Category Archives: Young people

STEAMfest events will highlight opportunities for young people

Cllr Rupert SimmonsSCIENTISTS, engineers, designers and inventors of the future can get a unique insight into the courses and careers available at a series of events.

The second East Sussex STEAMfest includes interactive activities, demonstrations, workshops and shows to inspire young people to study or train in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.
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Events to mark National Apprenticeship Week

A SERIES of events aimed at debunking myths and promoting the benefits of apprenticeships will mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 6 to March 10, East Sussex County Council has organised a number of information events and roadshows across the county. Continue reading

Launch of pioneering social work education partnership

scrc webEAST Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex celebrated the launch of their teaching partnership this week; The South Coast Regional Centre for Social Work Education (SCRC).

The SCRC, which has secured funding from the Department for Education, offers an innovative and sustainable model which focuses on delivering excellent social work education on the frontline. Continue reading