INDEX OF STANDS
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ABK Caring Service Ltd Ms Teresa Brooks and Ms Louise Manning Rewarding and enjoyable work in your community. ABK Caring Service is a wellestablished company, providing care and support for vulnerable adults and older people in their own homes. Applicants need to be kind, caring and willing to work as part of a team. Staff have equal opportunities to full training and support. The company is friendly and offers a safe working environment with extra support and supervision, particularly until new staff reach the age of 18, or until they feel confident and competent to work alone. There are many courses and information sessions and, for those without relevant GNVQ or GCSEs we offer NVQ levels II and III. All training is free and time to attend is paid.
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Allen Brothers (Fittings) Ltd Ms Liz Adams and Mr Andy Dallard Allen Brothers are specialists in the design and manufacture of marine deck hardware. At our factories in Southminster we employ approximately 30 staff to carry out the production and office duties involved, including: Mechanical Engineering Design General Production CAD – Pro-Engineer Assembly CNC turning/machining/milling/ moulding Order Processing Welding Purchase Control Andrew Watson Carpets and Flooring Mr Andrew Watson We are a family run company which has been trading for 30 years supplying carpets and hard flooring to both domestic and commercial clients.
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Anglia Ruskin University Rhian Heasey We offer courses on Law and Social Services, Business, Education, Health and Social Care and Science and Technology. Our campuses are located in Chelmsford and Cambridge.
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Ashcroft International Business School Mr Bill Wright and Ms Lorna Durey AIBS is a leading practice-based international business school. All of our courses have been designed to blend academic theory with business and management practice. Our purpose is to develop people to be confident and inspired in their management practice and who will fulfil their career potential. Similarly the research work of our faculty is practice-based, much of it co-designed with business so that it has policy and practical relevance to organisations. AIBS works with business and employing organisations to ensure our courses and research keep up with the fast changing world of business and society. As a result the proportion of our graduates who find immediate employment following their studies is extremely high.
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Atkins Mr Scott Pengelley and Ms Rebecca Davis Atkins is a multinational engineering and design consultancy, providing expertise to help resolve complex challenges presented by the built and natural environment. Whether it’s the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modelling of a flood defence system or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design and enable solutions.
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Bairstow Eves Countrywide Mr Simon Warren and Mr Steve Price Bairstow Eves Countrywide Group - in excess of 1,200 branches. Areas covered within our business: Estate Agency Our own Property Lawyers Financial Services MASA International - properties abroad: Spain, Italy, Turkey, France, Cyprus and more. Advice on employment criteria, prospects and employment paths. Barking College Ms Vanessa Trampleasure Based on the Romford/Dagenham borders Barking College attracts students from all over Essex primarily for its construction courses. The college is one of the biggest providers in the South East with places for over 3,000 construction trainees.
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Burnham Town Council The Town Council oversees the smooth running of the town and its services. Many services in our town are provided by Maldon District Council or Essex County Council but it is our responsibility to hold them accountable. The Town Clerk and his personal assistant run the office and assist Councillors and members of the public. The Council holds 12 meetings per year, of which four are statutory. We also hold an annual Town Meeting. The councillors are elected by the residents of Burnham to represent them at Council and to try to achieve what the electorate feel the town needs. The Council also holds planning meetings throughout the year to look at applications for planning permission for new buildings or extensions, before passing on our recommendations to Maldon District Council who have final say.
Also on this stand – information from companies who could not send along a representative
4 Central Graphics Academy Central Hairdressing Academy Ms Donna Palmer Central Hairdressing Academy offers Apprenticeships NVQ level 2 and 3 throughout Essex and London, using quality salons. We also provide the training for South East Essex and Havering Colleges.
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Chelmsford College Ms Helen Ellis Our extensive selection of courses includes Office skills, Art, Design and Media, Business, Construction, Early Years, Engineering Sports and Leisure, and many more.
