Prince’s Trust

Get Started with Apps

Are you 16-25? Want to learn new skills? Interested in app development? Programme runs 5th March – 9th March 2018, Birmingham Taster/selection day will be held on 28th February 2018

Meet new people and improve your digital skills by working on a group challenge to come up with an app idea, before designing and developing a prototype to present to the technology experts.

Not only will it help you discover new talents and develop new skills, but you’ll also benefit from support from one of our mentors to help you uncover your next steps.

è Gain skills in app building and digital technology  è Get Creative and meet new people  è Improve your teamwork, communication skills and boost your confidence è Learning about coding  è Design and produce an app  è Travel expenses paid on programme è Doesn’t affect your benefits è Up to…

Last week the team attended Dudley’s Centre for Professional Practice’s staff recognition awards at Himley Hall. It was a wonderful event which celebrated the achievements of staff and recognised those that go the extra mile. Staff including support staff, social workers, managers and teams were praised.
There was an incredibly poignant moment when Howard Woolfenden shared a story of how a social worker Russell Savage who was awarded a Special Recognition Award had changed the life of an incredibly vulnerable young person in our borough and how she shared with him how his actions had literally saved her life. It touched everyone in the room and really demonstrated how incredible the people who work hard to support children and young people are and the difference they make in Dudley.
What was also really special and humbling was that the Centre for Professional Practice gave an award that recognised people who…