About us
We are currently recruiting for the next TEAM programme which starts on the 9th of March 2015. TEAM is a FREE 12-week personal development course, offering work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week. Also gaining a certificate in Employment, teamwork and community skills. More than 70% of unemployed participants go on to jobs, training or education within three months of completing. Through building yourconfidence and motivation, Team members are encouraged to think about your futures; this includes preparing a post-programme development plan. During the 12 weeks you: - Uncover hidden talents - Assume some responsibility for tasks - Develop team-working and communication skills - Gain awareness of their local community and how they can contribute to it - Gain nationally recognised qualifications How does it work? During the 12 week programme, Team members: - Spend a week away at a residential activity centre - Undertake a project based in their local community - Complete a work placement - Participate in a team challenge, involving caring for others - Stage a team presentation, during which they recount their experiences Who is eligible? Young people aged 16 – 25: - Especially if you are part of The Trust’s other target groups, which are: people leaving care, young offenders, educational underachievers and the long term unemployed.