Start-up courses for the jobless

DRAGON's Den meets The Apprentice - that's how Torridge Training Services is describing its latest bid to get young people back to work. The new Startup programme starts at the beginning of next month. It is open to anyone aged 19 and over who is unemploy

DRAGON's Den meets The Apprentice - that's how Torridge Training Services is describing its latest bid to get young people back to work.The new Startup programme starts at the beginning of next month.It is open to anyone aged 19 and over who is unemployed.Duncan Daniels of Torridge Training Services said: "There will be a recognised City and Guilds qualification at the end of the course as well as the opportunity to secure an investment of up to �2,500 to start a business."The course will help to improve employability skills for those who join the programme, but then decide that starting their own business may not realistically be for them."For more details or to arrange an interview, call Duncan Daniels at Torridge Training Services on 0844 811 1261.