Oldham’s Princes’ Trust programme for young people is returning to the borough for 2024.

The course, which is usually run at Oldham Fire Station, had taken place at Manchester Community Fire Station, on Thompson Street in Manchester, due to refurbishment taking place at Oldham Fire Station.

The 12-week course is open to young people aged 16 to 25 who are not in education or full-time employment.

A new bespoke team room including a classroom, office, kitchen and toilet has been built at the fire station to facilitate the programme.

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Young people who take part will gain two weeks of work experience alongside a range of qualifications, including a Manual Handling/Health and Safety Certificate, Level 1 Food Hygiene, Level 1 Money management, First Aid at work, and a Personal, Employability, Achievement and reflection for Learning (PEARL) award, amongst others.

The course will run from January 29, 2024 for 12 weeks at the Lees Road fire station site.

A networking coffee morning is also being planned for the new space in early January.

Those looking to take part should contact Rebecca Sutherland on 07734 275666 or email sutherlandr@manchesterfire.gov.uk.

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GMFRS’ Princes Trust team manager Rebecca Sutherland said: “I am very excited to be coming back to support the young people of Oldham.

“We have a brand new, bespoke room which has been designed to run the team.

“I am recruiting for the next 12-week programme which will begin on January 29.  

“If you’re working with or know a young person, aged 16-25, that is looking to build confidence as they step forward towards employment, apprenticeships or college please ask them to text their name, age and postcode to 07850 698595 and we'll be in touch.” 

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