NWRC inviting applications for programme aimed at providing confidence and motivation in young people

Eight students from North West Regional College (NWRC) in Derry have just completed a course aimed at building confidence and motivation in young people.

The Prince’s Trust Team Programme is a 12-week course for young people aged between 16 and 24.

Applications are now being accepted for the next Team Programme course which will begin on Monday, January 16, 2017 at NWRC.

During the 12 weeks, participants will be involved in a challenging programme that is delivered in a fun and interactive way.

It will also an opportunity for them to work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Sean Curran, Team Leader Prince’s Trust, said participants did not need to have any previous experience or educational qualifications to take part.

He added: “The entire 12 weeks have been designed with the young people in mind and include a two-week placement that has been tailored for them as individuals.

“The feedback we received from our most recent participants was that they found it very beneficial and they enjoyed the 12-week element to the course which is broken up into learning, residential, team work and work placement.”

The course is open to young people in the Derry, Strabane and Limavady areas.

The programme is free and allows participants to gain increased confidence, motivation and employability skills.

Applications are now being accepted for the next Team Programme course which will begin on Monday, January 16, 2017 at NWRC

For more information on the project please contact [email protected] (07794215217) or [email protected] (07834304266).

The course is a partnership between NWRC, the Prince’s Trust and the European Social Fund. Photo shows group pictured at the final presentation of the Princes Trust Team Programme which was held at North West Regional College. Front row, from left, Briedge Johnston, Curriculum Manager Hairdressing Foyle, Leo Murphy NWRC Principal, David Donaghy, participant, Connor Sharkey, participant, Dylan Carton, participant, Conor Hassan, Assistant Team Leader NWRC. Back row, left to right, Susan Chapman, Princes Trust, David Barr, participant, Samantha Traynor, Head of Department Training and Skills, Paddy Davidson, Princes Trust, Sean Curran, NWRC team leader and Brenda McKeagh.