Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service deliver a FREE 12-week Prince’s Trust Team Programme.

This personal development course gives you the opportunity to gain a qualification, build skills such as confidence, teamwork and motivation – all while helping your local community. The course runs three times a year in January, May and September, from locations around Merseyside.

If you wish to find out more about the course, please contact the team on 0151 296 6466 or email youthengagementteam@merseyfire.gov.uk.

When will I start the course and how long will it take?

This course takes 12 weeks to complete and takes place on the following start dates:

  • Term 1: 18th September 2023 – 8th December 2023
  • Term 2: 15th January 2024 – 5th April 2024
  • Term 3: 6th May 2024 – 26th July 2024

What will I study?

This course will support you to do the following:

  • Improve your chances of getting a job
  • Increase your confidence
  • Discover your hidden talents
  • Develop new and exciting skills
  • Make new friends
  • Gain a qualification

Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?

You don’t need any qualifications to join this course.

Students join the programme from different backgrounds, with different skills, abilities and experiences and the one thing that they all share is a desire to change or develop an aspect of themselves.

What are the course fees?

This course is free for those aged 16 – 25.

What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?

All students who successfully complete this programme will be supported to find employment and will leave with a professional CV and interview skills!

Are you ready to apply?

Email youthengagementteam@merseyfire.gov.uk or call 0151 296 6466.

Ref: Marie Davies