Colchester United - Football In the Community - Seeks Young People Looking For an Opportunity

A letter we have recieved from Colchester United is pointing out a new training scheme for young people. If you know anyone likely to be interested PLEASE pass this information on:

The Education Team at Colchester United Football in the Community are now able to offer an excellent opportunity for young people aged between 16-18 and who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). This is a FREE 12 week course packed full with innovative work based learning.

Young people who are NEET are at risk from social pressures which they are not equipped to manage. It is no surprise that any 18 year old who is NEET is at higher risk of committing crime, anti-social behaviour and suicide. We need your assistance to help our local young people turn an important corner and prevent ‘lifetime scarring’.

Whilst I understand that your current students cannot qualify for a place on the traineeship, I wanted to make contact with you to help us signpost any young people who may now fit the criteria of being classed as NEET.

It is possible that you may have students who never enrolled or have left your 6^th form (assuming you have a 6^th Form) and you are aware that they are now unemployed and wondering where to go next in terms of increasing their chances of employment.

In addition, you may have year 11 students who have not made plans for the next stage in the pathway leading to further Education, Employment or Training.

We hope with your assistance we can direct these young people to Colchester United FITC and allow us to help develop their work-based skills in order for them to take the next step in their Education, Employment or Training.

I have attached an information sheet about the Traineeship Programme. Please can I also draw your attention to two websites (Colchester United and the English Football League Trust) where the students can apply for a place;

https://www.cu-fc.com/fitc/fitc-traineeships/

http://www.efltrust.com/projects/traineeships/

If there was any opportunity through communication with ex-students and parents via newsletters or your website then we would be grateful for your support.  If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me on the phone number below.

Mark Harris
Community Development Officer
Colchester United Football Club, Colchester United Football in the Community,

Shrub End Community and Sports Centre, Boadicea Way, Colchester, C02 9BG

Registered Charity Number: 1159381

Tel: 01206 755160   Fax: 01206 755149

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Web: www.cu-fc.com/club/fitc

ABC Note: Do you know of anyone who might be interested. If so they can apply via the two websites? 

Colchester United Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Colchester, Essex, England. The team competes in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system.

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