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We have a proven track record of successfully managing government funded training programmes and finding easily accessible and cost effective training for businesses and individuals to succeed. Now working as part of SkillsActive, the Skills Academy continues to deliver a number of key projects in England to support those working in sport and active leisure.
The Mayor’s Sports Legacy Fund, delivered by SkillsActive’s National Skills Academy, provides London volunteers with up to 75% off training to deliver a sporting legacy from the 2012 Games.
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The Yorkshire and Humber Coaching Bursary, delivered by SkillsActive’s National Skills Academy, provides 60% off UKCC coaching qualifications for new and existing coaches. It is funded by Sport England Yorkshire.
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Activegraduates.com is a free job matching website to help employers find talented, work ready candidates from our pool of successful Future Jobs Fund participants.
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The National Skills Academy’s network of training providers have been through a rigorous approval process and offer quality assured training.
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The Mayor’s Sports Legacy Fund, delivered by SkillsActive’s National Skills Academy, provides London volunteers with up to 75% off training to deliver a sporting legacy from the 2012 Games.
The annual Nancy Ovens Bursary, sponsored by SkillsActive, provides paid or voluntary coaches and leaders in the sector with up to £2,000 in innovative training to improve skills.
The Yorkshire and Humber Coaching Bursary, delivered by SkillsActive’s National Skills Academy, provides 60% off UKCC coaching qualifications for new and existing coaches. It is funded by Sport England Yorkshire.
SkillsActive’s Joint Investment Programme helps meet specific skills gaps in the fitness and playwork sectors using training jointly funded by the Government and employers.
SkillsActive’s Group Training Association enables small to medium sized employers to develop existing employees and recruit and train new personnel, primarily through Apprenticeships.
Activegraduates.com is a free job matching website to help employers find talented, work ready candidates from our pool of successful Future Jobs Fund participants.
Change Gear, delivered by SkillsActive’s National Skills Academy, provides support to those leaving the Armed Forces to ensure they are aware of the opportunities available to them in the sport, fitness, outdoors, playwork and caravans industries.
SkillsActive is working with experts from nine Member States on the Training 4 Volunteers project, which aims to investigate volunteering in sport and broaden ideas about education and training. It is funded by the 2010 Preparatory Action on Sport of the European Commission.
SkillsActive is leading on several projects to help deliver the competent, qualified workforce the UK needs for a successful London 2012 Games and a sustainable increase in sport and leisure participation.
SkillsActive periodically asks for feedback on sector issues to inform the work we do. You can give SkillsActive feedback by post, email or fax before the time specified on the closing date.
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SkillsActive has delivered numerous other successful programmes and projects.
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| ActiveGraduates, as part of the Future Jobs Fund, is delivered through the National Skills Academy for Sport and Actvie Leisure |
The service allows employers to search for new recruits from the ActiveGraduates database, which contains the profiles of hundreds of young people who have successfully completed the Future Jobs Fund programme.
Each ActiveGraduate has undergone quality assured training in areas such as sales and administration, first aid and fitness and coaching. They also have six months, hands-on work experience in the sport and active leisure industry.
The National Skills Academy’s Future Jobs Fund programme helped get nearly 5,000 young unemployed people back into work, supported by 175 employer partners nationwide.
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If you have graduated from the Future Jobs Fund programme, we can help you take the next step in your career. We are proud of your achievements with the Future Jobs Fund programme and want to help showcase your skills to others too!
ActiveGraduates.com can help you showcase the skills, valuable training and work experience you have gained in your six month placement to employers.
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