Jamie Morris, Prince’s Trust team Manager at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, said: “I am delighted with this achievement. The team have worked hard to ensure we are delivering the highest possible standard in the best way to the young people of Grimsby.”

The programme has also been awarded ‘grade 1 (outstanding)’ status by the Grimsby Institute following an observation of teaching, learning and assessing informed by the Ofsted matrix.

Students who take part in the 12-week programme work towards qualifications including The Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills (QCF), Food Safety Level 2, Customer Service Level 2, First Aid, Equality and Diversity, Fire Safety and Road Safety.

Jamie continued: “With a non-judgemental approach, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is uniquely placed to reach young people who might be reluctant to engage with other agencies. The personal development skills gained through the programme help students to be more confident and motivated to move into education or employment.”

Since it began in 2011, the ‘Team’ programme has seen 112 young people from North East Lincolnshire take part in the programme. Delivered three times per academic year, students learn personal development planning, teamwork, community project, work experience and career planning.

Jamie said: “The Prince’s Trust Programme really can change people lives. Chris Sinderson, who is from Grimsby, was one of our recent students. When he began with us he was unemployed and struggling to find work. Chris achieved all the qualifications and training the course offered and upon completing he got a job within the food industry. He has now gone onto combine his employment with his recent enrolment into further education. The impact of such an outcome signifies a young person within their local community showing determination and drive to succeed.”

Further information on the Prince’s Trust ’Team’ programme can be found at local Job Centres or by visiting the ‘Humberside Fire and Rescue Service’s Prince’s Trust Team Programme’ Facebook page.