CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is looking to recruit young people from the Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich area to take part in a free Prince's Trust programme.

The course, which starts on Monday, January 30, and runs for 12 weeks, will give young people between the ages of 16 and 25 the opportunity to learn new skills, complete qualifications and gain greater self-confidence.

During the 12 weeks the team will take part in a number of activities to graduate from the programme.

These include raising money to complete a community project, food hygiene and first aid courses, health and safety and driving awareness training, and attending a four-ay residential with team building activities.

Team members will also gain a wealth of skills and knowledge from corporations such as Barclays, including project management, mock interview training and possible work experience.

Tamsen Lesko, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Prince's Trust project co-ordinator, said: "This programme is designed to help develop young people's skills and confidence through practical community projects and work experience. The primary focus here is teamwork within the community which supports our local neighbourhoods.

"Experience shows us that 80 per cent of all graduates from the programme have gone on to achieve great things as a result, this includes getting back into or going forward into education or gaining employment and training."

If you would like to find out more information about the Northwich, Middlewich and Winsford team programme then please contact programme manager Louise McMahon on 07837075094 or visit the website on cheshirefire.gov.uk