An exhilarating once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help our town's young adults has been announced.

The Macclesfield course advertised by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service will help young adults gain confidence and employability skills.

The course includes a team building residential week, participation in a community project and a 2-week work placement.

This is a free personal development course that helps young people develop and improve skills in key areas such as:

The TEAM programme starting next month, will boost the following for Macc youngsters:

Communication

Confidence

Working with Others

Setting and achieving goals

Job Search skills

Leadership

Various qualifications can be gained from the course, including:

Prince's Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills

Emergency First Aid at work (HSE Approved)

Basic Food Hygiene (certified by CIEH)

British Safety Council Level 1 Award in Health & Safety at Work

The Fire & Rescue Service delivers over 20% of all Prince's Trust Team programmes in the UK.

They've helped thousands of young Brits change their lives with new skills since 1992.

Macclesfield Prince's Trust Team are recruiting now for their next team programme starting on 20 September 2021.

"We are looking for young people of Macclesfield up to the age of 25 who are not in education, employment or training to join the TEAM programme," they said.

"If you are interested in meeting new people, gaining qualifications, working with the community, building confidence and having fun, please call email [email protected]."

If you would like further information about applying for a place please email - [email protected] or call Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service headquarters telephone number - 01606 868700.

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