Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit a team of young people from the local area to take part in a free Prince’s Trust Team programme.

The course, which starts on Monday, June 6, is open to residents from the Winsford, Middlewich, Northwich and Knutsford areas and runs for 12 weeks.

It is designed to give local young people between the ages of 16 and 25 the opportunity to learn new skills, complete qualifications and gain greater self-confidence.

During the 12 weeks the team will take part in a number of activities before graduating from the programme. These include:

Raising money to complete a community project

Food hygiene and first aid courses

Health and safety and driving awareness training

Attending a week-long residential with team building activities. ​

Team members will also gain a wealth of skills and knowledge from companies such as Barclays, including project management, mock interview training and possible work experience.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Prince’s Trust project co-ordinator Tamsen Lesko said: “This programme is free and is designed to help develop young people’s skills and confidence through practical community projects and work experience. The primary focus here is team work within the community which supports our local neighbourhoods.

“Experience shows us that 80% of all graduates from the programme have gone on to achieve great things as a result, this includes getting back into or going forward into education or gaining employment and training.”

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has had a long, strong and proud partnership with The Prince’s Trust for over 20 years and continues to see the benefits that arise from the work it does. The programme aims to move young people into full time employment and job related training.

Programme manager Jason McTigue said: “The 12-week programme is all about helping young people meet their full potential so we are asking anyone between 16 to 25 years of age who would like to gain qualifications, improve motivation, self-confidence and be part of a Prince’s Trust team to get in touch.”

If you would like to find out more information about the Northwich and Winsford team programme, contact assistant programme manager Jennie Pye on 07875 565 095 or visit www.cheshirefire.gov.uk.