Oldham young people invited for Prince’s Trust course

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

Due to the location change, Oldhamers taking part in the course will receive a free bus pass for their journey to and from the fire station.

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

It will start on Monday, September 25.

Attendees will gain a range of qualifications, including a Manual Handling/Health and Safety Certificate, Level 1 Food Hygiene, First Aid at work, and a Personal, Employability, Achievement and reflection for Learning (PEARL) award, amongst others.

Those looking to sign up to the course should contact Rebecca Sutherland at the Prince’s Trust directly.

Rebecca Sutherland (left) manages the scheme in Oldham (Image: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service/Prince’s Trust)

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Ms Sutherland, Prince’s Trust team manager at Oldham Fire Station, said: “We are recruiting for our next team programme with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

“I am looking to recruit young people aged 16-25 not in education or full-time employment.

“The programme will take the young people on a journey of self-development over the course of 12 weeks, provide skills, qualifications and much more.

“The team will run from Manchester Central fire station, the young people will be provided with a free bus pass for their journey.

“The next team will start on 25/09/23, if you would like more information or know of anyone who would be interested, please contact Rebecca on 07734 275666 or by email at sutherlandr@manchesterfire.gov.uk.”