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The King’s Trust The Achieve Programme

Why this award?

Our education programme, Achieve, is a personal development course for 11 to 19-year-olds who are at risk of underachievement or exclusion. This course offers a practical approach to learning to help them fulfill their potential.

On Achieve you will:  

  • Try something different: Have fun and try new activities such as building a robot, kayaking or making a video
  • Get ready for the world of work: Gain a qualification - Personal Development and Employability Skills Scotland - valued by colleges and employers, create a stand-out CV, practice for future interviews and explore your skills
  • Gain life skills: Through fun and practical sessions, learn how to manage money, be healthy and stay safe
  • Take part in a community project: Make a difference to your local area by working as a part of a team
  • Run an enterprise project: Experience what it takes to run a business and think about your career options

Who is it for?

Young people aged 11 to 19. Achieve runs in schools and in Prince’s Trust Centres. If you have left school can you still join the programme through a Prince’s Trust Centre.

What time commitment is required?

15 hours

Is the award externally accredited?

Taking part in the Achieve programme means you can gain a King’s Trust Award in Personal Development and Employability (SPDE) qualification at SCQF levels 3, 4 and 5. The award recognises a variety of personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers across a range of sectors. It is SQA accredited in Scotland.

Provider: The King’s Trust

Website: Click here


Budget: Free

For Ages: 11 - 19

Time to Complete: 15 Hours

Opportunities:

  • Sport
  • Volunteering
  • Arts
  • Youth Work
  • Get Outdoors
  • Making friends
  • Enterprise
  • Achievement
  • Develop my CV
  • Help get into College or Uni
  • Gain new skills

Type of Involvement:

  • With Others
  • Local Community
  • Join a group

Award Recognition:

  • To build skills and experience
  • SCQF Credit rated
  • Scottish Qualifications Certificate

Meeting Frequency: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc


Interested?

Contact Sara Abu-Lebdeh on , or send an email.