The project has been developed in partnership with mWorld, a youth lifestyle education organisation.

The students will be able to gain units towards their National Open College Network (NOCN) qualifications.

The 18 students will be working in the PA training centre on the 6th floor in Vauxhall Bridge Road for three consecutive Thursdays in March and April.

The remaining nine weeks of the project, called Girls Using Media, are being taught in the college by Press Association trainers.

All the students taking part are enrolled on Newham College’s Get on Track programmes, Young Parents and Making Choices in the Entertainment Industry.

These re-engagement programmes inform and provide young people with an access route back into education, training or employment.

Tony Johnston, head of Press Association Training, said: “The course began last week with a visit to PA in London and a tour of the newsroom and weather department.

“The young women were fascinated by what they saw and have already begun determining what content will be in their magazine and what it will look like.

“For them to have a chance to work in a real news and media environment is a unique opportunity and they are already buzzing as they get to work on the magazine.”

Ti Majek, mWorld Media Trainer who is heading the course, said: “This visit has stimulated student interests further and provided them with the essential building blocks to begin the project”

“The students really enjoyed their visit and are looking forward to returning in March to really get stuck in to the production of the magazine.”
The pilot programme is already attracting interest from other London colleges.