Employability

Employability Programs

NXG Sports Academy offers courses that focus on identifying useful skills in sport and how these can be utilised in everyday life and work environment. In our Employability Programs we focus on teamwork, leadership, persistence and communication. Through these programs we equip participants with what they need to survive in the world of work, whilst using sport as a platform to engage the learners. Our programs are specially designed to help remove barriers to employment for young people with learning disabilities, NEETs and young offenders, by building their confidence and delivering specialist support tailored to individual needs.

Employment Skills Program

This program is focused on identifying skills that are useful on the pitch and how these can be transferred into a work environment. The programme includes writing a football and a work-based CV, as well as the chance for a game of football. The focuses include teamwork, leadership, persistence and communication. This program is accredited by ASDAN and the aim is for the candidate to have a broad understanding of potential barriers to accessing work and maintaining employment, and to identify strategies that would help them overcome barriers relevant to themselves and their situation.

Goal Planner

This course is a stepping stone for young people with a need to identify their goals in life. This program allows participants to identify goals both on the pitch and off the pitch. We assist participants in developing an action plan which will help them step by step guidelines on how to achieve their goals. The participants leave the program with a plan of action and are advised of alternative courses to further develop them into their desired progression route.