Bridgwater College is planning a year-long life-skills intervention project to steer first-time offenders aged 16 and above away from a life of crime.
It was one of nine projects to improve public service to get a share of 5.9m from the fund.
Hannah Sinkie, widening participation community projects co-ordinator at the college, said: "Magistrates have identified that many first-time offenders break the law because of life circumstances. Tackling this would help stop them re-offending."
Referrals will come from Connexions personal advisers, the courts, youth services and youth offending teams. The college will be running 12 to 16-week residential courses focusing on activities and workshops, as well as specific skills training.
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