Here is a summary of the activities that happened within Urban Synergy over the last few months. Thanks again to all our supporters for helping to make it all possible.
Moving into Leading and Managing Services for Children and Young People
Interested in Leading and Managing Services for Children and Young People? See link for details of a course.
Flyer for the 2nd Annual Seasonal Social Event
The event is to be held on 5th December 2008, at Thomson Reuters, Canary Wharf 7:30-9:30pm, for more detail see flyer, click to enlarge. See pdf for directions.
Mentee at BBC 1xtra Radio Station
Arranged by Harmony Productions, TJ an aspiring deejay and Urban Synergy mentee, went to the studios of BBC 1xtra radio station
London Challenge Boy goes to Harley Street for work experience
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.