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Free Courses for Young People and Adults

On April 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The London Skills Academy are offering free courses for clients aged 16 to 64 which are run on a roll-in roll-out basis.  Please note that places are still available for both programmes. 

The programme for the young people aged 16-18 is delivered (Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday) from 9.30 am – 4.30 pm. [...]

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‘The Den’ – K&C LINk Young Peoples’ Health and Social Care Project

On November 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

My name is Manar and I am an apprentice at Kensington and Chelsea Local Involvement Network (K&C LINk).  I am organising an exciting new project for the young people of RBKC which culminates in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ event in March 2012.

‘The Den’ project is derived from the reality television show ‘Dragons’ Den’.  In ‘The Den’ teams [...]

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Jobs Fair – 31 August 2011

On August 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

On the 31 August 2011, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Connexions, Jobcentre Plus, Chronicle, and Kensington and Chelsea College will be hosting the fifth annual Jobs, Advice and Training Fair.  With 40 exhibitors expecting to attend, this fair is a must for anyone seeking employment or skills training opportunities.  Exhibitors confirmed include:

Wholefoods

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In Our Space – The Young Carers Photo Project

On July 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The photos attached were taken by young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who perform a significant caring role for a family member at home. After brainstorming with the group and K&C LINk we decided to undertake this photography project entitled, ‘In Our Space’ for K&C Link’s, ‘R U in the Picture’.

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Is expectation and celebrity culture pushing British girls too far?

On February 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment

If you picked up The Observer this past weekend you may have seen a frightening report on the pressures being felt by girls in Britain nowadays. What is frightening is that it paints a picture of a group in society in the midst of a struggle, a group overlooked. Over [...]

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