CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service are seeking new recruits in Winsford to join the Prince’s Trust programme.

Recruitment has now started for the free 12-week course, which is run by the fire service.

The programme focuses on giving young people aged between 16 and 25 the opportunity to learn new skills, complete qualifications and gain greater self-confidence.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Prince's Trust project co-ordinator, Tamsen Lesko, said: "We hope that through this programme we can help develop young people's skills and confidence through practical community projects and work experience.

"Experience shows us that 80 per cent of all previous young people who have graduated from the programme have gone on to achieve things as a result.

“This includes getting back into or going forward into education or gaining employment and training."

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are now looking for more youngsters to enrol in the next course, which starts on Monday, September 28.

Winsford project manager, Jason McTigue, said: "We are looking for young people who are not currently working or not in education who may need a bit of a boost to their confidence.

“They may also lack motivation to develop skills that are crucial to them getting a job.

"If you think that this sounds like you then please phone the Winsford team for an informal chat.

“Alternatively, you may know someone in your family or a friend who you think might benefit from the programme. If so then please ask them to get in touch.

“The 12-week programme is all about helping young people meet their full potential so we are asking anyone between 16 to 25 years of age who would like to gain qualifications, improve motivation, self confidence and be part of a Prince's Trust team to get in touch."

For more information contact Jennie Pye on 07875 565 095 or visit cheshirefire.gov.uk