Prince’s Trust up Coming Courses
The Prince’s Trust South-West Delivery 2023
TEAM (16-25)
Team is our 12-week personal development and employability programme that includes a Level 1 Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills. Build up your CV, boost your confidence and make new friends!
Where: Gloucester, Bristol, Swindon
When: Young Gloucestershire:
Team 224 6th of February to 28th of April 2023
City of Bristol College:
Team 282 13th of February to 5th of May 2023 (College Green)
Team 234 2nd of May to 14th of July 2023 (Ashley Down)
Inner Flame (Swindon)
Team 33 27th of February to 19th of May
Further Information: reetta.sahlman@princes-trust.org.uk.
Get into Digital Marketing with Find Your Feet Digital (18-30) ONLINE – FULL
This online programme with Find Your Feet Digital will give you the experience and knowledge to start your career in digital marketing. Not only will you learn about organic and paid search, social media marketing, search engine optimisation and account management but you’ll also have the opportunity to support on a live campaign and gain work experience within the sector.
Taster Day: 2nd February (MS Teams)
Programme: Monday 6th February – Friday 10th February
Work skills and experience week: 13th – 17th February
Where: Microsoft Teams
Further Information: Please contact either beth.melton@princes-trust.org.uk or rosie.kinnear@princes-trust.org.uk
Get Hired (16-30)
Professional Apprenticeships will be teaming up with the Prince’s Trust to offer opportunities in I.T, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Project Management and Business. Join our 2-day Get Hired event to learn about these opportunities and gain support in applying – and even meet the employers!
Further information: sarah.pritchard@princes-trust.org.uk
Info Session: Monday 20 February 11am-12.00pm
Get Hired Preparation Day: Wednesday 22nd February, 10am-3pm
Get Hired Interviews: Thursday 23 February, 10am-3pm
Location: Prince’s Trust Centre, Victoria Street, BS1 6BY
Explore (16-30) – FEB DATES
Explore is a 3-week personal development programme which offers young people group activities and one-to-one support to help build confidence, get motivated, meet new people and identify and achieve their goals. We also develop employability and independent living skills. Young people will gain up to 6 sessions of 1:1 support after the programme to help them achieve their personal goals.
Group Induction: Wednesday 8th February
When: Tuesday 14th February – Thursday 2nd March
Further Information: Please contact either harry.goodrick@princes-trust.org.uk or sam.walton@princes-trust.org.uk .
Explore (16-30) – MARCH DATES
Explore is a 3-week personal development programme which offers young people group activities and one-to-one support to help build confidence, get motivated, meet new people and identify and achieve their goals. We also develop employability and independent living skills. Young people will gain up to 6 sessions of 1:1 support after the programme to help them achieve their personal goals.
Group Induction: Wednesday 15th March
When: Tuesday 21st March – Thursday 6th April
Further Information: Please contact either tom.christensen@princes-trust.org.uk or rosie.kinnear@princes-trust.org.uk
Get Started in Coding w/ Shapeways.io (16-30) ONLINE via Zoom
This online get started in coding program will give you an introduction into the world of web design. For example, on the program we will be using HTML and CSS to understand how to create and style a website. You will also learn how to identify basic code issues, troubleshoot effectively and consolidate your digital skills. After the program you will then be eligible to receive up to six sessions of 1:1 support from The Prince’s Trust to help achieve your desired goals.
Taster Day: Wednesday 15th of March
When: Monday 20th of March – Friday 24th of March
Where: Online via Zoom
Further Information: Please contact either harry.bates@princes-trust.org.uk or sakiya.ghalib@princes-trust.org.uk
Get Started with Cooking w/ Coexist Kitchen (16-30 years)
An exciting, in-person 5-day programme with Coexist kitchen, based in Easton. A chance to gain new cooking skills through practical learning and workshops, whilst also learning about nutrition, local produce and the cultural impact of food! Participants will also gain hospitality and hosting skills through planning and preparing an end of course celebration dinner to close the week.
Taster Day: Thursday 13th April
When: Monday 17th to 21st April
Where: Co Exist Community Kitchen, Easton, Bristol (Transport costs can be re-imbursed)
Further information: Please contact either tom.christensen@princes-trust.org.uk or sam.walton@princes-trust.org.uk
Get into Security w/ Prosec (18-30)
A two week, classroom based programme to gain the relevant training you need to gain your First Aid qualification and Door Supervisor qualifications. You’ll learn about safe means of physical intervention, customer service, licencing laws and managing conflict. Prince’s Trust will support you with your application and pay for your SIA licence on successfully passing the exams. You’ll have the chance to meet with industry employers and support finding work.
Taster Day: Wednesday 19th April
When: Monday 24th April to Tuesday 9th May
Get Hired: 11th and 12th May
Where: Prince’s Trust centre, Victoria Street, BS1 6BY (Transport costs can be re-imbursed)
Further information: Please contact beth.melton@princes-trust.org.uk
Monthly Programmes and Opportunities
Enterprise (18-30)
Do you or someone you know have a business idea? Our 4-day Enterprise course focuses on the skills you need to start a business – business planning, marketing, sales, budgeting and tax. Once you have completed the course, for the next 12 months, you will have access to 1-to-1 business mentoring, specialist workshops, grants and funding opportunities to help you turn your business idea into reality!
When: Monthly Information Sessions, with courses held once a month
Where: Microsoft Teams
Health and Social Care 101 Webinar (16-30)
Join this webinar to find out more about the health and social care sector! Find out about all the career opportunities available and hear from a guest speaker working in the sector.
When: we run two webinars a month, please find the dates for these in the link below.
Location: Zoom
How to sign up: please register via this page Start a Career in Health & Social Care | South West (princes-trust.org.uk)
Health and Social Care Mentoring (18-30)
We are offering young people who are interested in a career in the health and social care sector support from a mentor for up to six months. Mentors can help with applying for jobs and navigating applications, offering guidance, helping to create action plans or objectives, CV writing skills and interview techniques. Mentors will meet with young people virtually on a regular basis, for about an hour a week.
When: Anytime. The mentoring would be for up to 6 months, 1 hour a week.
Where: Virtual – over phone, email or video call (Microsoft Teams).
How: please register via this page Start a Career in Health & Social Care | South West (princes-trust.org.uk)
Development Awards (16-30)
Our Development Awards can cover the cost of course fees, tools or equipment up to £150 in order to help young people achieve their goals and move into education, training or employment. For more information, visit our website here.
Stand Alone Mentoring (16-30)
We can offer young people a mentor for up to six months. Mentors can help with applying for jobs and navigating applications, offering guidance, helping to create action plans or objectives, CV writing skills and interview techniques. Mentors will meet with young people virtually on a regular basis.
When: Anytime. The mentoring would be for up to 6 months, 1 hour a week.
How: please register via this page Start a Career in Health & Social Care | South West (princes-trust.org.uk)
How to enquire?
If you are a young person, you can contact us from 9am – 6pm Monday – Friday:
- Call us for free on 0800 842 842
- Live chat with us online here
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