Workforce Development is high on the agenda at the moment as Suffolk Sport is currently involved in two projects to offer training opportunities for people in Suffolk. Currently we are completing Training Needs Analyses (TNAs) on organisations and individuals to identify gaps in skills. The results from this data collection will then feed into a coordinated plan of courses and training resulting in an up-skilled workforce.

 

 

Aims to support skills development in the Sport and Leisure Sector providing local people with the skills and qualifications needed to fully capitalise on the opportunities afforded by the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The work of the project has been developed to meet identified skills needs within Skills for Life, communication skills, customer care, first aid/health and safety, sports coaching and management and leadership. It also recognises the need to build capacity within the sector and recruit hard to fill vacancies. The focus of the project will be to enhance current training provision, increase participation, expand the range of skills and help to qualify the workforce. The project is funded by the European Social Fund and match funded by the Regional Learning and Skills Council. The project is managed by ACER (Association of Colleges in the Eastern Region) who are working in partnership with SkillsActive, Sport England, sports coach UK, Volunteering England, Suffolk Sport, West Suffolk College and various providers across the county and region.

 

In addition there is also an overall plan that is looking to cover as many aspects as possible of the workforce involved in sport and physical activity; for example coaches, committee members, groundstaff, officials, facility operatives and sport development officers, whether paid or unpaid. This project will be funded through the Sport England Community Investment Fund (CIF).

 

To download a copy of the Workforce Development Plan click here 

 

For more information on workforce development please contact Vicki Askew on 01502 523632 or e mail vicki.askew@waveney.gov.uk