The Team Programme had such a positive impact on Jed, 23, that he has had ‘Team 19’ tattooed on him.
Before taking part, he felt stuck, with little direction. However, Inspire’s programme with The Princes’ Trust has turned his life around, given him a confidence boost and put him on the right path.
“The course meant so much to me and changed my life completely,” he said.
“I now know what next steps to take and I will never forget my time with Team 19. I have ‘Team 19’ tattooed on me because they changed my life forever, for the better.”
Jed joined the programme at Level One, but due to anxiety he struggled with his attendance and left on the first night of the residential trip.
But, he soon realised he was missing out, and therefore returned for Level Two.
This time proved to be a whole new experience, with Jed completing the programme.
“I was nervous to do it again but the tester days helped me become more comfortable and meet new people,” he said. “Over the 12 weeks I made friends and I completed residential with no problems.
Jed is now redoing his Maths and English qualifications and plans to get an apprenticeship to pursue a career as a paramedic.
“I hope people out there who are like the old me, full of anxiety, no confidence, no friends and don’t know what to do next, will give the Team Programme a try and change their lives like I did.”
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