Football Apprenticeship Programme

August 2010

The first ever Northern Ireland Football Club Apprenticeship Programme is being launched at Newry Showgrounds this weekend.

The Programme Led Apprenticeship (PLA) is funded through the Department of Employment and Learning and delivered in partnership with, Newry City Football Club, Southern Regional College and Newry City Community Trust.

Trials are being held for school leavers aged 16 and 17 years old on 15 August (11am-1pm) and 16 August (7-9pm) at Newry City Showgrounds.

The aim of the PLA is to bridge the gap between a growing number of school leavers with the potential to gain higher qualifications and the industry skills shortage in sport and leisure.

The PLA will enhance the performance of participants as players and coaches of Association Football and educate to Vocational Qualification Level 2

SRC as the lead education partner, will offer a programme of education related to sport, education, health and fitness and, where necessary, essential skills.

Newry City Football Club will provide sports specific coaching and industry related training both theoretical and practical.
For further information contact Newry City Manager Gerry Flynn on 07725170945 or gerry@iqabroad.com