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The next Team programme starts

 

14th September 2026 – 4th December 2026

 

 

 

 

 

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kingstrust@itchen.ac.uk
Text or call
07353 126381
07353 126426
Course location:
Itchen College, Middle Rd, Southampton, SO19 7TB

Boost your confidence with TEAM

Aged 16 to 25 and unemployed? Join Team, our 12-week personal development programme, for the chance to gain new skills, earn a qualification and meet like-minded people.

 

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How Team works

When you join the Team programme, you’ll be challenged to:
  • Take on your own group community project, making a positive difference to the place where you live
  • Have the chance to take part in a fun-filled residential trip
  • Get two weeks’ work experience in something you’re interested in
  • Develop your English, maths, communication and teamwork skills
  • Have the opportunity to achieve a qualification
As part of the course, you’ll also spend some time developing your interview and CV skills to ensure your confidence is sky-high when taking the next step.
The programme is completely free and won’t affect your Jobseeker’s Allowance.
The Team programme take place over 12 weeks, here is a taste of what you will get up to.
Meet new people

If you’re worried about turning up on your own, don’t be!

Everyone will be in the same situation, and there will be plenty of activities to help you get to know each other.

You’ll soon feel part of the group.

Take action

You’ll start planning for the weeks ahead.

You’ll set out what you want to achieve during the programme.

And you’ll find out how to earn your qualification.

Experience new things

You’ll take part in a week of fun-filled activities, that may include a residential, in a safe environment.

With plenty of support, you’ll try new things and learn how to work in a team.

Your activities could include canoeing, climbing, raft-building and much more.

Collaborate on a project

As a team, you’ll plan and carry out a project to benefit your local community.

The project could be anything from regenerating a public garden to creating a short film to inspire people to make a positive change.

You’ll do everything from planning and fundraising to rolling up your sleeves to get the job done.

This will give you valuable experience to talk about at interviews.

Take on a work placement

Now’s the time to see how you can use the skills you’ve developed so far in the workplace.

It’s a great chance to try out a type of work to see whether you like it.

Plan for the future

We’ll support you to write a standout CV, practise your interview skills and write applications.

Meet the challenge

You and your team will take on a challenge to support people in your community.

This is a great opportunity to put into practice all the skills you’ve developed during the course.

Celebrate your success

At the end of the programme, you’ll showcase your newly discovered talents by giving a presentation.

This may sound scary now! But after 12 weeks, you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come.

Key Personnel
Jo Brooke

Position: Director of Community Education, Business Development and Partnerships

Phone: 02380 435636 EXT 308

Email: jbrooke@itchen.ac.uk

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