Lucy West by Wednesday 31st August 2011 and if we think the Internship could be right for you we might ask you and a few others to come and meet some of our team for a chat so that we can decide who to offer the placement to.

If you require the application form in any other format due to accessibility needs then just let us know.

If you're offered a 2011 Internship in one of the newsrooms, we'll agree a start date with you and we'll pay you the national minimum wage for the duration of the placement.

At the end of the placement, we might ask you to join our Diversity Panel so that you can continue to contribute to and comment on how we make regional news in your area.

To download the application form click here.

"The world's first accredited modelling course!"

Whether you are still at school, considering your career path or an adult learner looking for new horizons, Model Boot Camp has a course suitable for you. Model Boot Camp courses are all nationally recognised qualifications and range from entry level through to a full level 3 diploma. With short introductory classes to full time programmes, we have something to suit you.

Model Boot Camp now have funding available for eligible students!

The Model Boot Camp offers courses that are accredited by both the National Open College Network and City & Guilds. Model Boot Camp can even create a bespoke course for you or your organisation, allowing total education flexibility. All courses are nationally recognised with credit values that can be built up as part of your learning career, so you can then go on to complete a degree, if you want to.

Model Boot Camp have state of the art purpose built training facilities in the heart of Newcastle ready to teach you all the practical elements of our industry. You can take part in photo-shoots, catwalk shows, discover new makeup techniques and even be a star on T.V., Model Boot Camp will even show you how the experts do it.

All of the teaching staff have years of experience, are experts in their fields and are suitably qualified to deliver the best education to help you succeed in your learning. Your safety and security is paramount to Model Boot Camp, so they follow strict child and student guidelines, conforming to all government standards.

For more information visit the Model Boot Camp website at www.modelbootcamp.org

This charitable trust exists to provide financial help to people under the age of 25 who live in the area of the former Newburn Urban District Council (being the current Newcastle electoral wards of Newburn, Lemington, Westerhope and Denton).

Grants of up to £100 are available this year to any such person who requires financial assistance with their education or training or to enter any trade or profession.

For instance, grants may be awarded to help buy books, clothing, tools or other equipment, or towards fees or other costs in attending an educational establishment or pursuing an apprenticeship or some other type of training.

Anyone wishing to apply for a grant can do so by letter addressed to:
The Chair of the Trust
c/o Jane Gibson
Walbottle Campus
Hexham Road
Walbottle
NE15 9TP

Applications should give as much detail as possible of what financial assistance is sought, and why, together with your full name and address and date of birth. They must be received by no later than Monday 21 March 2011.

All applications will be considered by the Trustees during the first week of April 2011. Successful applicants will be notified by 11 April 2011.

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is currently paid to some young people who go onto college, Sixth Form or training courses after they leave Year 11. Eligibility, and the amount paid, depends on household income.

In October 2010 the government announced that EMA was changing and no new applications for the allowance will be taken after 31st December 2010. Connexions has application forms for those who still need to apply and we are keen to try to ensure that any young person who has left school in 2009 or 2010, or anyone whose circumstances have perhaps changed since they first applied, makes an application in time to be considered.

Connexions would welcome contact from parents, guardians, other professional colleagues or young people themselves either in person or by telephone to see how we can help. In order to make sure that the form is received in time, please make sure that you get in touch with us before 17th December 2010.

Please call into the Connexions Office in Percy Street or call 0191 277 1943 for further help and advice.

Want to know more about architecture and the built environment? Interested in working in the profession?

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and RMJM Architects in partnership with Northern Architecture will be delivering an exciting and free workshop programme in Newcastle and Gateshead during the Autumn Term 2010 as part of this years Architecture for Everyone national campaign.

Working to encourage young people from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in the built environment since 2008, Architecture for Everyone has worked across the UK inspiring them to get into Architecture.

Wednesday September 29th 2010, Built Environment careers day: Newcastle University's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape. A hands-on introduction to built environment professions for 60 young people considering a career pathways - attendance will lead to the opportunity to attend the 5-day workshop as well as other opportunities and activities with Northern Architecture.

October - November 2010, 'How Do We Want To Live?' exciting 5-day workshop programme for up to 20 BaME young people between the ages of 15-25 considering a career in a built environment profession. For more information about how to get involved please contact Lowri Bond at Northern Architecture on lowri@northernarchitecture.com or call 0191 260 2191.

Connexions Newcastle upon Tyne are changing their opening times.

From Monday 27th September the Connexions Newcastle office will have new opening times.

Connexions Newcastle will be open
Monday to Friday
9.30am to 5.30pm

If you need to speak to an adviser at any other time, you can contact Connexions Newcastle via the email a PA form on the Routes homepage or contact Connexions Direct. Connexions Direct Advisers are available from 8am right through to 2am, seven days a week.

Call free 08080 013 219 or text 07766 413 219

Want to get your life back on course? Make a U turn now!

SAT NAV TO SUCCESS - Get the career you deserve or get onto a degree course at university with help from Gateshead College.

If you are between 18-24 years old and have two or more A Levels or an equivalent leverl 3 qualification such as an NVQ, National Diploma or BTEC, you could get your future heading in the right direction with help from the new SAT NAV TO SUCCESS website.

They can help with:
- One to one specialist career advice and guidance
- Information on a choice of short and introductory courses to build on your skills
- A range of higher education courses that will help you get into university
- Advice on fast track apprenticeships
- Details of how they can help you secure work placements to get much needed experience.

A date has been set for the Newcastle Routes website to go live. The new site is scheduled to go live on the 28th of May.

Connexions Newcastle Prospectus lead, Ann Graham. "Getting the new site up and running has been a team effort. We have listened to all prospectus partners and believe we have a site that will help learners to track down the information they need as quickly as possible."

The Prospectus not only allows young people to find courses, providers and related information, it also supports a common application process or CAP.

DCSF published a web page for young people and parents back in 2009 telling them about their plans to develop 14-19 prospectuses and a post-16 common application process (CAP).

£1.7 million was made available for each of the next three years starting this financial year to help areas develop the prospectus. All areas have to develop a post-16 CAP linked to the 14-19 Prospectus by 2010.