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• Do you want to attend college but feel nervous about the classroom environment?

• Do you require English and Maths for future courses?

• Do you spend all your money as soon as you receive it?

• Do you require help with searching for jobs, CV building and attending interviews?

• Do you want to learn valuable social skills whilst meeting new people and making friends?

• Do you want to be in full time education and benefit from everything a further education college can offer?

• Do you simply want to attend a college course that will allow you to unlock your potential and ACHIEVE a qualification?

If you have ticked any of the statements above, our Prince’s Trust Achieve one-year course could be for you!

The Prince’s Trust Achieve course is held at Stockton Riverside College and Redcar & Cleveland College. The course offers a calm learning environment where students can learn new skills and unleash their potential. The Achieve course is designed for all students aged between 16-19 years old looking for a college course that will fit their specific needs.

Meet the team Meet Claire

As a student I attended the old Bede College and really enjoyed the small nurturing environment it offered. I then attended Kirby College and completed a BTec in Health and Social Care, I then moved on to study Applied Social Science at The University of Humberside.

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SRC Proudly Delivering Prince’s Trust For 20 Years

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SRC Proudly Delivering Prince’s Trust For 20 Years

Whilst studying I worked part time as a care assistant, gaining experience working with the elderly, adults with mental health issues and people with learning difficulties.

After graduating in 1997, I was unsure what career to pursue I just knew I wanted to help others change and improve their lives in some way. I applied for a job as a Learning Support Assistant at Stockton & Billingham College and after a successful few years I decided to take the plunge and study for my PGCE to become a teacher.

After completing my PGCE, I worked in Holme House Prison teaching prisoners basic skills and I also worked at Middlesbrough Football Club engaging young people back into education using the power of football.

After being made redundant in 2010 I saw a post working for the College delivering Prince’s Trust programmes. I feel very fortunate that I have a role I really enjoy. I love working with young people and helping them overcome barriers and realise their full potential.

Meet Sam

After years of working as a Senior Sales Assistant with Next I knew I needed a change. With two young children, the long hours and 4am wake up calls were taking their toll. I’ve always had a passion for helping people and this led me to the decision to become a Teaching Assistant.

However, after months of failed interviews I began to give up hope, it wasn’t until I saw the role with The Prince’s Trust as an Achieve Programme Coordinator that my life really changed. With more than 13 years experience now delivering the Achieve Programme, I have loved working with young people and helping them realise their true potential. I am living proof that hard work and determination can get you to where you want to be.

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The Prince’s Trust Qualifications available (at E3 / L1 or L2)

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Prince’s Trust Award in Personal Development and Employability Prince’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability Prince’s Trust Diploma in Personal Development and Employability

6 Credits / 2 units 21 credits / 7 units 39 credits / 12 units

Units Title

Brief description

Planning for Personal Development (3 credits)

In this unit, the learner will consider their own strengths and areas for development. The learner will find out how to set both long-term and short-term goals, make and review their plans for achieving them.

Teamwork Skills (3 credits)

Learners will demonstrate how to work in a team. An insight will be gained into the advantages of working in a team and the art of providing constructive feedback.

Digital Skills (3 credits)

This unit ensures learners are confident in using their digital skills to find, present and share information, are aware of the wider uses digital skills have within a workplace and understand the use of technology as a form of communication.

Work Experience (6 credits)

Learners plan and undertake a practical work placement with an employer of their choice. Normally this is undertaken as a block. Students need to complete a minimum of 15 hours.

Managing my Money (3 credits)

Learners will have a greater knowledge of how to manage their money for the future and different forms of money lending and management.

Career Planning (3 credits)

The learners will understand how to search for jobs, fill in applications and the interview process in order to equip them with the skills to plan and progress successfully.

Undertaking an Enterprise Project (6 credits)

Learners will examine what an enterprise is. They will then plan, deliver and review their own enterprise project. This will be delivered as a team.

Interpersonal and Self-management Skills (3 credits)

This unit examines the importance of different communication methods. It looks at how students deal with situations that cause them stress. This is all combined in practical demonstrations delivered by the students.

Presentation Skills (3 credits)

Learners will plan and deliver a presentation as a team.

In many courses this is linked to the Keyfund event or end of course presentation.

Preparing for a Healthy Lifestyle (3 credits)

The learners analyse what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. This includes cooking and learning about nutrition.

Participating in Exercise (3 credits)

This unit is closely related to the healthy lifestyle unit.

Aspects covered include; social and health benefits; risks associated with exercise, importance of warm up / cool down and how to make your life more active.

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The Prince’s Trust Qualifications Units Continued

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Units Title

Brief description

Customer Service (3 credits)

Using digital skills to find, present and share information, be aware of the wider use digital skills have within a workplace and understand some of the implications to using technology as a form of communication.

Personal Project (3 credits)

The learner selects a project which is relevant to their personal interests and carries it out as an individual.

Project management skills should be developed.

