SEEVIC

SEEVIC College is pleased to be working with Essex County Council to provide Personal Best, a training and volunteering programme linked to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, leading to a level 1 qualification in Preparation for Event Volunteering.

What is the Personal Best Programme?

Your chance to learn new skills, gain a level 1 qualification in Preparation for Event Volunteering, get support and advice on finding a job and the potential to become a volunteer at the London 2012 Games.

You will study a range of units covering volunteering, health and safety awareness, customer relations, equality and diversity and developing your team and interpersonal skills. These are all skills that can be used in the workplace. You will also get the opportunity to volunteer at local community events.

Participants will be eligible for up to £30 Weekly Education Maintenance Allowance and support will be given towards transport costs.

Why should you join the programme?

• On completion you will get a guaranteed interview to become a London 2012 volunteer
• You will be offered an interview for a place on a level 2 apprenticeship through the Essex Apprenticeship Scheme
• You may have the opportunity to visit one of the London 2012 Olympic sites
• Meet athletes training to take part in the London 2012 Games

Who is the programme for?

• Those who are not in education, training or employment
• Those who do not have a full level 2 qualification or above
• You must be 16-18 years old
• You must be able to demonstrate basic skills in literacy and numeracy

Where and when is the programme delivered?

The programme is delivered over two days a week for a total of ten weeks. The programme will be complete by Christmas 2010.

Programmes are available at:

Clacton - 11 October 2010
Braintree - 11 October 2010

Start Dates

October 2010

What is the Personal Best Programme?

Your chance to learn new skills, gain a Level 1 qualification in Preparation for Event Volunteering, get support and advice on finding a job and the potential to become a volunteer at the London 2012 Games.You will study a range of units covering volunteering, health and safety awareness, customer relations, equality and diversity and developing your team and interpersonal skills. These are all skills that can be used in the workplace. You will also get the opportunity to volunteer in a range of settings.

Why should I join the Programme?

• On successful completion you will be guaranteed an interview to become a London 2012 Games Time Volunteer
• On successful completion you will be offered an interview for a place on a level 2 apprenticeship
• You may have the opportunity to visit one of the London 2012 Olympic sites

Who is the Programme form?

• People who are 19 years or older
• People who are not currently in education, training or employment
• People who are able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills
• People who do not currently have a full level 2 qualification or above (e.g. GCSEs)

Where and when is the Programme delivered?

The programme is delivered over two days a week for a total of ten weeks.

Where - SEEVIC College, Benfleet Campus
When - Starting Thursday 25 March 2010