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Chelmsford Dance Centre Mr Phil Meacham The Chelmsford Dance Centre is a full-time dance studio teaching ballroom, Latin American, salsa and hip hop dancing. We are currently recruiting trainees with a view to their working in the studio on either a full-time o part-time basis. More details on our website www.chelmsforddance.com
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Connexions Ms Louise Brazier, Ms Julie Ward, Mr Brian Beales Connexions is an information, advice, guidance and support service for all young people aged 13-19 years. This includes impartial, up-to-date careers information and advice on education, training and employment opportunities.
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Connexions - Train for your Future Ms Kaz Duffield and Mr Ian Harden Train for your Future is part of the Connexions service. We offer government funded training opportunities in employment for young people aged 16 and 17 years. We work with the employer and young person to source the most beneficial training and act as additional support over the course of the qualification programme. Employers are supported through joined-up working We can also provide financial support with travelling costs to attend training and buying course materials. This is particularly beneficial for those people studying hairdressing, forensic science, food prep and catering, childcare etc.
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Dengie Crops Ltd Mr Mark Button and Mr David Filce Dengie Crops Ltd manufactures horse food from alfalfa (lucerne) grown on 4,500 acres in the Dengie Peninsular. We store 20,000 tonnes of locally grown grain. We have production and office activities in Asheldham, an office in Heybridge and sales staff in all parts of the UK. Employment opportunities are in drying, baling, sales and administration.
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Dengie Project Trust Ms Debbie Tanner and Ms Diane Defontaine The company is a registered charity based in Steeple Road, Southminster. We provide a number of projects for the older person, one of which is Knightswood Day Centre. Essex County Council – Schools, Children and Families (Careers Opportunities in Early Years and Childcare) Mr Terry Hollingsworth Essex as a Local Authority has to provide flexible childcare and meet parent demands. This has resulted in significant growth within the sector in recent years, a view also held for the foreseeable future. The key current developments relate to the opening of 90 childcare centres in Essex by March 2010. Sixty of these will be open by 31 March 2008. Essex is already investing in greater resources to front-line staff in communities working with a variety of agencies. This will eventually open up career opportunities in a broader range of children’s services.
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Essex County Council – Youth Training and Employment Jay Lunness It is our aim to provide work-based learning for young people, by offering them the skills and training needed to assist them in their career and personal development. We support the learner in gaining experience of working as part of a team in an office environment and we help the learner to achieve the Apprenticeship Award which consists of Key Skills at an appropriate level, NVQ at level 2 and Technical Certificate.
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Essex Police PC Shelley Adam and PC Judy Atkinson Two police constables available to answer questions in relation to joining the Police – initial recruitment, standards, qualifications required etc. Essex Marine Police Ben Mearing Based at Burnham-on-Crouch, the Essex Police Marine Unit is responsible for policing all tidal waters under British jurisdiction and within the Essex Police area. In addition, the unit is responsible for policing the many estuaries, inland waterways, rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs and disused sandpits, plus any seasonal floods. The rivers and coastline are patrolled throughout the year to carry out stop checks and gather information. These patrols enable officers find out who is moving in and out of the country, and general marine activity. They enable the targeting of maritime crime and public safety issues of commercial and leisure craft, including the enforcement of: Speed Drink driving of people in charge of vessels Dangerous navigation Maritime coastguard agency codes and local byelaws
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Institution of Civil Engineers Bridges – dams – harbours – airports – structures – tunnels – railways - environmental management – finance – design – CAD – computing - project management – we will explain all and how to be a part of it.
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ITEC Learning Technologies Ms Amanda Rawlings Work based learning in IT, Administration and Customer Service
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Maldon District Council Ms Helen Fowler and Ms Jennet Field Services carried out by Maldon District Council are: Financial Revenues and Benefits Leisure and ‘Livability’ Customer Services Planning (including Building Control) Environment Services Community Development Business Improvement Strategic Services Palmers Solicitors Mr John Morgan and Ms Donna Smy Solicitors advise both individuals and companies on all matters relating to the law. Accordingly, their range of business is very wide and their work can be both demanding and rewarding. Solicitors spend much of their time communicating with people. Palmers is one of the leading law firms in Essex with offices in Basildon, South Woodham Ferrers and Thurrock and currently employing 120 people. It has recently won an award for its trainee solicitor recruitment programme.
