Employability, Education & Skills

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships help create new opportunities for people across the Fylde Coast while supporting local businesses to grow their teams. Working with employers, colleges, training providers, local authorities and business networks, the Foundation helps connect Fylde residents aged 16 and over with meaningful apprenticeship pathways and potential grant support.

At a glance
Up to £5,000 Grant
Awarded with Fylde Borough Council
Local Hires
Fylde residents aged 16 and over
Trusted Partners
Colleges, employers and providers
Fylde Coast Wide
Growing apprenticeships locally

Fylde Focus

Fylde Focus supports people aged 16 to 65 across the Fylde Borough who are currently not in education, employment or training. Through one-to-one support, further education and training opportunities, CV guidance and interview preparation, the programme helps participants build confidence, develop skills and take positive steps towards employment. For more information, email us here: 

Support includes
One-to-One Support
Personal career guidance
Courses and Training
Further education access
CV and Interview Skills
Get application-ready
Ages 16 to 65
Fylde Borough residents

Training Ground

Training Ground is a three-day programme delivered every four weeks, helping participants identify the skills and qualities employers value. Through group and individual activities, CV support, job search guidance and personal development, the programme helps people overcome physical, mental and personal barriers as they move closer to employment. For more information, email us here: 

The course covers
CV and Job Search
Build your CV and apply
Skills Assessment
Self-review and SWOT
Personal Finance
Budgeting and healthy living
Mental Wellbeing
Confidence and resilience

University Degrees

Delivered in partnership with the University of South Wales, the Foundation’s degree programmes give students the opportunity to gain a university qualification while developing real experience in the sports and community sector. With pathways in Sports Coaching, Football Development and Business Development, students can build valuable skills, complete work placements and learn directly from experienced Foundation staff. For more information, email us here: 

Programme highlights
Foundation Degrees
Sports Coaching and Football Development
Full Degree Options
BSc top-up or BA(Hons)
400 Hours Placement
Hands-on with Foundation staff
One-to-One Mentoring
Experienced staff support
£5,000
maximum grant for Fylde employers
400
hours of work placement on our degrees
4
routes into employment and education
16-65
ages supported across the Fylde Borough
Our Partners