Elevation Networks: Know Who. Know How.

NEWS:Chief Executive Barbara Kasumu In The Running for Women For Africa Award 2012

Bee — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:09:35 +0000

Elevation Networks’ Chief Executive Barbara Kasumu is up for The Women For Africa Award 2012, which is taking place on Saturday 19 May 2012 at the Great Hall, Hornton Street, Kensington, London, W8 7NX. The award recognises a number of deserving women celebrating Women of African Origin achievements, whether they are an ‘Outstanding Mother/Grandmother of the Year to International African Women of the Year’ from all over of the continent, quietly but effectively adding value to the UK economy and society. The final nominees will represent countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Congo, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and more.

Barbara is a young successful female who has worked tirelessly on youth participation, employment and leadership. Her most recent projects include winning an award for Red Hot Women awards in 2011 which highlighted her inspirational work on empowering young people and helping them to create opportunities to contribute to business and society positively. In 2010 she was appointed to be on the Diversity Inclusion Board for London’s Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG). Finally in 2009 she was named Sheila McKechnie Young Activist of the Year for the Visible Women, which aimed to inspire and engage young female students in Higher Education to become more competitive in the work place.

She has a BA in Politics and a Masters in International Public Policy.

NEWS: Elevation Networks shortlisted for Ben and Jerry’s competition

Bee — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:48 +0000

Elevation Networks has been entered in Ben and Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream ‘Join Our Core’ Competition and we are one of the 25 semi finalists. The Join Our Core competition hunts for bright sparks in the UK, Ireland, Demark, Sweden and the Neatherlands who are creating cool new role models for sustainable business, which will help make a difference in communities. It is a great achievement to be nominated for the competition, which recognises our hard work in supporting young people.

We were also featured in the Guardian as a result. Click here to read the article:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/ben-jerrys-elevation-networks-join-our-core?newsfeed=true

OPPORTUNITY: Youth Against Crime NOT Crime Against You Event!

Bee — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:49:27 +0000

Date: Saturday 26th May 2012

Time: Doors will open at 2pm. The event will commence at 3pm, closing at 9pm.

Venue: Newham Town Hall, Barking Road, East Ham, London E6 2RP

Nearest Tube: East Ham (District and Hammersmith & City Lines)

Youth Against Crime NOT Crime Against You (YACnCAY) is a charity initiative with a very simple yet fundamentally vital aim – to reduce the gun and knife crime ever prevalent amongst young people in London.

YACnCAY Upfront will be an inspiringly creative and informative FREE event aimed at young people, to

celebrate their achievements and to show how as individuals we can reduce crime in our own communities.

This FREE event will see great live music performances from a mix of artists, a special fashion show and traditional African creativity from the Orimolade Dance Troupe. YACnCAY Upfront are pleased to have the support of the Metropolitan Police and they will be running practical workshops on internet safety, handling stop and search situations, and there will be a presentation from Trident. The day will be an eclectic mix of inspiration for youths, parents and anyone who values the need to reduce crime in London.

Please see below for some of the special guests..

Hosts: Kat Boyce and Bunmi Mojekwu

Comedian: Ayo Da Comedian Live performances: ASB, Khalaeliah, Sharon Rose, 4 Seasons Band, Aylwin Steele & the Zealots, BREIS and Orimolade Dance Troupe. Workshops: Metropolitan Police Motivational Speakers: Shaun Attwood, Lola Owolabi, Elisha Aurelien, Martin Birchall, Shaun Bailey and Richard Taylor OBE. There will also be a special YACnCAY Upfront fashion show.

Kat Boyce (former MTV Base and Choice FM presenter) will host the event in his infectiously buoyant manner alongside Eastenders actress Bunmi Mojekwu (who played teenager Mercy Olubunmi), leading the way for a variety of entertainment and motivational talks that will highlight the seriousness of the YACnCAY message. Special appearances former US inmate turned author Shawn Attwood and Richard Taylor OBE of The Damilola Taylor Trust are just two of the speakers YACnCAY Upfront are proud to have supporting YACnCAY and they will be gracing the stage to share their personal accounts of youth crime.

For more information or if you would like to attend to review the event,

please email the YACnCAY Upfront Press Coordinator Catherine Ababio – catherine@flavourmag.co.uk and visit www.YACnCAY.com.

Opportunity: EN SOCIETIES

Bee — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:09:48 +0000

Aged 18 – 24? Attending University? Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Are your

thoughts fuelled by innovation?

We are on the search for passionate students to join our EN campus teams. We now have

EN Societies on the following campuses: York, Surrey, Kent, Warwick, Leicester, Coventry,

Middlesex, LSE, King’s College London and Portsmouth.

 EN Society aims to engage students in the values of EN at a campus level.

The implementation of these values will also bring about the improvement of leadership,

diversity and employability among the society members.

 Why should YOU join?

Exclusive access to opportunities such as mentoring programmes and internships.
Development of core skills and acquisition of in-depth experience.
Student Leadership Development Programme accreditation showcasing your achievement.

The roles include: Vice president, Treasurer, Events co-ordinator, Secretary and

Marketing/PR officer.

Do you have what it takes? Interested? Send your CV and cover letter to

campus@elevationnetworks.org using the email title: EN Society Committee Application

GET INVOLVED. GET AHEAD.

