Issue 9 March 2013

Hayley is top of the class

Springboard Hartlepool continues to forge new links with employers in the Tees Valley Region, and one young apprentice has really hit the right note with her employer.
Hayley Williams has been employed as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant with St. Cuthberts RC Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees since last year, and has made a big impression on the Head Teacher Julia Douglass. Julia said: Hayley has been a wonderful addition to my teaching team here at St. Cuthberts and has worked well with pupils and staff alike. She has been offered a position as a Teaching Assistant for the next academic year, which is great news for us and for Hayley. It is not the first time that the school has worked in co-operation with Springboard who supply suitable candidates for interview and deliver the training and qualifications to the apprentices for the term of their contract. In return the employer not only fills a skills gap but can also gain a valuable new member of staff. In addition employers can also take advantage of a 1500 grant currently in place to encourage employers to develop their business and take on new apprentices. Julia added that she would love to continue to work with Springboard apprentices in the future and Centre Manager Carl Fox agreed: Forward thinking employers like St Cuthberts RC Primary are taking advantage of the benefits of working with young apprentices and finding that there are many rewards involved. We look forward to working with Julia and the school again.
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Head Teacher Julia Douglass with Hayley

About her apprenticeship Hayley said: I really love my apprenticeship and working at St. Cuthberts. I know that this will really help me in my future career. The school has also employed the services of the Springboard design studio to create documents, posters and stationery for the school. The main advantage being the reasonable prices and quick turnaround that the studio offers. If you feel you could take advantage of employing a young apprentice in your business whatever your vocational area we can help you. Springboard will source the right candidate, support you and the learner throughout the process and deliver recognised qualifications to new and existing staff. Call 01429 287075 to find out more or email mdouglass@springboard-ne.org

Fit for Work

Springboard Hartlepools sport programme continues to grow from strength to strength. We are now offering young people the opportunity to work towards achieving a Level 2 qualification alongside our current Level 1 award. These trainees will gain a broad knowledge of the sports industry by taking part in many sports, understanding health & safety procedures and gaining experience at leading groups themselves. The Springboard Sport programme has now begun using the recently renovated gym at our Peterlee site. The gym consists of industry standard cardiovascular and weight training equipment. The gym allows learners the opportunity to experience a new environment that they previously may not have had chance to before. Learners are required to undergo a full gym induction prior to using the gym under suitable supervision. Students are also put through a series of fitness tests to establish current levels of fitness and to enable them to understand what areas they need to work on and improve. Students will be shown various different methods of training and exercise giving themselves ideas of how to reach their goals. The students are then required to

For the third successive year, Springboard Hartlepool is working with Endeavour Trust.
Endeavour Trust is an excellent organisation who work with our young people over a 6 week period. The young people are challenged to complete and overcome various outdoor and adventurous situations that will push them past their usual comfort zones. The course is an excellent way to bring the young people together, encouraging good team work and trust.

develop an individual training programme for themselves, working towards set targets. If you want to find out more about the sports programme then please contact Adam on 01429 287075 or email abrooks@springboard-ne.org

Studio news.....
Bee 16, Tom Pattison 19 and Gavin Connor 19. Studio Manager Helen Smith said: The studio has been producing some excellent work lately, and our customers are over the moon with the service and quality of our products. That is primarily down this creative lot, who work hard and produce great designs for our clients. Whilst employed in the studio the team work towards level 3 qualifications in Digital Artwork for Print. This along with invaluable experience will help them progress into the graphics field or use it as a stepping stone to university.
Why not check out our creative portfolio on Facebook and view our recent work.
Both St Bedes and Byron Sixth Form College have been delighted with the new partnership with the talented young people at Springboard. From meeting the staff and visiting the office in Hartlepool our students have been energised into creating a totally transformed newsletter. Our first editions have been met with brilliant feedback from parents and all our partners. The design ideas and the quality of the print has created a much bigger platform for the newsletter. Several students are now interested in media and journalism since becoming involved with Helen and the team. Thanks again for weaving some magic on our newsletters.
Paul Dickson Assistant Head, St. Bedes Comprehensive School, Peterlee

Theres a new posse in the Tower Design studio now that our 2012 apprentices have flown the nest! The crew of TD13 are a good mix of new and more experienced graphic designers who take on the challenge of working in a busy studio in Tower Street whilst furthering their qualifications and getting some practical skills. The new team consists of Nathan Malone 17, Curtis Taylor 17, Liam Defty 18, Jack Milburn 18, Nicol
13 Tower Street Hartlepool TS24 7HH t:01429 287075 e:infotowerdesign@gmail.com
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Advanced Apprenticeship in Digital Artwork for Print. This has proved a successful venture increasing productivity in the studio and improving customer products in the process. studying graphics at Cleveland College of Art and Design. Meanwhile, Louis Hannon 19, found employment with a local print firm and loves his new role there. All of the apprentices enjoyed their year in the studio, and know the experience will help them in their future careers.

2012

Of the original team who successfully completed their qualifications in 2012 Grace Jones 18, continued her graphic design studies and is currently choosing a university to attend. Hayley Swainston 19, is working in marketing Candidates are now interviewed for and promotions. Jake Taylor 19, is suitability and employed within Tower really enjoying his Animation Degree Design to work on customer products Course at Northumbria and Joy Wilson whilst working towards their 19 is doing well in her first year In August 2011 Springboard Hartlepool changed the way the studio operated and how the graphic design apprenticeships were delivered.

Outdoor Life
Do you like the idea of working outside in the fresh air?
We currently have places available on our Horticulture programme for those interested in learning about gardening and landscaping. 16-18 and currently not in training, education or employment 19-24 and currently unemployed Call 01429 287075 or drop in to our offices in Tower Street

Link with local business is blooming

A fresh start in the fresh air! Get experience & qualifications in Horticulture & Gardening.

A growing business in Hartlepool is giving young people a head start by investing in apprenticeships for new and existing staff.
Sweet Ps Garden Centre based on Ladysmith Street in Hartlepool has recently taken on a new horticulture apprentice Aaron Wintersgill from Springboard and invested in qualifications for an existing member of staff Tomas Latimer. They are also currently in the process of recruiting apprentices in Customer Service and Business Administration to help in other areas of the company, giving fantastic opportunities to young people as this new business grows from strength to strength.

SPRINGBOARD WORKS is a new programme .. for 19-24 year olds, who are not in employment, education or training to gain qualifications and work experience to move you closer to the job market

The garden centre boasts a superb selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, exotics, topiary and trees. It also has a lovely coffee shop, fresh farm foods, greeting cards, gift shop and beautiful fresh flowers. Springboard will be supporting the Sweet P team throughout this process ensuring a blooming good outcome on both sides!

You can find out more by following Springboard Hartlepool on the web Facebook and Twitter
Web www.springboard-ne.org.uk Find us at www.facebook.com /SpringboardHartlepool or follow us on Twitter @SpringboardHart

We are moving...
...but only next door! Springboard Hartlepool is currently expanding into the adjoining premises which has recently been vacated by Miller Construction on completion of the new college.
This new office space along with our existing centre will enable us to increase our current provision for Foundation Learning, offer better classroom space and IT facilities for young people, and allow us to have a dedicated reception and entrance for the Tower Design studio in Surtees Street. More on this in the next edition.

01429 287075 or email info@springboard-ne.org

13 Tower Street, Hartlepool TS24 7HH

This newsletter was produced by Tower Design@Springboard Hartlepool. Tel: 01429 287075 email: hsmith@springboard-ne.org / infotowerdesign@gmail.com