Sports Employability Programme
Turn your love of sport into a rewarding career
At Montrose Community Trust, we know that passion for sport can transcend the playing field. It can be an incredible launchpad into personal growth, career opportunities, and new possibilities.
Our Sports Employability Programme is a hands-on, community-focused initiative that harnesses the power of sport to develop real-world skills and help young people pursue positive pathways and transition into employment, further education, or training.
How It works
The Sports Employability Programme is split into three key stages, taking place over 10 months
LEARN
Participants will immerse themselves in different industries through site visits and learning exchanges that will give them exposure to different roles, routes and workplace cultures.
know
With support from MCT, participants will take part in accredited learning, gaining recognised qualifications in areas such as business, enterprise, finance, marketing, planning and professional conduct.
act
Working with our employer partners, participants will apply their learning in practical, supported settings through real-world placements, volunteering, and community projects.
What You'll Gain
Local work Experience
Through MCT’s collaboration with local organisations, you’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience in a range of environments
Confidence & Soft Skills
You’ll develop confidence and skills like communication, team work and organisation that’ll boost your career
Qualifications & References
We’ll help you pursue meaningful qualifications in your areas of interest, and assist with references and CVs
LOCAL Employer Connections
You’ll have chances to build your network by meeting local employers across a number of industries
Mentoring and Support
At each step of the way you’ll have support from the team at MCT, who are every bit as invested in your development and success as you are
Facilitated Pathways
We’ll help you map out your route to positive destinations in further education, employment or training
Our partners
How to get involved
The Sports Employability Programme is open to 16-25 year olds in the Angus and Tayside area with a passion for sport, and the drive to turn that passion into opportunity.
1
Complete our registration form
Our short application form helps us get to know you, and determine your suitability for the programme.
2
in-person Chat
3
Decision and feedback
The MCT team will consider your suitability and no matter if you’re successful or not, we’ll be in touch with you with feedback.
Benefits for employers
As an employer, taking part in the Sports Employability Programme doesn’t just mean you’re supporting the development of young people in the community. You’ll also benefit from:
Reliable pipeline of talent
You’ll have access to local, skilled and work-ready talent with low-risk and cost effective recruitment
Flexible involvement
Whether you want to offer a site visit or mentor a candidate, there are options for you
Meet your CSR goals
Taking part helps to uplift your community and make a difference in young lives - helping your business fulfil its ESG or CSR goals
Join our network
As a community connector, we have a wide network of partners, meaning you will have the opportunity to meet likeminded organisations
Social media exposure
Get seen by more than 250k people per month through our social media pages
Unlock opportunities for your business
How your Business can get involved
- Host a site visit
- Provide work experience
- Offer a placement
- Provide a guest talk
- Sponsor a learner
- Co-develop content or training
- Offer mentoring or feedback
Register your interest
Interested in supporting the programme? There are lots of ways you can get involved. Just fill in our short form and we'll get in touch with more details and to discuss how we can best tailor the programme to meet your organisation's needs.
ready to kickstart your career?
Want to know more about the programme, take part or become an employer partner? Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to chat.