Examples could include projects related to music, gardening or IT etc.

Community Project (6 credits)

Community project is undertaken as a team/group.

The aim of this unit is for the learner to plan, complete and review a project in the wider community.

Practising Leadership Skills (3 credits)

This unit is designed for learners who demonstrate leadership potential to individually develop their skills.

Please note that as this unit requires the practical demonstration of good leadership skills it is only available at Level 1 and Level 2.

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MORE ABOUT OUR ENGLISH AND MATHS MODULE… English and maths are important life skills and we do our best to make sure the skills you’re developing in class are relevant to helping in your course and everyday life. From letter writing in English to working with money and calculating finances in maths, we will do our best to give you the confidence and skills to succeed in life.

If you haven’t already achieved grade 9-4/A*-C in these subjects at GCSE, you will continue to work towards these as part of your programme.

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AIDAN SUCCESS STORY From unemployment and uncertainty to aiding the country during a global pandemic, life has taken a turn for Aidan. Despite completing a plumbing course, he couldn’t see a future for himself in the industry and after being rejected for another college course he was unsure of his next move. He said: “The plumbing course was great but I really couldn’t see a future with it and I didn’t know what to do.”

Unsure of his next move and with no experience in the world of work it wasn’t until he found The Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme at Stockton Riverside College that his life changed. Going on to find work, first in customer service and then promoted to a full-time role in quality assurance with the track and trace service, Aidan, 19, added: “The Prince’s Trust course really did change my life, it helped with my CV, I got valuable work experience and without Claire I wouldn’t be where I am today. It really helped focus my life and without it, I don’t know where I would be today.”

MORE ABOUT OUR MONEY MANAGEMENT MODULE… During the course you will learn the importance of managing money, the benefits of a personal budget and where you would go if you got into debt. The module will give you the skills and confidence to understand your payslip and how to allocate your earnings for things such as rent and food etc.

ADAM SUCCESS STORY Not everybody joins a course for a qualification, some crave the routine and support of a classroom environment.

This was the case for Adam, 19, from Portrack, who was unsure of what to do after leaving school. Currently living on his own, Adam had dreams of taking a gap year and experiencing the world.

He said: “I have always wanted to experience the world before settling down but I needed something in the meantime to keep me busy.

When my support worker recommended The Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme I decided to give it a go.”

After completing modules such as money management and healthy eating Adam felt that the course allowed him to become more self-aware and able to deal with his emotions better.

He added: “Living on my own, the money management module really helped, I also found the healthy eating module really interesting. I’m really glad I completed the course, the team were really supportive I was able to socialise more with others on my course. It really brought a routine to my life which helped me a lot mentally and emotionally.”

MORE ABOUT OUR CAREER PLANNING MODULE… Throughout the course you will be taught how to look for jobs, how to fill in application forms and the overall interview process. You will be given the skills to plan and progress into employment successfully.

Each student will be guided through a structured process that will enable them to apply for jobs, attend interviews and gain some experience in a functioning workplace.

AMY SUCCESS STORY A school environment isn’t for everyone. This was the case for Amy, who despite signing up for a college course, was not enjoying her time in the classroom.

With a passion still to succeed, Amy was unsure of her next move and after dropping out from her course she was concerned that she may have to wait another academic year.

Amy said: “I was really stuck, I knew that I wasn’t reaching my true potential in a classroom but I still wanted to succeed. It wasn’t until I came across the Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme that I found something to suit me.”

With a range of modules from employability skills, mock interviews, work placements and charity work, Amy’s confidence grew and she was able to explore a host of different career options.

Amy added: “The course was nothing at all like school and team leader Claire was a huge part of that. I felt like more of an adult and I was able to explore a range of different careers that I was interested in.”

After trying dog grooming, despite enjoying herself, Amy decided a life in admin interested her more. Now an admin apprentice at Stockton Riverside College she finally feels like she has found something she is interested in.

Amy said: “Stockton Riverside College is a familiar place for me and that really helped with my anxiety. I’m now studying maths and ICT but also gaining valuable work experience at the same time. I’m so grateful to Claire and The Prince’s Trust for all their help, guidance

PRINCE’S TRUST STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE FAMILIES OF SICK AND PREMATURE BABIES The Prince’s Trust Achieve Programme, which is delivered by the Education Training Collective, is a year long study programme for those aged 16 to 19 and aims to teach them skills such as teamwork and money management. As part of their qualification, the group must take part in an enterprise project which involves running a business with the proceeds going to a local charity.

After taking part in a "Dragon’s Den" - style presentation, the group were awarded a £30 loan from the College in order to run their enterprise project. With the loan, the group held an Easter raffle and cake stall and sold blind cards to raise money for Neoangels. Neoangels is a charity designed to support families of sick and premature babies on the Neonatal Unit at the University Hospital of North Tees and James Cook Hospital. It offers services such as financial support, help with food, travel and parking costs as well as emotional support. Raising a total of £273.50, the group was successful in being able to repay their £30 loan and also donate the rest of the funds to their chosen charity.

