Sport 4 Life UK

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We're here for you 🙌
Looking for #employability & #mentoringsupport or to move into training and work, through sports-themed #personaldevelopment? Our mentors and sports coaches would love to help!
Sign up or sign up someone you know to our services now https://t.co/El75lizwEZ

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Why Collaboration is Our Biggest Asset in Challenging Times
The youth, employment, and sport-for-development sectors are facing significant challenges - funding cuts, increased competition, and growing demand. With charities and social enterprises under mounting pressure, how can we not only survive but thrive? At Sport 4 Life UK, we believe the answer lies in collaboration.

🔗 Read the full article on LinkedIn here: https://t.co/GyUcycNqPy

If your organisation is looking to collaborate for greater impact, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about our Impact Partners initiative here.

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🚨 It’s National Careers Week! 🚨 Share this with your network!
At Sport 4 Life, we provide FREE support, qualifications, and mentoring to help young people kick-start their careers and secure employment.

✅ Free qualifications in Sport, Hospitality, Construction, Healthcare, and more! https://t.co/vKb7bZaP3R
✅ 1-to-1 mentoring for CV writing, job applications, and networking support. https://t.co/lPAmJcvszh
✅ Functional Skills (Level 1 & 2) in English and Maths. https://t.co/NW6kX1HAS3

If you know a young person who could benefit, head to the links and enrol today! This week is all about finding the right opportunities and giving young people in Birmingham the support they need to build their futures.

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We’re proud to share that our CEO, Tom Clarke-Forrest, is a judge for this year’s Inspirational Youth Awards!
Recognising young people’s achievements is what we do at Sport 4 Life - so we're looking forward to celebrating the future changemakers!
#YouthInspiration #Sport4LifeUK #MakingADifference

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Do you know someone who is struggling with job hunting, CV writing, or applications? Our employability team is here to help! With new programmes every month, check out the Sport 4 Life website to see what’s available.
#EmployabilitySupport #Sport4Life

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📬 In this week's newsletter...

💡 @Sport4LifeUK CEO @TCForrest on how charities can thrive

🎾 @acharlton300 finds out about @TenProjectUK

⚽ Latest from @WHUFoundation and sign up for @commonwealthsec @thecgf #SportForDevelopment debate

Read more 👉🏽 https://t.co/vMbuJ8oHjB

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Work in Security with G4S!
We are proud to announce a new 3-day programme that will give you the skills, knowledge, and qualifications to start work in security, along with a GUARANTEED interview with G4S.

Ready to sign up? Head to the Sport 4 Life website (events page) to register today. Limited spaces are available!

🔹03/03/2025 - 05/03/2025
🔹11AM - 3PM
🔹Sense TouchBase Pears 750 Bristol Rd, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA

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We’re now providing FREE bus passes to all young people who sign up for our mentoring and employability services! This not only helps with travel to Sport 4 Life for support, but also makes it easier to get to work, explore new opportunities, and travel worry-free without financial barriers.

This opportunity is available for young people over 16 who are enrolled in our services. If you know someone who could benefit, visit the Sport 4 Life website and sign up for mentoring or employability support today!

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Share this with your network!
Do you know a young person who is looking to boost their CV with real-world experience? This month, we're hosting a hospitality workshop designed to help build skills and strengthen CVs, perfect for those job hunting with little or no prior experience.

What to expect:
✅ An introduction to the hospitality industry
✅ Essential workplace do’s & don’ts
✅ A tour of Boston Tea Party, plus insight into hospitality roles & responsibilities

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Visit https://t.co/l25qHm1yHk to learn more and sign up.

#ChangingLives #Birmingham #Employability #CareerAdvice #Hospitality #BostonTeaParty
#changinglives #birmingham #employability #employmentopportunities #careeradvice #hospitality #bostonteaparty

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For many young people, interviews can feel daunting – the nerves, the uncertainty, the pressure to impress. That’s why at Sport 4 Life UK, we offer mock interviews as part of our employability support.

A mock interview is a chance for young people to practise their skills in a safe and supportive environment with our experienced staff. 

✅ We help them refine their answers.
✅ Offer personalised feedback on their interview style.
✅ Build their confidence to handle the real thing.

This experience doesn’t just prepare them for job opportunities – it sets realistic expectations, helps settle nerves, and empowers them to put their best foot forward.

For more information please visit the link in the comments!

#MockInterviews #YouthEmployment #ConfidenceBuilding #Sport4LifeUK #SkillsForSuccess

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Introducing Talent Plus! 🚨
Our brand-new workplace mentoring service, designed to empower young employees aged 18-29 and help businesses boost retention, engagement, and success in today’s ever-changing work environment.

With expert 1-to-1 virtual mentoring, Talent Plus provides tailored support to:
🔹 Reduce costly turnover by improving job satisfaction and employee engagement.
🔹 Empower your team with the skills and confidence to excel in their roles.
🔹 Enhance business success by nurturing the potential of your young workforce.

No meeting rooms, no hassle-just flexible, virtual support that fits around busy schedules and hybrid working.

