The Prince’s Trust Team Programme

The Prince’s Trust Team Programme is a free 12-week personal development course for 16-25 year olds. It is designed to give young people the opportunities to develop confidence, motivation, communication and life skills by getting them to work as a team and complete projects in the local community.

We offer exciting challenges, which help build confidence and motivation, give young people new skills and qualifications. Taking part will help young people get the jobs they want.

During the programme, young people will:

  • Develop practical skills which will help in life, and in a job
  • Meet new people
  • Enjoy an action packed week away from home
  • Take part in challenging projects –which they choose
  • Benefit from three weeks work experience
  • Be given help with their CV
  • Make a difference to the local community
  • Have an amazing time

What is the qualification?

Every young person on the Team Programme is working towards gaining The Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills. It is a portfolio based qualification so there are no exams to sit.

How long does it take?

Each Team runs for 12 weeks: Monday-Friday from 9:30am-4:30pm.

How much does it cost?

This course is totally FREE and if you are unemployed you can still claim benefits.

Where is this on offer?

South Thames College run the Prince’s Trust Team Programme from 8 different locations: Merton; Wandsworth; Croydon; Tooting; Kingston; Sutton; Mortlake and Mitcham.

When do the next Team Programmes start?

Merton: 8 May 2012

Wandsworth: 8 May 2012

Croydon: 8 May 2012

NEW! Tooting: 8 May 2012

Kingston: 14 May 2012

Sutton: 14 May 2012

Mortlake: 14 May 2012

Mitcham: 14 May 2012

How do I apply?

For Merton contact: The Prince’s Trust Merton Team, South Thames College, Merton Campus, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5QX

T: 020 8408 6444   M: 07771 375022
E: merton.pt@south-thames.ac.uk

For Wandsworth contact: The Prince’s Trust Wandsworth Team, The Penfold Centre, 1 Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth, London, SW18 4TJ

T: 020 8874 4679   M: 07775 022 297       
E: wandsworth.pt@south-thames.ac.uk

For Croydon contact: The Prince’s Trust Croydon Team, Sir Philip Game Centre, 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6EA

T: 020 8655 1558   M: 07920 824 011
E: croydon.pt@south-thames.ac.uk

For Tooting contact: The Prince’s Trust Tooting Team, South Thames College, Merton Campus, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5QX

T: 020 8408 6444
E: emma.grimes@south-thames.ac.uk

For Kingston contact: The Prince’s Trust Kingston Team, Searchlight Youth and Community Centre, Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3RX

T: 020 8974 8494   M: 07771 375 026       
E: kingston.pt@south-thames.ac.uk

For Sutton contact: The Prince’s Trust Sutton Team, PO Box 186, Wallington Methodist Church, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0WS

T: 020 8773 0630   M: 07827 851 918
E: sutton.pt@south-thames.ac.uk

For Mortlake contact: The Prince’s Trust Mortlake Team, United Reformed Church, Vernon Road, Mortlake, London, SW14 8NH

T: 020 8876 9756   M: 07775 022 299
E: mortlake.pt@south-thames.ac.uk

For Mitcham contact: The Prince’s Trust Mitcham Team, New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1LT

T: 020 8764 3500   M: 07584 238 842
E: mitcham.pt@south-thames.ac.uk