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Pop-up Shop project
Have you always wanted to work in retail but wasn't sure whether it was for you? Now you can apply to run a shop in 7 weeks!
The shop with a difference!
If you live in Southwark and you are aged between 16-24, you can join a unique project organised by Creation Trust.
What will you learn?
Young people will learn how to set up a shop, they will have to think about their branding, layout of the shop, what to sell and at what price. It will require determination from the young people involved and the ability to act and function as a team.
Trainees will get the chance to make all the decisions, what to call the shop, what to sell… This is a really unique programme.
You will also learn negotiating skills, organisation skills, team work as well as get a real world experience of what is involved in setting up and managing a shop.
What are the benefits?
- There will also be opportunities for interview practice, job search and a series of one to one sessions for career planning, and real support to help trainees progress on to work, work placements, internerships or education.
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Lunch will be provided every day, we can also meet travel expenses if necessary.
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Anyone on JSA wishing to apply will be able to retain full JSA entitlement while on the placement
Training
Training will start on the Monday 6th February and finishes most days at 4pm. All the trainees will commit to attending the training five days a week, some of these will be based in the shop, some at the Robust jobs training centre on the Walworth Road, also in other locations relevant to the setting up of the shop.
Once the shop is open (1 March), there will be shift work, the shop is expected to open 6 days a week. Trainees will be able to determine the opening hours, though they are expected to cover at least 10 – 5 Tuesday – Sunday.
What you will need
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a real desire to work in the retail industry or who would like to run their own shop.
- Clear spoken English that enables you to give information and advice to visitors.
- Some previous retail experience, i.e. working in a shop or warehouse, or some other relevant training – though this is not essential.
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Team players- probably the most important quality to make the project a success, you will need to co-operate with others
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Commitment and reliability – do you really want to make this work?
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Genuine interest and passion for the project
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Positive and responsible attitude
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Ability to make decisions.
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Friendly, approachable and helpful attitude.
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Reliable, responsible and trustworthy.
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Flexible and co-operative with team members.
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Look presentable and clean
How to apply
Sent your CV by email to Sarah@creationtrust.org
Application deadline: 25th January 2012
Placements are offered on a first come first served basis.
Disability
If you are a disable person and would like to join this project, but there are aspects that you feel unable to meet, then please do get in touch and we will find a way to accommodate your needs into the programme.
Other information
- The project will be recorded with photos and social media - all trainees must be willing to help in this documentation.
- There will be no salary for working in the shop, but any profit made could be used as a start up grant or to pay college fees for trainees.
If you have any further questions contact Sarah 020 7703 8923 or email sarah@creationtrust.org
