If you are a young person aged between 16 to 30, the Princes Trust programme has a wide offering of courses and support for people in Thurrock, and areas across Essex. It helps:
- improve job prospects
- gain qualifications
- take part in residential projects
- take part in a community project
- develop new skills
The Prince’s Trust offerings are only for individuals who are not in employment, education or training (NEET).
GET INTO Programme
The Prince's Trust provides free 'on-the-job' courses that will help you gain valuable experience. Working with some of the largest employers in the country, across a range of sectors, the Get Into programmes will help improve your CV and interview techniques. Some courses include a trial shift with potential job offers available at the end.
https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/get-job/get-experience
Upcoming courses
Enterprise Online
- Free online 3-day business start-up training
- Low-interest loans which may be available
- Hel with market research and writing a business plan
- Free mentoring support for 2 years
- Other advice and help
To join email: [email protected]
Virtual Achieve
Eligibility: Age 11 - 19 and not in full time employment or education.
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Free access to our Achieve modules and qualification for all learners aged 11-19, to study in school or at home.
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Our Personal Development and Employability skills programme will give young people the opportunity to learn new skills and gain an ofqual accredited qualification.
To join, email: [email protected]
Development Awards
Small cash awards to help young people who are struggling to access an education, work or training opportunity due to lack of funds. Typically £100 to £150 - the award can be used to fund things such as travel, equipment, DBS checks in order to allow a young person to take up a job, college or training offer.
Call 0800 842 842 or visit www.princes-trust.org.uk
