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Key to the Programme is the young people are challenged in terms of physical effort and perceptions they may have on personal issues such as being long-term unemployed, how much money they need to live the lives they want, the value of being employed, confidence levels and how they get on with other people.
Of the 'Class of February 2005'
- 10 young people have passed the CBT Course (Motor Scooter)
- 8 more are due to complete the CBT Course
- 20 young people have passed a Staffordshire Ambulance Service NHS Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Course
- 20 young people have been made aware of a Sports Leadership Course
- 4 young people have been accepted onto a Princes Trust programme
- 5 young people have gained full attendance and will be receiving a special letter from the Club to include as a reference for job applications
- 2 young people were involved in the selection process of a new full-time member of staff, which will be useful for including within CVs
8. What's in it for Young People?
There are no doubts that the young people are enjoying responding to Stoke 'Challenges', such as:
- Gaining new qualifications, passing a motor bike Compulsory Basic Training Course (CBT) and gaining a scooter licence;
- Surviving 24 hours in the 'wild' in Wales
- Taking part in a midnight walk in a remote forest;
- Canoeing across open water, climbing a 50 foot rock face;
- Taking part in a mountain bike challenge; and
- Most importantly, communicating, meeting new friends and working as part of a team.
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