UNEMPLOYED Trowbridge youngsters are now looking to make the most of their new skills, after completing The Learning Curve’s 12-week Prince’s Trust Team programme.

The group celebrated completing the course at Trowbridge Town Hall last Wednesday (July 29), with friends and family joining them for a certificate presentation, awards and speeches.

Supported by Trowbridge-based Learning Curve, the programme is for 16-25 year olds currently not in education, employment or training and aims to build confidence and improve skills in communication and problem solving.

During the course, the learners completed a community project to transform the outdoor space at Studley Green Children’s Centre to create a garden for families to enjoy.

Craig Enderby, team leader for the Prince’s Trust, said: “It has been a really successful course and it was great to see so many friends and family at the end of course presentation.

“Everyone who completed the course found the confidence to stand up and do a speech about what they have learned during the 12 weeks, which is they would have struggled with at the start.

“They did a fantastic job at the Studley Green Children’s Centre during the course and some of the staff actually came to the presentation to thank them again for their work and say how amazing it now looks.

“One of our young ladies is now in employment after completing her work placement, while three others have had interviews. The rest are looking at taking on voluntary work or doing college courses and apprenticeships and have a much clearer idea about their future.”

As well as transforming the children’s centre garden by replacing the flooring, planting flowers and painting the fencing, the learners also went on a residential activity week and completed work experience and CV preparation.

Mr Enderby added: “They have all been really successful and they are now in a really great place to kick on and find employment. Their confidence levels are in a much better place and they now know how to handle the job application process.”

For more information about the next course, visit www.learningcurve.org.uk/TEAM