People looking for an apprenticeship or for a training course are invited to the free Connexions:MK Training Fair to meet local training providers with apprenticeships available in IT, admin, retail and care, plus opportunities for placements in gardening and childcare. Snacks and drinks will be supplied, as well as entertainment, including a DJ throughout the afternoon. Young people can also enter themselves into a free prize draw to win an Ipod Shuffle.
What: Training Fair for young people in Milton keynes
When: 2-4 pm Thursday 9 September 2010
Where: Connexions:MK Centre, The Point, 602 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes MK9 3ND
Who for: 16 to 19 year olds
Cost: Free
Cllr Sam Potts Youth Champion for Milton Keynes, said, “Many young people will have had exam results this year and will be unsure what to do next. The Connexions:MK Training Fair is ideal for giving young people inspiration and ideas for their career path as they will be able to talk to training providers about local opportunities in a wide range of work areas.”
Connexions:MK is Milton Keynes Council’s advice and support service for young people aged 13-19 years (up to 25 years for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities) offering professional and confidential advice on a range of subjects from careers and education choices to drug and alcohol issues, relationships and finding a job.
For information about free Connexions:MK services for young people please contact the Connexions:MK centre on 01908 398300, email connexionsmk@prospects.co.ukor visit the Virtual Connexions Centre at www.mysaymk.com
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