Wrexham AFC Foundation are delighted to announce a new landmark partnership with Achieve More Training and national education and employment charity Coach Core Foundation to create new job opportunities for young people across North Wales. The expanded partnership will see all three organisations invest in young people, schools, communities and workforce development while addressing recruitment challenges across education, sport and leisure. Building on the outstanding success of our first year of the PE and School Sport Apprentice Scheme, we recently appointed six new apprentices, who began their placements in schools and community settings across North Wales in September. Each Apprentice will gain invaluable hands-on experience while working towards nationally recognised qualifications, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful careers in education, coaching and community sport, all whilst earning. By embedding apprentices within schools and community programmes, we also aim to improve physical literacy and positive sporting experiences for children and young people, as well as support schools to enhance physical education. A progression of the partnership is the addition of Coach Core, an education and employment charity that uses sport and apprenticeships to unlock meaningful opportunities and drive long-term positive change. Coach Core has supported more than 1,150 apprentices nationally, working alongside more than 230 employers and helping young people overcome barriers to employment through sport and apprenticeships. Nationally, 74% of apprentices progress into employment, further education or additional training, while 85% report increased confidence through their apprenticeship journey. You can learn more about the PE & School Sport Apprentice Scheme here. After partnering, Jamie Edwards, Head of Foundation & Community at Wrexham AFC, said: "This partnership is about much more than apprenticeships. “It's about creating opportunities for young people, supporting schools and developing the future workforce our region needs." Paul Thompson, Director of People & Learning at Coach Core, added: “We’re incredibly excited to be working in Wales. “We’re building on something that already works, combining strong local partnerships with Coach Core’s experience, networks and support to create even more life-changing opportunities for young people. “Our focus starts in Wrexham and North Wales, but our ambition doesn’t stop there. We want to learn from what we build together and create a model that could unlock more apprenticeship opportunities across Wales.” Matt Hilliker, Managing Director of Achieve More Training, concluded by saying: "The success of year one gave us confidence that this model works. “Extending the partnership allows us to think strategically and create meaningful impact across education, sport and employment for years to come. “Bringing Coach Core into the partnership gives apprentices access to one of the UK's most respected apprenticeship support organisations. “Their expertise, evidence base and commitment to social mobility align perfectly with our vision for young people across North Wales."
Curated by Taleb Kabbara · Source: www.wrexhamafc.co.uk