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Apprenticeship and Job Vacancies
The Youth Employability Service publish a new list every Friday afternoon, it’s full of opportunities across East Sussex that are appropriate for our audience of young people aged 16-18. You can sign up here to receive the list via email whenever we publish a new one, or you can save this page and return to here.
Next Step - HSBC The National Trust
Nature Projects that Make a Difference
Thursday 2nd October from 5pm (virtual session on MS Teams)
A 45-minute virtual briefing with the HSBC team
Complete the career challenge at their own pace
Certification awarded on completion
Become a British Airways Student Influencer - Applications Now Open!
I’m excited to share an incredible opportunity for those of you aged 16-20 who love content creation, social media and aviation - or simply want something seriously impressive on your CV or UCAS application.
🌟 Become a Speedbird Z Student Influencer with British Airways!
The British Airways’ Emerging Talent team is looking for a motivated student aged 15–19 to become the face and voice of Speedbird Z - our platform created to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals.
This is a part-time, flexible volunteer role you can do alongside school/college, and it’s open to students anywhere in the UK.
What You’ll Get to Do:
🎬 Create fun, authentic videos and posts for social media platforms
📱 Promote Speedbird Z through video content
✈️ Visit British Airways HQ to film with their team (optional!)
💡 Share your ideas and help shape how BA inspires young people
🎤 Represent real student voices across the UK
What You’ll Gain:
🎥 Real industry-level experience in content creation
🌐 A platform to grow your personal brand
👩✈️ Behind-the-scenes access to British Airways
🤝 Professional mentoring
📝 An amazing reference for your CV, Uni or apprenticeship application
How to Apply:
Send the following to inspire@ba.com by 13th October:
Your name + the email you use for Speedbird Z
Links to any content accounts you create on (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube etc.) — optional but helpful if you have one!
A short video (up to 1 minute) answering:
Who you are
Why you'd love to be a Speedbird Z Influencer
A creative idea about Speedbird Z you’d bring to life
You’ll hear back by 17th October if you’re successful!
If you're passionate about aviation, media and inspiring others — this could be the start of something big.
Let’s see one of you become the next British Airways star 👀✈️
Best of luck,
Sam
Student Outreach Manager – British Airways
For more Info about British Airways Careers Events Click Here
Charity Shop Volunteering Opportunities Available - Demelza Hailsham
Where? Demelza Charity Shop Hailsham, 20 High Street, Hailsham, BN27 1BJ
When? A variety of volunteering opportunities and shifts available Mon-Sat
Who can volunteer? Anyone aged 16+ with at least an hour to spare ideally every week or every other week. Short-term and more irregular volunteering is also available
How to apply?
Head over to Volunteer with Demelza | Demelza Hospice Care for Children | Join us for more info click here
Complete an application form on MyImpactPage - Shop Volunteer Hailsham
Email volunteering@demelza.org.uk or
Call 01795 845170.
Young People’s Workshops (16-18) at The Courtauld Institute of Art
Are you aged 16-18 and passionate about art, architecture, art history and visual culture? Join the Courtauld’s Young People’s Programme and take part in their free workshops over half term!
For further info and to register click here