Samantha Peacock, Achieve Programme Team Leader, said: “I am so proud of the team, they worked so hard to raise as much money as they could for this amazing charity. They displayed amazing teamwork and their work on the stalls really boosted their confidence.”

The group raised enough money to make up seven care packages for families on the ward which would be shared between the University Hospital of North Tees and James Cook University Hospital.

Susan Bridel, Chief Executive Officer at Neoangels, said: “It was fantastic to have the opportunity to come along and meet these entrepreneurial youngsters to find out how they used their business skills to make £30's go such a long way on behalf of our charity.

An amazing job done by the whole team. The Princes Trust is a great organisation and the Achieve Pro-gramme clearly encourages youngsters to gain confidence and increase both work and life skills. It was great to hear how everyone could identify and share the benefits they had gained out of the programme as they completed this enterprise project. So its a big thank you to the group, the Princes Trust and Programme Leaders who together made this donation possible".

UNDERTAKING AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS As a student you will examine what enterprise is. As part of a team you will then plan, deliver and review an enterprise project.

By taking part in these units you will gain skills you never realised you had. You will also gain a vast amount of experience that will be invaluable when progressing forward for interviews and future job opportunities.

UNDERTAKING AN ENTERPRISE PROJECT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS...CONTINUED The Prince’s Trust Achieve programme, which is delivered by the Education Training Collective, tasks its students, as part of an enterprise module, to run a small business, improve their teamwork, money management and customer service skills. The proceeds of the business would then be donated to a local charity chosen by the students.

The Prince’s Trust Achieve Team Leader Claire said: “The students chose to run their enterprise project at Christmas time and donate the profits to the Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal. They carried out lots of research but eventually decided they wanted to buy gifts for local children and teenagers who might be struggling at Christmas.”

Working as a team, the students decided to run a festive raffle and stall, they also made a giant chocolate Santa sleigh and a chocolate hamper to raffle.

Raising £128.08 in total, they also sold football blindcards, cakes and Christmas tea lights around Stockton Riverside College to boost their efforts.

Achieve student Jodie said: “I loved everything about the enterprise module, not only did we get to help others, but running the stalls and things also really helped to boost my confidence. We planned a "Dragon’s Den" - style pitch to raise money for our supplies and we then budgeted to make up the hampers and the chocolate sleigh, etc.”

Major Michael Barker, Commanding Officer, Stockton Salvation Army said: "We would like to thank the young people from the Prince's Trust Achieve Programme for their help over the Christmas period. The demand for both gifts and food was very high and with the support of organisations and individuals were were able to supply in excess of 500 toy parcels and 250 food vouchers. The support we receive from the community of Stockton is greatly appreciated. Thank you once again."

THE PRINCE’S TRUST QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS (AT E3 / L1 OR L2) PRINCE’S TRUST AWARD IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY PRINCE’S TRUST CERTIFICATE IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY PRINCE’S TRUST DIPLOMA IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY To register your interest or for more information please contact: ACHIEVE REDCAR - Email samantha.peacock@the-etc.ac.uk ACHIEVE STOCKTON- Email claire.mcgarvey@the-etc.ac.uk

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES Learners from the Prince’s Trust Achieve programme utilise the skills and qualifications gained to move onto positive destinations suited to their individual aspirations and pathways.

83% of learners on Prince’s Trust programmes move onto a positive destination such as:

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EMPLOYMENT

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A VOCATIONAL FURTHER EDUCATION COURSE

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A STRUCTURED VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITY

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APPRENTICESHIP

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HIGHER EDUCATION

An example of this is Rebecca who successfully completed the L1 Prince’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability in 2016. She then successfully worked through BTEC qualifications in Travel and Tourism and is now embarking on her second year degree in Aviation and Tourism.

WORK EXPERIENCE All learners on Prince’s Trust Achieve study programme undertake planned work experience and work related experience with local employers. Their placement fulfills a unit qualification as well as providing young people with vital workplace skills and experience to enhance their CV and aid positive progression. Learners also gain a reference from successfully completing their placements.

STUDENT BURSARY INFORMATION Etc. Prince’s Trust

Our student bursary application is available now! If you would like help with the costs of travel, meals, uniform and kit or childcare, complete the online application form today!

Find the application here: www.stockton.ac.uk/studentbursary-application You will also find a handy step by step video on how to complete the bursary application in the Travel, Meals and More section of the Student Services page on our website.

CONTACT US STOCKTON RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

REDCAR & CLEVELAND COLLEGE

Tel: 01642 865 400 Achieve Mob: 07436 795 870 Email Achieve: claire.mcgarvey@the-etc.ac.uk

Tel: 01642 473 132 Mob: 07875 381 711 Email Achieve: samantha.peacock@the-etc.ac.uk