Richard Holden, MP for North West Durham, visited Delta North based in Consett.
Delta North is a voluntary organisation and works with people from the local community of all ages to provide a safe and supportive environment for young people and their families. They work closely with young people who have not had the opportunity to access a good education and run classes with small and manageable class sizes, giving young people the chance to obtain qualifications that they need to carve out careers and the chance to make something of themselves.
Delta North runs a course called Finishing Touches, which gives young people advice and support in finding a job, an apprenticeship or in accessing education and training. The course involves practical help, such as advice on job interviews, writing CVs and presentation skills, as well as team building activities such as problem solving and canoeing, leaving young people with the interpersonal skills and confidence that they need to succeed. The young people with whom Delta North works would not have otherwise been able to access education or the workforce and it provides them with the training needed.
Richard met with staff at Delta North, including the Chief Executive, and was given a presentation about what they offer and how they change lives. He was told about the experiences that some of the young people have had there and how their lives have been transformed after attending.
Commenting, Richard said ‘I was unbelievably impressed with Delta North and the work they do – they’re an incredible asset to the community. The dedication of all the staff is second to none and we are so lucky to have them in the constituency. I am really looking forward to working with them over the next few years and will be keeping in touch and helping out in any way that I can. I am really grateful for all the work they do and am hoping to visit again in the near future’.
Alex Watson, Chairman of Delta North, commented ‘As Chairman of Delta North I was greatly impressed with Richard as an MP and the vision he has for his constituency which he is determined to deliver. I am immensely proud of what Delta North achieves as they also run the Princes Trust and Finishing Touches which are all designed to help the unemployed.’
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