The Learning CentreFalkirk Football Club

Community Education & SportWorkNet ModulesEmployability SkillsConfidenceMotivationPersonal DevelopmentIT SkillsLife SkillsBarrier RemovalCareer Developmet

Our partners...JobCentre PlusLocal AuthoritiesScottish GovernmentSkills Development ScotlandOther Football ClubsLocal businessesForth Valley CollegeSocial ServicesILA / SQA

Who we work with..Unemployed people ( long & short term )Lone parentsSchool leaversEx-offendersDisengaged school pupilsYoung carers

Our programmes...Anywhere between 6 – 20 weeks3 – 5 days a weekGeneral employabilityBarrier removalJob focusedConfidence buildingUnderstanding of business cultureSport ( Multi sport with focus on Football )Accredited training

Outcomes....EmploymentCollegeWork placementIncreased physical fitnessIncreased confidenceIncreased motivationBetter understanding of business cultureSense of achievementFalkirk FC fans

Why have a Learning Centre...

Increased community involvementIncreased fan basePRHeightened brand awarenessBrand awareness out with target marketRevenueThe Learning Centre at Falkirk FC

contributes to around 20% of the Club’s annual turnover

See for yourself...

Army day out....

Prior to a football tournament

Our award winner....Ricki Sharpe

Orphaned at 13

Disengaged fromSchool

Apprentice joiner