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On Monday 10th November, 40 young people from the New Deal areas of Blakenall, Bloxwich and Leamore will leave Walsall for the Outward Bound Centre at Aberdovey, Wales. This 'expedition' has become an annual event forming an important part of the "Smart Choices" project delivered, by Walsall Education Business Partnership, which achieves so much for New Deal students who are at risk of becoming; Not in Employment Education or Training (NEETs). The current project is showing very positive outcomes with work, training or further study placements for 21 out of 22 young people recruited last year onto the on-going project of which this trip is a part. Ends..... Photo opportunities please contact Andy Bradley or Sally Gamston on 01922 712858 The group will be leaving the Blakenall village Centre on 10th November at 09.15hrs. Editors notes: For more information about Walsall's New Deal please contact Andy Bradley or Sally Gamston on 01922 712858 For more information about the Walsall's New Deal Education and Learning Theme please contact Bob Marsh, 01922 712858 Walsall's New Deal for Communities is a regeneration initiative working in the areas of Blakenall, Bloxwich and Leamore. The initiative received a £52 million Government grant from the Department for Communities and Local Government (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) to be spent on sustainable regeneration spread over a ten year period that commenced 2001. |
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