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Latest News: Connexions Sunderland - Extended Opening Hours

From Wednesday 18th August 2010, the Connexions Office on the First Floor of The City Library and Arts Centre Building at 30-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, SR1 1RE will be open on a temporary basis until 6.30pm on Wednesday evenings.


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Next Event: 13/09/2010, Prince's Trust Team Programme


PrinceThe Prince's Trust Team Programme is a 12-week personal development programme for young people aged 16 to 25 who are unemployed (particularly those who have been unemployed for six months or more) or in a minority group, not sure what career path to take, wanting a change in life or just wanting to meet new people. For those on the programme, benefits such as Jobseeker's Allowance are not affected, and New Deal clients are also eligible to apply. The programme gives young people the chance to be part of a team carrying out a practical local community project, as well as a week at a residential activity centre, outdoor activities, a work placement to gain experience of the world of work and a team challenge. Young people on the programme can uncover hidden talents, improve their motivation, self-confidence and self-esteem, assume some responsibility and develop team-working and communication skills. Young people on the programme can also gain a nationally-recognised City & Guilds qualification, achieve a wider Key Skills award and also gain a first aid qualification, all of which can be useful when updating their CV. Careers advice and job search facilities are available. Travel expenses can be paid.

The next start dates and venues are:

  • September 13th 2010 at Washington (but running from Shiney Row College until a permanent venue in Washington is arranged)
  • September 20th 2010 at Shiney Row
  • September 27th 2010 at Sunderland Central Community Fire Station, Railway Row
  • January 10th 2011 at Easington Lane
  • January 17th 2011 at Shiney Row
  • January 24th 2011 at Washington
  • January 24th 2011 at Sunderland Central Community Fire Station, Railway Row

For more details of the courses at Easington Lane, contact Emma Clasper-Turner on (0191) 511 6469 or 0752 523 4367, or e-mail her on emma.clasper-turner@citysun.ac.uk.

For more details of the courses at Shiney Row and Washington, contact Mick on 0773 064 7895.

For more details of the courses at Sunderland Central Community Fire Station, Railway Row, Sunderland, SR1 3HE (near the junction of Hylton Road and Trimdon Street), ring Sharann Smith on (0191) 444 1289 or 0781 714 7435 or e-mail her on sharann.smith@twfire.gov.uk, or ring Alan D'Arcy on (0191) 444 1290, or ring 0796 849 2885.

For more information on the Prince's Trust in general, click on Prince's Trust.

For more information on the Team Programme in particular, including an online form, click on Prince's Trust Team Programme.



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