GET QUALIFIED

The University of Cumbria has been awarded £250,000 by Sport England to support the growth of training and skills in the sports sector, including outdoor sports. Over the next two years (2010-11), in collaboration with the County Sport Partnerships of Lancashire and Cumbria and with continuing support from SkillsActive, the Get Qualified programme aims to assist in the development of a quality sport workforce across these two counties and ultimately help to increase participation in sport and active leisure in local communities.

Get Qualified offers to subsidise training courses for employees or volunteers in Sports organisations in Lancashire and Cumbria. This funding can be used towards Level 2-3 coaching and the FA Youth Award Module 2 qualifications.

If you are over 16 years of age and working or volunteering in sport at a club or organisation you may be eligible to apply for Get Qualified funding. There is an obligation for you to deliver a minimum of 15 hours volunteering in return for the support that you receive.

For further information click on the Related Link or complete the Get Qualified application form.