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courses for 16 18 year olds

Courses for 16-18 year-olds

Career-focused learning as an alternative to sixth form or college

We're the world’s first YMCA. As a leading UK health, education and wellbeing charity we’re all about mind, body and spirit and believe in helping people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives.

Around Central YMCA

Around Central YMCA

Full-time and part-time courses for 16-18 year olds: 9 centres across the UK

Apprenticeships: Earn money, gain experience and build a career

On course module of a practical Sports Massage Therapy for YMCAfit

Delivering world-class fitness training across the UK: YMCAfit

Gym member using kettlebells on the main sports hall floor

Gym and wellbeing centre for the community: YMCA Club

Yoga and Wellbeing Classes: YMCA at OneKX

Learner and tutor practical training session with a row machine

Developing globally-recognised qualifications: YMCA Awards

Latest from Central YMCA

HortAbility – making horticulture accessible for all

YMCA Training offers a route into professional landscaping, regardless of ability.

Support, skills and training

Reflecting the communities we serve

Arvinda Gohil explains how to achieve authentic engagement with the people we support

Charity news and comment

“If you want to do something enjoyable, FTA is the place to be.”

Sporty Beau aspires to have her own Personal Training business

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