Kwadwo, a pupil at Deptford Green School and a participant in the London Challenge scheme, went to Harley Street for a work placement at the Number One Health Group
Serious Intentions-7 steps to staying positive around negative people
Once again, some helpful advice from our colleague Steve Beckles-Ebusua at Serious Intentions http://www.seriousintentions.co.uk/ . I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. Click here for the article.
Visit to Lee Green Fire Station
Four Urban Synergy mentees went to Lee Green Fire Station to experience first hand what it is like to be a fire fighter, and learn the importance of teamwork and good communication skills.
Urban Synergy at New Scotland Yard
Urban Synergy were invited to Scotland Yard, to learn about Met-Track a scheme run by the Met Police to encourage young people to engage in athletics.
Pictures from the Q&A Event
Here are pictures from last Saturday’s Q&A event, where potential mentors met with Urban Synergy, to learn more about what we do and how to become an Urban Synergy mentor. Click here for a pdf.
Think Further Updated Pictures
The picture book for the Think Further Event has been updated see here!!
Q&A for New Mentors
Urban Synergy are holding a Q&A Session for prospective mentors. Date: Saturday 18th October 2008 Time: 6.30pm for 7pm prompt start until 9.00pm (refreshments provided) Address: New Life Assembly Church, Upland Rd, London, Dulwich SE22 0DA See brochure for more details. Â
Think Further – More Pictures
Here are more pictures (in the form of a photoshop album) of the Think Further Seminar. Thanks to Sue Watson, much appreciated.
Think Further Seminar
18th September 2008. At an event hosted by Urban Synergy at Prendergast School, Michael Isola of Oxford University, led a panel of fellow undergraduates from UK’s top universities together with an Oxford University lecturer, who shared their experiences of how they got to university, and how they are making the most of their time there. For more pictures click here.
Difficult Situation Management Class
This was held at Thomson Reuters Auditorium, Canary Wharf 29th August 2008 lead by Paul Lawrence from the Life Skills Training Consultancy.
Think Further Academic Seminar
Hosted by Michael Isola Oxford University Undergraduate This seminar aims to: Inform 13-18 year olds about the realities of university life Provide tips on how they should approach their path to university. Advise parents on how they can support their children throughout the process The evening will begin with an open session where a panel of undergraduates or recent graduates …
Urban Synergy Mentees visit Playvybz Internet Radio Station
Urban Synergy mentees visited Playvybz the internet radio station to get the inside information on the entertainment business and the ins and outs of putting a radio programme together