Young people across South Yorkshire are being allowed to change their lives in the New Year, thanks to the county’s police and fire services.
South Yorkshire Police and South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue will once again be teaming up to deliver the ‘life-changing’ Prince’s Trust Team Program course in January 2022.
Prince’s Trust Team Program
This is a course for people who are between 16 and 25 years old and not currently in work or full-time education. Lasting 12 weeks in total, the program gives young people the chance to meet new friends, gain personal confidence, and develop a wide range of life skills.
Importantly, it involves work placements that give the youngsters valuable experience and contact with lots of previous participants landing meaningful work afterward.
‘New Year, New You’ opportunity
Former Royal Marine, John Daley, who is currently team leader for the South Yorkshire Prince’s Trust Programme, believes this is a ‘New Year, New You’ opportunity.
“Over the years I’ve watched on proudly as these courses have changed hundreds of young lives, they do make a huge impact,” he said.
course features and benefits
Throughout the program, they meet new friends, gain qualifications, work experience, and a range of life skills"
John Daley adds, “In most cases, participants come away after 12 weeks with us feeling like a new person. Throughout the program, they meet new friends, gain qualifications, work experience, and a range of life skills."
He continues, “We also spend time looking at things such as drug awareness, good nutrition, mental health, and general healthy living."
two courses
John Daley concludes, “If you know someone that is between 16 and 25 years old, who is currently not in work or full-time education and, ultimately, needs a bit of a boost, please get in touch with us as this program could change their lives.”
There will be two courses commencing in January with 12 places on each. The first course will be based at Parkway Fire Station in Sheffield and begins on Monday 17 January. The second will be based at Dearne Fire Station in Rotherham and begins on Monday 24 September.
