Prince's Trust

Prince's Trust Team Programme

If you're you looking for adventure, direction, new skills, new challenges and fun, then this could be the programme for you.

What is the Prince's Trust Team Programme?
The Programme is a free, 12-week personal development course. It involves working in a team of up to 15 people, most of whom will be from a similar background as yourself. A Team Leader runs each Programme and is there to help you succeed over the 12 weeks.

What's in it for me?

The Programme will help you develop your skills, improve your self confidence and allow you to gain recognised qualifications (2 SQA qualifications and a first aid certificate) , while having fun and making friends.

'Before joining the course I was quite apprehensive, I didn't know what to expect . I thought I knew all there was to know about team work, leadership and communication skills, but taking part in this programme has really opened my eyes and helped to boost my self confidence . I can truly say that I'm proud of everyone who took part and feel I have made some very good friends.' Former Team Member, Matthew Merrison, 18

After the course you will get the chance to continue volunteering, move into Further Education or into employment.

'When I came onto the course I was a bit nervous because my timekeeping was a big problem and was the reason I never finished the last course I enrolled on. However, I managed to fix this because I learn how being late not only affected me but the rest of my team.' Former Team Member, Kristoffer Wilson, 20

• Week 1 Induction. Meet other team members and find out what to expect over the next 12 weeks.
• Week 2 Community Project Planning. Planning upcoming Team projects and placements.
• Week 3 Residential. Five days of team building, problem solving and fun at a outdoor residential centre.
• Weeks 4 & 5 Community Project.  This could be anything from painting a community flat to landscaping a nursery garden..
• Week 6 First Aid, everyone gets the chance to gain a First Aid Certificate. 
• Weeks 7 & 8 Community Work Placement. Would you like to work in a specific field? Now's your chance to gain experience.
• Week 9 Next Steps. During this week you will learn how to layout your CV, write letters and fill in application forms. You will also learn essential interview skills.
• Week 10 Team Challenge Planning. A week of planning for your final project.
• Week 11 Team Challenge. Your final project - you can take people away on an outdoor residential or undertake an environmental project. It's up to you.
• Weeks 12 Presentation. Show the world what the team has been up to over the last 12 weeks.

Apply on-line here or contact Stephen Morier, Prince's Trust Team Leader for more information on 0141 272 0625 or 07966088223 or alternatively you can email ptv@cardonald.ac.uk.

Next Team Start Dates

13 September 2010

25 January 2011

This programme is part funded by the European Social Fund.