Interested in learning more? Visit https://t.co/NrehhSydAC

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We’re proud to reflect on the impact of our employability workshops at Telford College. Through this programme, we helped students develop key skills and build the confidence they need to take their next steps into the world of work.

It was all about inspiring, empowering, and transforming futures – and we’re thrilled to have been part of their journey. 

Read the full story here: https://t.co/mBWZP0N78R

#YouthEmpowerment #Employability #TransformingFutures #Sport4LifeUK #MakingADifference

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New event! Share this with your network 🚨
Join us for a two-day community sports event in Sandwell, open to young people aged 11-18. Try a range of sports, including football, dodgeball, flag football, cricket, and more. It’s a great chance for young people to stay active, have fun, and meet new people.

🔹18/02/2025 - 19/02/2025
🔹10AM - 4PM
🔹Salvation Army, 6 Merton Cl, Oldbury, B68 8NG

📅 Head to the Sport 4 Life website (events page) to sign-up and learn more.
#HalfTermActivities #CommunitySports #GetInvolved #Sandwell

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Say Hi to our Sports Coach, Francisca! 👋
“I want young people to see the many advantages of sports, which unites communities regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnicity.”

#changinglives #sport4life #s4l #sport4lifeuk #sports #birmingham #birminghamuk #westmidlands #youngpeople #goodvibes #community #development #growth #success

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We've put together a brand-new fundraising pack to help YOU make a difference in the lives of young people through Sport 4 Life UK. Whether you're running a marathon, hosting a quiz night, or taking on a daring challenge, every effort counts in supporting young people to build brighter futures.

Why fundraise for us?
🔹Empower young people with the key skills they need to succeed
🔹Boost your own wellbeing and sense of achievement
🔹Be part of a movement creating real social impact

From bake sales to sporting challenges, our pack is filled with ideas, tips, and resources to make fundraising!

👉 Download your fundraising pack now and start making a difference today: https://t.co/w4h7BgTDeq

#Fundraising #MakeADifference #SupportYoungPeople #Sport4LifeUK #GetInvolved #CharityFundraising

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Do you know a young person who is ready to level up their sports skills AND leadership potential?

Our Sports Leadership Skills course where you'll gain a nationally accredited qualification, boost your employability, and learn valuable skills like communication, teamwork, and coaching.

What’s included?
✅ Plan and deliver your own sports sessions
✅ Assist local coaches and make a community impact
✅ Develop skills employers LOVE like problem-solving and self-management
✅ Opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Sports Leaders Award

When? 17th - 20th February 2025, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Where? Nechells Wellbeing Centre, Birmingham

Register here! https://t.co/3cQNCizG51

#SportsLeadership #LevelUp #YouthOpportunities #EmployabilitySkills #SportsCoaching #LeadershipSkills #BirminghamEvents #SkillBuilding

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We’re thrilled to have started the year with three sports camps across Birmingham and Dudley, welcoming over 75 young people to take part in a range of activities.

We look forward to seeing even more young people join us at our next camp! 

#HAF25 #ChangingLives #Sport4Life #YoungPeople #Birmingham #Dudley #SportsCamp #YouthDevelopment

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Do you know someone who feels nervous about interviews? We're here to help!

Our mock interview sessions are designed to:
✔️ Help young people practice answering challenging questions.
✔️ Boost confidence and reduce interview stress.
✔️ Improve communication and professional skills.

We work with local businesses who generously volunteer their time, offering realistic, employer-led feedback to help participants refine their approach and stand out in the real world.

If you know someone aged 16–29 who could benefit from this, please share this opportunity with them. We can help empower young people to take the next step in their career journey.

#MockInterviews #YouthEmpowerment #InterviewSkills #EmployabilitySupport #CareerReadiness #BirminghamYouth #SupportYoungPeople #PartnerWithPurpose #FutureFocused #SkillsForLife

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Sport 4 Life UK offers an alternative to traditional education. If you know someone who is 16-29 and out of work, or in education for less than 16-hours per week, we can help them build their CV with online qualifications and training – all from the comfort of their own home.

We are running fully funded sector-specific qualifications to support you to get into employment!
#changinglives #employment #support #qualifications

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Last year, we worked with 50 schools in the West Midlands and over 1500 pupils delivering our services.
🔹60% of students improved attainment
🔹53% of students improved their attendance
🔹64% of students improved their behaviour and engagement in lessons

We provide high-quality packages for mentoring, employability skills workshops and sports or dance leaders qualifications to help your students improve their life skills and feel prepared for the world of work.

For more details about our services, packages, and pricing, please reach out and contact our team today
#employability #mentoring #changinglives

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Do you know someone whose resolutions involve upskilling, getting back to work, gaining new qualifications, meeting new people, or keeping active - then Sport 4 Life can help them achieve everything under 1 roof.

Feel free to get in touch and gain more information before making your decision. We can provide you with routes and options to help get you on the right track - at the right time.

📲 0121 456 1818
#newyear #newyearresolution #changinglives #sport4life #birmingham #youngpeople #jobsearching #progress