After completing the course I was offered casual or full time work with GLL and am still working for them today.” Commenting on the ‘Get into Leisure’ initiative, Gaynor Doran, People Business Partner at GLL said: “We are excited about the programme and look forward to seeing the participants grow in confidence whilst they develop new skills. I felt a real sense of achievement as I developed new skills and my swimming improved massively as I trained for my lifeguarding qualification. Terry Marks 24yrs, Get into Leisure 2022 graduate, who now works at the Manchester Aquatics Centre said: “I really enjoyed the course, particularly the practical learning elements. Choose to complete an accredited Lifeguard qualification (NPLQ) Following a graduation ceremony, those who complete the programme and pass an interview will be offered employment in a range of roles at GLL-operated leisure facilities in Manchester.Receive one-on-one support from a Prince’s Trust mentor.Take part in employability skills workshops.Learn catering and concierge skills relevant to the leisure industry.Gain work experience within a leisure centre.During the three-week programme participants will:

Only those in education for less than 14 hours per week are eligible. The course launches on 13th June and is open to 16- to 25-year-olds, living in Manchester who are currently unemployed, on zero hours contracts or working less than 16 hours per week. Leisure operator and charitable social enterprise GLL is partnering with The Prince’s Trust to run a FREE three-week ‘Get into Leisure’ programme designed to help young people not currently in employment or education gain skills and secure a job within the leisure industry.

Those who complete the programme and pass an interview will be offered employment / Shutterstock / Ground Picture

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