FLARE - lights the way for young people in Warwickshire
A new partnership between Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and Connexions Coventry and Warwickshire has seen the creation of a new project, which is set to turn up the heat for young people in Warwickshire.
FLARE, is a 16-day interactive training course, which is designed to develop the skills, confidence and opportunities of young people through team-based tasks in a fire service setting. This exciting new project is aimed at young people aged 15 – 17 who need extra support with confidence building, support and motivation.
The pilot course will run for 16 days over an eight-week period and the first week has already introduced it’s participants to the structure and discipline that is renowned in the fire and rescue service. Throughout the week participants have taken part in a range of team building exercises, which aim to encourage young people to think logically and work as part of a team.
Youth Development Manager, Cheryl Jones said: “This is an exciting new initiative which was established with the aim of helping young people to gain self confidence, discipline and motivation. The main aim of the project is to provide young people with the opportunity to express themselves in a safe and secure environment, whilst having fun.”
Connexions Delivery Manager, Kay Rush said: “We believe that this personal development course will equip the participants with the skills they require to be more competitive in the workplace, to motivate them to re-engage in education and learning, and to reach their full potential.”
Successful candidates on the course will not only take part in a passing-out parade, but they will also achieve the ‘Challenge Award’; a nationally recognised qualification accredited through ASDAN.
The course has been funded by a Local Public Service Agreement and is being delivered by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service Youth Development Team in partnership with Coventry and Warwickshire Connexions and Warwickshire County Council.