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At Newham College we offer a variety of apprenticeships ranging from Level 2 (GCSE) to Level 5 (degree), giving individuals the opportunity to develop their career.

As part of National Apprenticeship week, we are hosting an apprenticeship drop-in session for anyone wanting to know more about apprenticeships.

Our Business Development Team will be available to discuss any questions you may have about apprenticeships including how they have changed over time, what to expect when you take on an apprentice and what apprenticeships are available.

Looking to kickstart your career? Becoming an apprentice is an amazing opportunity to gain a recognised qualification while getting paid. We offer apprenticeships in a wide range of careers, from Business Admin to Construction, Childcare to Health and Social Care, and more. Our programme provides work experience, training, and a competitive London Living Wage salary. Don't miss out on live vacancies and the chance to ask questions to apprenticeship providers. 

For more details, email vacancies@lbbd.gov.uk 

Hosted by the Workwhile and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham this event will inform and inspire small businesses in Barking and Dagenham who are considering hiring apprentices with the aim to address your workforce challenges.

With 1BN members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide the potential of Linkedin is enormous, but with so many social media platforms to choose from how do you know if Linkedin is the right platform for you and your business?

This workshop will answer your burning questions and prepare you for Linkedin success.

By attending this workshop, you will learn the tricks, tips and secrets of successful Linkedin lead generation experts and thought leaders, refine your strategy and save valuable time by avoiding ‘rookie’ mistakes.

Join us for an exciting in-person XERO Workshop at The Grove Stratford.

This workshop is ideal for those who are new to Xero.

The workshop essential for any business that needs to manage its finances better and improve productivity.

It will give you a good understanding of what Xero is and how it can help you to collect payments faster, make payments in a timely manner, improve cashflow and submit accurate end of year returns for compliance purposes.

Saturday 17th, Tuesday 20th – Thursday 22nd February & Saturday 24th February 2024

10am – 4pm (Museum closed between 12pm – 1pm daily)

Step back to the Jurassic and see if you can spot all of the dinosaurs that have escaped the past and are hiding inside Valence House.

Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in

Step back into the Stone Age to create your own cave art, tools and jewellery with these prehistoric arts and crafts.

2 sessions available:
11am – 12.30pm
2pm – 3.30pm

£5.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable ages 5-12 years. Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.

Advanced booking essential.

Click here to book through Art Tickets.

Join us for an exciting in-person Strategic Sales Workshop at CEME! From Instagram to Facebook, Tik Tok to Linkedin, websites, email marketing through to leafletting, seminars, networking or advertising it can be daunting and confusing to know where to spend your time and hard-earned marketing budget! With estimates that small businesses are wasting up to 50% of their budgets on marketing, this is an essential workshop to attend if you are serious about maximising your marketing spend in 2024.

SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. This will be a reduced sensory session.

Step back into the Stone Age to create your own cave art, tools and jewellery with these prehistoric arts and crafts.

£5.50 per child. Recommended suitable ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Advanced booking essential. 

Click here to book through Art Tickets

Get creative discovering more about some of nature’s smallest creatures as you make your own creepy crawly creations.

2 sessions available:
11am – 12.30pm
2pm – 3.30pm

£5.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable ages 5-12 years. Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.

Advanced booking essential. 

Click here to book through Art Tickets

Join us for Barking and Dagenham's Largest Ever Free Family Health and Well-being Event!

Watch Video: https://youtu.be/0-J_DfK4kxY?si=lFdwDqsl3xr3siXL
Book your place: https://bit.ly/BDFamilyHealthEvent 

4pm – 5pm

SEND friendly session for children to enjoy with their families. This will be a reduced sensory session.

Get creative discovering more about some of nature’s smallest creatures as you make your own creepy crawly creations.

£5.50 per child. Recommended suitable ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Advanced booking essential.

 Click here to book through Art Tickets.

Decorate some delicious caveman cupcakes in this fun workshop for children and make a fancy box for your cupcake creations.

3 sessions available:
11am – 12pm
1.30 – 2.30pm
3.30 – 4.30pm

£8 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended suitable ages 3 and up. ​ Please ensure that you arrive promptly for the start of the session.

Advanced booking essential. 

Click here to book through Art Tickets

Digital transformation is the process of integrating digital technologies into all aspects of a business, including customer-facing and internal processes. It involves adopting digital technologies to create or modify processes across all areas of your business. The goal of digital transformation is to improve business performance, increase efficiency, and enhance customer experience.

Celebrate motherhood at the Community Baby Shower event, hosted by Barking and Dagenham Community Hubs. Whether you’re a mum or expecting, join us for a day dedicated to you and your little one!

Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 7th March 2024
- Time: 10am – 2pm
- Location: Thames Community Hub, Bastable Avenue, IG11 0LG

Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere where you can connect with other parents and families in the community. The event is packed with activities, games, and opportunities for mums to relax and revel in the joy of parenthood.

Immerse yourself in the Free African & Caribbean Health and Wellbeing Event at Barking Learning Centre! This vibrant gathering is dedicated to enhancing the health and spirit of our community.

Come along and be part of a day that promises not just to uplift your health but also your heart and soul.

Open to everyone, this event provides a unique opportunity to see a local doctor with no prior appointment, engage in health discussions, and benefit from a wide array of services tailored to the African & Caribbean communities.

Join us for an exhilarating Community Day at Future Youth Zone! This family-friendly event promises a day packed with fun and engaging activities for all ages.

🎨🎮⚽️ Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of arts, games, and sports activities. Let's make memories together in our friendly and vibrant community.

Activities Include:
- Creative Arts and Crafts
- Recreational Games
- Sports Day Games
- Cooking Sessions
- Boxing
- Music and Dance Performances

Join us for an exciting in-person Business Strategy Workshop at CEME!Where is your business at and where is it going? It’s a question that is not always so straightforward to answer for many small business owners. Through having a plan, you put your business on the right track to success. Without having a plan, you are at risk of underperforming of failing completely. In this workshop you will find out how to create a plan that will keep you on track for sustained success as you navigate the twists and turns of life as a business owner.

Have you ever wondered why millions of Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan each year?

Join Tharik Hussain for an inspiring afternoon as he describes Ramadan and its key principles as well as offering the religion-historical context to make clear why the month is so significant to Muslims beyond the popular perception, i.e. the key historical events that have taken place in the month.

Saturday 30th March
Tuesday 2nd – Thursday 4th April
Saturday 6th April
Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th April
Saturday 13th April

10am – 4pm (Museum closed between 12pm – 1pm daily)

Look high, look low and have an eggcellent time trying to find the hidden Easter eggs in  Valence House to claim your sweetie prize.

Suitable for ages 3 and up. FREE. Drop in.