95% of staff at Walsall FC CP have progressed through an Apprenticeship
For over 25 years Walsall FC Community Programme has run a very successful Apprenticeship Programme, in its varying guises since 1989.
95% of staff, including the current Community Director Adam Davy who joined the Club in 1994, have progressed through an Apprenticeship programme. Walsall FC Community Programme currently employ 8 Full time Coaches and have one 1st Year Apprentice and two 2nd Year Apprentices who are on an Advanced Apprenticeship.
Apprentices complete the most up to date industry standard qualifications and staff deliver Health, Education, Engagement and Sport programmes through a diverse and inclusive range of activities.
In Year 1 the Apprentices complete;
- AfPE Level 2
- Level 2 NVQ in Activity Leadership
- Key Skills Maths and English. (if Required)
In Year 2 the Apprentices complete;
- AfPE Level 3
Apprentices also complete their FA Coaching Badges during their time at the Club. The experiences and qualifications gained enable Apprentices to apply for full time jobs with our Community Programme or within the Sports Industry. Over the years we have seen many Young People who have completed the Apprenticeship programme and have gone on to progress themselves further, these include;
Harry Rogers – 3 years apprenticeship – 2 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Sports coach at a local Primary School.
James Sellman – 2 years apprenticeship – 6 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Sports coach at a local Primary School.
Simon Bailey – 2 years apprenticeship – 4 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Sports coach at a local Primary School.
Dan Johns – 2 years apprenticeship – 4 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Sports coach at a local Primary School.
Adam Haywood – 2 years apprenticeship – 3 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Sports coach at a local Primary School.
Christopher Hearsey – 2 years apprenticeship – 3 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Learning mentor and teacher qualified status.
Jamie Hawkins – 2 years apprenticeship – 10 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Community Manager at a High School.
Jamie Edwards – 2 years apprenticeship – 6 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Coaching for New York Red Bulls and running his own sports business in the State of New York USA.
James Fryer – 2 years apprenticeship – 2 years employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Strength and Conditioning Coach at Local Sports Centre.
James Holland – 2 years apprenticeship – Progressed to Coaching at WBA Community Trust.
John Hunter-Barret – 2 years apprenticeship – 2 year’s employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Lead Foundation Coach at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
Katie Grainger – 2 years apprenticeship – 2 year’s employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Coaching WBA Community Trust.
Jon Letford – 3 years apprenticeship – 2 year’s employment with WFCCP – Progressed to Sports coach in local Primary Schools.
Luke Tisdale – 1 years apprenticeship – Progressed to Foundation degree at university and Lead Youth phase Coach at Coventry City.
Scott Sumner – James Sellman – 2 years apprenticeship – 4 years employment with WFCCP- Progressed to Sports coach at a local Primary School.
Community Manager for Education, Paul Larvin, said: “It’s going really well.
“Our programme has up-skilled a large number of 16 to 18-year-olds, who had no previous experience in the industry or coaching qualifications, and they’ve been employed by schools and other organisations.
“We’re really pleased with our apprenticeship programme as it helps us grow as a Department and Charity. We will be advertising for new Apprentices in the next month and look forward to seeing the next generation of Apprentices joining us”
Joe Roberts, Assistant Community Officer at Walsall FC Community Programme
Assistant Community Officer, Joe Roberts, added: “I really enjoyed my time as an Apprentice.
“I joined the Scheme in 2016 and worked hard to gain experience and pass my Qualifications. When a position within the Department became available, this year, I was eager to apply and really pleased to be given the opportunity to begin Full Time employment at Walsall FC. I am enjoying the role and I would encourage Young People to consider Apprenticeships if they enjoy practical learning and want to work in the Sports Industry.”
More details regarding Walsall FC Community Programme can be seen on www.walsallfccp.co.uk, Facebook (Walsall FC Community Programme) and Twitter (@WFCCP)