JOBS: Channel 4 BATTLEFRONT 2012

Bee — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:58:26 +0000

Raw TV is hiring four people to lead an exciting Battlefront campaign about youth unemployment, as part of the Battlefront 2012 multiplatform project commissioned by Channel 4.

The four positions on offer will be paid; salary on application.
Each successful applicant will be employed on a fixed-term contract; the length will be confirmed but is anticipated to be at least four months.
The positions will be based at the Raw TV offices in East London.

Do you have what it takes?

We’re looking for confident, hard-working, creative and outgoing candidates who are full of great ideas and determination

We’re looking for charismatic and positive people, who are just as happy in the office as leading a noisy public stunt whilst being filmed

For more information and to apply:http://rawtelevision.co.uk/battlefront4-jobapplication/

EVENT:Graduate Leadership Development Programme

Bee — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:05 +0000

2 Day Graduate Leadership Development Programme
Host Sponsor – Imperial College

18-19th June 2012

Guest speakers from: JP Morgan Chase, Ernst & Young, Bank of America Merill Lynch and many more…

Are you a high achieving young leader?

The Diversity Practice is offering you an opportunity that you do not want to miss.

Ø A programme that will give you hands on practical leadership development.

Ø A programme that celebrates your difference and authenticity.

Ø A programme that offers a phenomenal opportunity to build the skills you need for a great career.

Ø A programme that creates tomorrow’s global leaders today.

All that’s needed now is you!

Please find attached a brief introduction to this 2 -day workshop followed by a short application form. Fill it out, and send it to:paul@diversitypractice.com.

Become part of a growing network of high achieving Young Different Leaders.

NB Only 25 sponsored places
All applications must be submitted by close of business on Friday, 1st June 2012.

Further information and visit our website:

http://diversitypractice.com/services/leadership-development/gen-y/

Information about the programme:GenYDL Participant Flyer June 2012

Application Form:Applicationform-GenYDL-2012

NEWS:Over 80% of Students Say Fees Hike Will Cause Drop in University Application

Bee — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:40:36 +0000

A survey by Milkround of more than 100 students and graduates, has revealed that more than 80% of its respondents believe raising tuition fees will have a negative effect on the number of university applications.

Despite this, many students are not willing to compromise on getting the full university experience to save money, rejecting a variety of potential solutions. Some 35% stated they would not consider staying at home whilst studying in order to cut costs, compared to only 24% who would see this as a strong potential option.

To read more: http://ow.ly/aN9O0

NEWS:Leading Universities ‘To Take More Students’

Bee — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:27:37 +0000

Top universities will be allowed to expand by taking an extra 35,000 students under Government plans to scrap strict controls on places.

Ministers allow institutions to admit unlimited numbers of bright students gaining the equivalent of one A and two B grades at A-level. The change – from September 2013 – is expected to lead to an expansion of places at elite Russell Group universities. But the move is likely to seriously hit many mid-ranking institutions who face losing thousands of bright students to more prestigious rivals.

OPPORTUNITY:BARNET 360*

Bee — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:12:53 +0000

Aged 18-24? Looking for full time work?

Are you looking for work experience?

Need to boost your CV? Looking for training?

What is Barnet 360*?

Barnet 360* is a youth focused programme specifically aimed at 18-24 year olds who are looking for training and work experience to help increase their employability.

The programme runs in a three month cycle, with the first month focusing on participants receiving employability training and peer mentorship, this is followed by a month of volunteering and work experience in the local community.

The programme is aimed to equip you with skills and experience to make you more employable. At the end of the programme we aim to signpost you on to further opportunities hoping to help you either get back into work or find an apprenticeship.

Why you should join?

Attend 2 days a week and professional employment and entrepreneurial training.
Get 50 hours of work experience.
Receive a weekly allowance of £20
Get access to funding and set up and run your own projects.
Get signposted to other opportunities.

Complete the programme and boost your CV!

Sounds good?

How to get involved?

Email:b 360@elevationnetworks .org

Call: For more information call 020 7554 2812.

JOBS: BRITISH FUTURE PROJECT AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Bee — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:43:49 +0000

New independent think-tank British Future is looking to recruit an ambitious individual interested

in a 6-month paid intern position with a small, friendly and dedicated team seeking to involve people in an

open conversation.British Future addresses people’s hopes and fears about identity and integration, migration and

opportunity, so that we feel confident about Britain’s future.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Intern will support the organisation in the delivery of projects across communications, strategy,

relationships, administration and events with attention being paid to the professional interests of the

 candidate. Appointments of six months will enable the postholder to gain experience delivering projects

 while learning about a range of issues in the third sector. The postholder will participate in activities

 including social media, media communications, event support, research, building and maintaining the

 organisation’s database, and supporting a variety of administrative needs across the organisation,

 with opportunities for engagement with members and programmes across the sector.

To Apply

Please submit:

1) A CV (including references)

2) 400 word blog post that you think would be suitable for our blog

3) A short one to two side critique of our website located at www.britishfuture.org

Please, only complete applications will be considered.

Full application documents should be directed to: info@britishfuture.org;

Kean House, 6 Kean Street, London

WC2B 4AS. Subject line should state: Intern applicant 2012.

FOR DETAILED JOB SPECIFICATION CLICK HERE:Projects and Communications Coordinator