Dressing the Part to Make a Difference
A GROUP of youngsters is kitted out to learn new skills with help from Fabrick Housing Group.
Pupils from schools across Hemlington in Middlesbrough are undergoing special training in hairdressing and beauty as part of a project arranged by youth workers based at Hemlington pod.
The six girls, aged 11-16, were kitted out by Fabrick, the parent company of Erimus Housing and Tees Valley Housing, to protect their clothing while they undergo their training at Routes to Hair and Beauty in Stockton.
When the 16-week course comes to an end, the pupils plan to break down barriers by showcasing their talents by holding beauty events for elderly people in their community.
Laura Edwards, 15, said: “I am really enjoying it. The members of staff are really nice and we do something new every week.
“It will give us a qualification and keep us off the streets!”
The girls all attend the youth pod, which is based next to Hemlington Recreation Centre and run by youth workers from Safe in Tees Valley.
The youngsters, who all wanted to take part in something beneficial, were granted a handout from the Youth Opportunities Fund and the course began.
The sessions, which the girls take part in after school one day each week, will eventually see them gain an Open College network level one in hair and beauty.
Stephen Bray, Head of Social Investment for Fabrick, said: “We are thrilled to have been able to help these girls out in a scheme that will not only make a difference to them, but also to elderly people in their community.
“Wider socio-economic issues impact upon people’s quality of life and our business. That’s why we are committed to social investment and work to make a positive difference in ways that go beyond our core housing services.”
The six girls, aged 11-16, were kitted out by Fabrick, the parent company of Erimus Housing and Tees Valley Housing, to protect their clothing while they undergo their training at Routes to Hair and Beauty in Stockton.
When the 16-week course comes to an end, the pupils plan to break down barriers by showcasing their talents by holding beauty events for elderly people in their community.
Laura Edwards, 15, said: “I am really enjoying it. The members of staff are really nice and we do something new every week.
“It will give us a qualification and keep us off the streets!”
The girls all attend the youth pod, which is based next to Hemlington Recreation Centre and run by youth workers from Safe in Tees Valley.
The youngsters, who all wanted to take part in something beneficial, were granted a handout from the Youth Opportunities Fund and the course began.
The sessions, which the girls take part in after school one day each week, will eventually see them gain an Open College network level one in hair and beauty.
Stephen Bray, Head of Social Investment for Fabrick, said: “We are thrilled to have been able to help these girls out in a scheme that will not only make a difference to them, but also to elderly people in their community.
“Wider socio-economic issues impact upon people’s quality of life and our business. That’s why we are committed to social investment and work to make a positive difference in ways that go beyond our core housing services.”
