Have just received the following information from the West Locality which covers Darlaston as well as Willenall. Hope you find it interesting and feel free to share with your network of friends: 

http://www.mywalsall.org/fis/  Local information on activities for communities and families

Princes Trust 12 Week Team Programme; WILLENHALL; STARTS ; 16TH APRIL 2018

Venue:  Willenhall Chart Centre, 19 Gomer Street, Willenhall, WV13 2NS

The programme re-engages young people, helping them to think about their futures.

It enables young people who have been victims, offenders, members of troubled families or simply lacking in confidence to be involved in a personal development programme which often leads to further education or employment.

• Learn the importance of team work
• Spend a week at a residential activity centre
• Undertake a project based in the local community
• Complete a work placement
• Take part in a team challenge involving caring for others
• Stage a team presentation, during which they recount their experiences

Participants can:

• Gain nationally recognised qualifications
• Uncover hidden talents
• Improve their motivation and self-confidence
• Assume some responsibility and leadership
• Develop team-working and communication skills
• Raise their awareness of their local community and how they can contribute to it* Focus on their future choices and develops their job application skills
• Focus on their future choices and develops their job application skills

Who is eligible:

• Young people aged 16 – 25 who are not in employment, education or training
• Young people can also continue to claim their benefits from the Job Centre Providers as this programme will support young people who are seeking employment.

From: Helen Fenton, Team Leader, City of Wolverhampton College, Prince’s Trust Department, Paget Road Campus | Wolverhampton | WV6 0DU

Mobile: 07917084410  Facebook: @princestrustwolvcoll

 

Old Bank Business Centre

We are excited to be launching our monthly networking group.

Date: Wednesday 28th March

Time: 08:00 am- 10:00 am

Old Bank Business will run on the last Wednesday each month and we are aiming the event purely for local, small business owners like you.

The event will be held in our own building, in the heart of Darlaston:
Old Bank Business Centre
43-45 Church St,
Wednesbury
WS10 8DU

Each month we are inviting a speaker who will provide valuable knowledge on a different aspect of running a small business.

For our first event, we are delighted to be welcoming West Midlands Police’s only Digital PCSO – Sean Long to educate us all on how we can safeguard our businesses from the current cyber threats.

We are even providing a light breakfast for all attendees,  so if you are able to make it – please register directly with the Old Bank Business Centre

Telephone:  0121 526 6999  Email:
info@oldbankbusiness.co.uk

Places are strictly limited and will be treated on a “first come, first served basis,” once the allocated tickets have gone – that is it until next month.

Easter Egg Hunt

Willenhall Town Centre

Date: Saturday 31^st March

Time 11am- 1pm

Easter Egg Trail & Prizes available

 

Free Job Club – Build your confidence & change your future!

Does your CV need a makeover

Do you need a little hep with your interview skills

Do you require support using a computer & job search sites?

So you want us to spruce up your application form

Come along.

• Moxley People’s Centre – 3 Queen Street- Wednesbury WS10 8TA
• Every Wednesday between 2pm-4pm
• From Employment & Skills Team at Ideal for All ; 0121 558 5555 or email info@idealforall.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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