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New Therapies Available NOW! There are now a number of new complementary therapies available at West Bromwich and District YMCA. Read More

New Plans for YMCA Redevelopment Revealed! If you've visited the YMCA lately, you'll have no doubt noticed the first stage of our redevelopment, the brand new youth centre and day nursery is well underway, and is due to be finished later this year. Read More...
 

YMCA Recognised for Community Work On Thursday 16th September, Steve Clay CEO, Natalie Gilliland and Cheryl Plant attended Sandwell Employment Learning and Skills Awards, which was presented by Michael Collie from Midlands Today. Read More
YMCA Regeneration begins! Community regeneration specialist Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) West Midlands is branching out into new markets after securing a contract to begin the Western Gateway Redevelopment of the YMCA in West Bromwich. Read More
Councillors sleepless in West Bromwich! Friday 28th February saw Tom Watson MP, Councillor Simon Hackett and CEO of Sandwell Counil, Jan Britton along with 40 YMCA staff and volunteers, sleep rough to raise awareness for youth homelessness and vital funds for the work of West Bromwich and District YMCA. Read More
James receives Volunteering Honour YMCA Volunteer James Hughes received well deserved recognition for his hard work and dedication to the YM Cafe at a recent Celebration event held by West Midlands Councils   Read more

Young Motivated Creative Achievers

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Are you 16 - 18 years old? Want to have fun, gain skills, and get a job? ymcachievers

Then we want you! 

The YMCA are starting a new project for young people in the Black Country area who are not in any kind of education, employment or  training.  Our aim is to help you develop key skills for getting into work and your chosen career, to create

Young Motivated Creative Achievers!

The programme is 6 – 12 weeks long and during this time, you will receive a NOCN level 1 in Developing Skills for Employment and take part in workshops to help build confidence, communication skills. You’ll also have the chance to take part in apprenticeships and work placements in areas such as:

  •  Construction

  •  Childcare

  •  Catering

  •  Gardening

  •  Fitness instructor

  •  Customer service

  •  Retail

But don’t worry; it’s not all going to be hard work! There’s a lot of fun to be had with offsite team building exercises, drama groups and music workshops!

If you would like to get involved and become a Young Motivated Creative Achiever then contact Sarah Prescott on 0121 524 1950 or sarah.prescott@wbymca.org.uk