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Panspermia Microbiology
Mr Sam Jayasekara
*FROM 11 AM ONWARDS*
Panspermia is a microbiology laboratory. We test pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and toiletry products to ensure that they meet set standards and comply with the EU directives and that they are safe for the consumer. We test and examine raw materials used in products such as water and starches etc. We undertake isolation and identification of organisms and contaminants and work closely with our clients in terms of Research and Development, carrying out preservative challenge tests and stability testing. We also act as consultants for factory hygiene.
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Poulten, Selfe & Lee Ltd Mr Dave Thomas We manufacture scientific instruments for measuring viscosity. These instruments can be of a manual type or automatic. Our instruments measure such substances as oil, polymer and pulp. We supply companies all over the world from China to South America.
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Restaurant Associates (Fine Dining) Mr Shane King A representative with 24 years experience in the catering business will answer questions and give advice.
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Royal Air Force Chief Tech Owen Nicholls We will be there to promote the RAF and to answer any questions about a rewarding career in the RAF. There will be information on more than 60 jobs in the Service. Also find out about sponsorship and bursary schemes.
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines CPO Phil Bridge All aspects of careers in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines eg flying, engineering, medical, warfare, logistics and combat.
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Southend Theatres Ms Jenny Byne and Ms Tracy Jones A look at the work and activity at Southend Theatres (Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre), including: our upcoming shows, out business development work, our community and education work and opportunities to get involved in addition to advice on the theatre industry and employment opportunities. St Peter’s High School Sixth Form Ms Carol Head and students Come and visit the St Peter's Sixth Form stand to talk to students about the courses we have to offer as well as the opportunities available to learn new skills. Students in our Sixth Form enjoy 'more than an education' as you will see from the numerous photographs showing them taking part in all sorts of activities, raising money for charities and having a lot of fun. Look forward to seeing you on the day.
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Teacher Training Mr Kevin Baldock, Ms Claire Hoare Teaching offers a very good career with great opportunities. You can teach at various levels: Primary Education – ages 5 to 11, where you have great influence on young, impressionable minds; Secondary Education – ages 11 to 16, where you influence the ‘teenage years’, and perhaps specialise in a subject that particularly interests you; Further Education – ages 16 plus, where you are dealing with all ages who want to go further than the education they undertook at school. Gaining a full teaching qualification allows you to work flexibly: part-time, full-time and tutoring . Many countries regard very highly teaching qualifications gained in the UK .
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The Trident Trust Trident is a charitable trust set up to provide a ‘preparation for life’ for students receiving full-time education. The three aspects are – Work Experience, Challenging Pursuits and Community Involvement.
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Thurrock and Basildon College Ms Sharon Rossiter Whether it is full-time, part-time or higher education courses you are interested in, at Thurrock and Basildon College we offer the very best. The College is on two campuses – Grays and Basildon, with a training centre in Lakeside Shopping Centre and two learning centres – one on Canvey Island and the other in the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon.
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University of Essex Ms Sarah Booth The University of Essex is a Higher Education Institution offering degrees in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Performing Arts and Science and Engineering. The University currently has over 7,500 students from over 130 countries across the world, making a friendly, cosmopolitan location for study.
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Wickford Chiropractic Clinic Dr Rebecca Willard Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that are due to problems with the joints, ligaments and nerves of the body, particularly those of the spine. Treatment consists of a wide range of manipulative techniques designed to improve the function of the joints, relieving pain and muscle spasm. Most chiropractors work in private practice although some do provide services through he NHS. A newly qualified chiropractor can earn upwards of £20,000 per year and earnings for experienced chiropractors will be comparable to those of other professionals. Chiropractors must have an interest and thorough grounding in science, typically Biology and normally Chemistry. They must be concerned for the health and well-being of people.