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There’s been more success stories shared at Stockton Riverside College today where the Prince’s Trust Stockton Team put on their final presentation.
From creating home starter kits to playing wheelchair basketball with injured soldiers, there’s no denying it has been a busy 12 weeks for the Team.
“We’ve done a lot,” said Ryan Hutchinson, 18, of Thornaby. “It has been really good.”
With his ambitions now set on gaining an electrical apprenticeship, he said: “It has certainly helped me to realise what I want to do in the future.”
That’s the aim of The Prince’s Trust Team programme, to help young unemployed people aged 16 to 25 work out what it is they want to do and give them the life skills to help get them there.
Former St Patrick’s Catholic College student Ryan said: “I would recommend it to anyone. It gives you a lot of skills like confidence and leadership and helps to get you where you want to be in life.”
Jonathan Clough, pictured, agrees. A History graduate the 22-
year-old from Stockton admitted that he was sceptical about signing up to the Prince’s Trust programme but 12 weeks on and he is now singing its praises.
“It has changed my perspective,” he said. “Now I know that the course can be beneficial to everyone. It has helped me massively, giving me more confidence and building my leadership and communication skills.”
Plus for Jonathan, who plans to continue his studies at university, a two-week work placement at Auckland Castle has led to a volunteering opportunity with the curating team at the castle.
Do you want to find out how The Prince’s Trust could help put you on the path to a bright future? Stockton Riverside College offers Team programmes at venues across Teesside and the wider region. For details visit: www.stockton.ac.uk/princes-trust/
From creating home starter kits to playing wheelchair basketball with injured soldiers, there’s no denying it has been a busy 12 weeks for the Team.
“We’ve done a lot,” said Ryan Hutchinson, 18, of Thornaby. “It has been really good.”
With his ambitions now set on gaining an electrical apprenticeship, he said: “It has certainly helped me to realise what I want to do in the future.”
That’s the aim of The Prince’s Trust Team programme, to help young unemployed people aged 16 to 25 work out what it is they want to do and give them the life skills to help get them there.
Former St Patrick’s Catholic College student Ryan said: “I would recommend it to anyone. It gives you a lot of skills like confidence and leadership and helps to get you where you want to be in life.”
Jonathan Clough, pictured, agrees. A History graduate the 22-year-old from Stockton admitted that he was sceptical about signing up to the Prince’s Trust programme but 12 weeks on and he is now singing its praises.“It has changed my perspective,” he said. “Now I know that the course can be beneficial to everyone. It has helped me massively, giving me more confidence and building my leadership and communication skills.”
Plus for Jonathan, who plans to continue his studies at university, a two-week work placement at Auckland Castle has led to a volunteering opportunity with the curating team at the castle.
Do you want to find out how The Prince’s Trust could help put you on the path to a bright future? Stockton Riverside College offers Team programmes at venues across Teesside and the wider region. For details visit: www.stockton.ac.uk/princes-trust/
