{"id":4992,"date":"2017-07-07T12:25:16","date_gmt":"2017-07-07T11:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/?p=4992"},"modified":"2017-07-13T10:57:03","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T09:57:03","slug":"traineeships-young-people-kick-start-life-with-blackpool-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/traineeships-young-people-kick-start-life-with-blackpool-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAINEESHIPS: Young people kick start life with Blackpool FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Young people who have struggled to find employment have been offered\u00a0a life changing opportunity to turn their lives around, thanks to their local football club.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blackpool FC Community Trust\u00a0are one of many EFL club trusts\u00a0offering youngsters the chance to gain invaluable work experience\u00a0on the traineeship programme.<\/p>\n

The course, aimed at people aged\u00a016-23, has been made to offer\u00a0those who are currently not in education, employment or training a stepping stone back into further education.<\/p>\n

Trainees on the programme get to\u00a0spend three days a week based at their local professional football club, whilst shadowing experienced members of club staff and community football coaches.<\/p>\n

In just 12-16 weeks, students get free training in employment skills including; CV writing and experience, employment opportunities, interview skills, coaching skills resulting in a FA Level 1 qualification,\u00a0high quality work experience in business administration, hospitality, grounds maintenance, match day, retail and\u00a0experience of working in the sport and leisure industry.<\/p>\n

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Connor Snape, aged\u00a018, is currently on work placement with Blackpool FC and has been helping the Seasiders staff to prepare for pre-season and life in League One.<\/p>\n

Connor said, \u201cAs a massive Blackpool FC fan, I’m delighted to be receiving my work placement at the club. I’m helping out in the kit-room and making sure everything is ready for when the players return for pre-season training.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is my second placement as I was at TEE Time Golf Centre last month working with the grounds staff. Both placements have given me key employment skills which will hopefully get me some full-time work.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Blackpool FC Community Trust also offer a ‘Kickstart’ programme allowing those who successfully complete the traineeships programme the chance to continue their further learning and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n

James Hanson, 17, has just finished the Kickstart course and is now working at Ascent Trampoline Park as a court marshal assisting customers.<\/p>\n

James thanked Blackpool FC Community Trust for turning his life around. James said, \u201cAt 16 I went into the army and I didn\u2019t enjoy it. I didn\u2019t know what to do with my life but I enrolled on to Blackpool FC Community Trust\u2019s Traineeship course and learnt important life skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cI progressed on to the Kickstart course. It really gave me the boost I needed in life and the Trust set up interviews with different organisations. I\u2019m now working at Ascent Trampoline Park and I\u2019m really enjoying it. Both courses (Traineeship and Kickstart) have changed my life. Thanks to Colin and Rick for their support.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Geoff Scott, 23, also used the Kickstart programme to gain full time employment. Following the completion of the course, the Trust set up a number of interviews for all Kickstart students. Geoff impressed local shop Co-op during an interview and was hired by them at the end of May.<\/p>\n

Geoff is delighted with how the Kickstart got his life back on track after struggling to find full time work. Geoff said, \u201cI\u2019m so pleased to be working full time at Co-op and it wouldn\u2019t have been possible without Blackpool FC Community Trust.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey taught me key skills which I\u2019ve taken with me into this new job and I\u2019m really enjoying working at Co-op as I\u2019m a big believer in quality of customer service.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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To find out more information about traineeships\u00a0visit:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/projects\/traineeships\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Young people who have struggled to find employment have been offered\u00a0a life changing opportunity to turn their lives around, thanks to their local football club. Blackpool FC Community Trust\u00a0are one of many EFL club trusts\u00a0offering youngsters the chance to gain invaluable work experience\u00a0on the traineeship programme. 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