Around 500 young people across the country will have the opportunity to work at an EFL club or club community organisation, such as Wycombe Wanderers Sports & Education Trust.
This is part of the Government’s Kickstart scheme, with several EFL clubs and their associated community charities already signing up to be involved.
They will offer six-month work placement job roles to 16 to 24-year-olds, who are claiming Universal Credit.
The aim is to give young people the opportunity to build their skills in the workplace and to gain experience to improve their chances of finding long-term work.
One of the clubs involved in the project are Wycombe Wanderers, who are currently advertising for two separate Kickstart roles – an Education Officer and an Office Administrator – with more roles hoping to be announced over the coming months.
Head of WWSET Paul Foley said: “WWSET exist in order to ensure that the Wycombe Wanderers Football Club can be of benefit to our local community.
“One of our four priority areas of activity is concerned with Education & Employability so to be involved with the Kickstart scheme and in a position to be able to offer employment opportunities to local young people at such a challenging time is fantastic.”
Several EFL clubs are taking part in the scheme
Across the country, vacancies at other clubs and their charitable arms include business admin, sports coaches, marketing, ground staff, finance, youth work, graphic design, film & photography and HR and data administration roles.
Under the scheme, the EFL Trust, the charitable arm of the EFL will be acting as a Gateway provider, bringing together a network of Football Clubs, Community Organisations and other partners, to provide a wealth of opportunities across the country for the out-of-work youngsters.
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Minister for Employment Mims Davies MP said: “It’s great to see the EFL Trust sign up to the Kickstart scheme, to nurture and support so many of our next generation of workers.
“This fantastic commitment will see nearly 500 young people take up a diverse range of roles, from working in finance and HR, to becoming a sports coach or marketing for a major club.
“The Kickstart Scheme gives thousands of young jobseekers a chance to get on the jobs ladder – they’ll gain vital work experience, build a network of contacts and learn the value of earning a wage for themselves – as part of our £30bn Plan for Jobs helping people of all ages into work.”
For more information, visit www.wwset.co.uk.
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