FORWARD project -
People over 50 who are not currently working have the chance to try out a range of rural jobs from brewing beer to bee keeping, making bread and grafting trees under a new 6 month FORWARD project we are running in Norfolk and north Suffolk, some areas of this project can be started straight away.
We are delighted to be able offer local people, free opportunities to try out what its like to be involved in the rural economy.
FORWARD has two strands; one giving opportunities for work experience and another providing craft workshops using a variety of media; from digital photography to working with clay or making jewellery. A list of some of the opportunities is at the end of this article.
We are now inviting applications from people wanting to take advantage of the workshops or work experience, which are happening across Norfolk.
Financial help.
The project offers help with the cost of travel and some other expenses, applicants must not be economically active and the project is aimed at benefiting people over 50 years of age in particular, but not exclusively.
To apply or for more information please telephone us on 01603 424102 or email us at info@producedinnorfolk.com
.
Work experience opportunities available include:
Brewing, Catering, Bread making, Pastry making, Horticulture, Recipe Development, Retail and Office Administration, Digital photography, Picture framing, IT, Reception duties, Animal husbandry.
Work experience is a minimum of 3 half days
Craft Workshop opportunities include:
Silk paper making, Tile decoration Jewellery Design and making, Lead work and stained glass, Bead making, Painting, Printing, Printed textiles, Digital photography IT, Working with clay, Hat dressing.
Craft training is 5 weeks of 3 hours.
Jane Miller
Managing Director
Produced In Norfolk
01603 424102
Registered in England No. 05338671
Room 5
Melbourne House,
Arminghall Close
Norwich
NR3 3UE
FORWARD is funded by the European Social Fund and supported by the Learning and Skills Council.
Website
provided
by
Dog-
