Middlesbrough training centre set to provide new opportunities for town's youth

A new training initiative in Middlesbrough is said to be providing opportunities for young people to learn new skills for employment.

Based at the Jellystone Park training centre in Grove Hill, the training centre - run by Middlesbrough Environment City - has been supported by funding from Thirteen in partnership with Travis Perkins Managed Services.

Training will provide practical activities supported by the development of key skills including horticultural activities, cooking using on-site ingredients, cycle maintenance skills to an accredited standard and support to improve literacy and numeracy.

David Scriven, horticulture project and training coordinator for Middlesbrough Environment City, said: “Training courses such as these allow us to improve the life skills of young people who may not have the opportunity to enter formal further education after they have left school.

“We hope it will improve their chances of getting a job or encourage them to look for more courses that they may enjoy.”

The courses run for two days a week, over six weeks with a maximum number of six participants per course and will benefit young people, particularly those who are currently unemployed or not in training.

Susan Borrow, Thirteen’s employability manager, added: “Thirteen is committed to helping people get the most out of their lives by supporting them to develop their skills and helping them to find employment.

“Initiatives like this are vital to help people find work, gain new skills and build confidence so they can achieve their ambitions.”

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