UNEMPLOYED young people who want to gain new qualifications and take part in a wide range of challenges are invited to enrol on a course which begins in January.

The course will start on Friday January 26 and run for 12 weeks at Bolton Central Fire Station in Moor Lane.

It is open to people aged between 16 and 25 and is being delivered by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service as part of The Prince’s Trust Team programme.

Participants have the chance to obtain such qualifications as a Manual Handling/Health and Safety Certificate, Level 1 Food Hygiene, First Aid at Work and a Prince’s Trust certificate.

For more information, call Ann Morris on 07764 156725 or email morrisc@manchesterfire.gov.uk.