GreaterSport will offer work placement opportunities for the following groups of young people:
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Those in the last 2 years of compulsory schooling
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Those taking courses of Further or Higher Education
For those in the last 2 years of compulsory schooling, placements will usually last for a maximum of two weeks; placements for those in FE / HE may vary in length depending on the course being followed.
Work placement opportunities provided by GreaterSport will be established according to the following principles:
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All students will be required to make application in the form of a CV accompanied by a letter outlining the area(s) of interest they would hope to pursue during their placement, and making a case for their application.
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Priority will be given to young people who are normally resident within Greater Manchester or are studying at an institution within Greater Manchester.
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Applicants will be selected according to the following criteria:
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Relevance of GreaterSport’s work to the course being followed by the student
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Relevance to GreaterSport of the area(s) of interest of the student
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Enthusiasm, commitment and anticipated benefit to the student
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Degree of support from parent / guardian and/or educational institution (as appropriate)
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Willingness of a member of GreaterSport staff to act as the student’s mentor / placement co-ordinator.
Students will be asked to attend an informal ‘interview’ / discussion with their prospective mentor and another member of staff prior to a formal offer of placement being made.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to our office address marked for the attention of the Business Operations Manager.
