Education & training - Camden Rise
Camden Young Talent Guarantee
If you’re aged 16 to 24 and looking for employment support, we are here to help. We can support you to find opportunities, training and advice to meet your needs.
Learn more about our Camden Young Talent Guarantee, or contact us by:
- email [email protected]
- phone 020 7974 1127
Camden Apprenticeships
Camden Apprenticeships team creates apprenticeship opportunities exclusively for local people. Apprenticeships are paid jobs which offer hands-on work experience alongside training. They are open to anyone aged 16 plus.
If you’re leaving education, job seeking or you’re in work but want to change career, an apprenticeship can provide a great stepping stone into a wide range of sectors. They are suitable for people who want to develop skills and experience in a particular field.
Construction Apprenticeships
Euston Skills Centre offers a variety of free training courses to prepare people for a career in construction, as well as Construction Apprenticeships and jobs which are exclusively for Camden and Islington residents.
Via an apprenticeship, you’ll gain a nationally-recognised qualification, skills and the practical experience needed to get into the sector.
Local job opportunities
Looking for your first job since leaving school or college? Or maybe a part-time job to support you while you are studying? Then take a look at the range of job opportunities we have available in and around King’s Cross to take that first step onto your career ladder.
We have roles in hospitality and catering, retail, hair and beauty, care, facilities management and many more. Visit kxrecruit.co.uk
Sixth forms and colleges
Many Camden secondary schools have their own sixth forms, including the popular LaSWAP Sixth Form Centre. Camden is also home to Westminster Kingsway College, which is one of London’s top further education colleges.
Camden Supported Internships
Do you have a learning disability and / or disability, an education, health and care plan and are in your final year of school or college? If yes, and you really want to work, but you need intensive on-the-job support, a Supported Internship could be right for you.
We offer a structured study programme, based mostly in a host business for one year, enabling young people aged 16 to 24 to get paid work at the end. We have a range of Supported Internships available in Camden. Find out more:
- Read or download our information leaflet
- Visit the Supported Internships web page to find out about programmes in Camden and neighbouring boroughs
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 020 7974 3061.
Choices College
Camden Council is working with the Royal Free Hospital and Choices College to deliver a Supported Internship programme for young people aged 16 to 24 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). See our short video case study, featuring Project Choice intern Sam Innes talking about how his Supported Internship helped him to gain paid employment and more independence.
For more information on Choices College, please visit the website.
