AFL SportsReady

[Kretiuk #35]

This is a post based on an AFL incentive to bring 16-20 year olds into the AFL via a Traineeship program...

I'm posting to everyone if they have any background knowledge on what this course is about...

I'm most likely gonna have to move to Melbourne to complete the course, but I was wondering if anyone knew much about it as the rego form and details don't really go into much depth until I am required to go to some interview in Melbourne..

I've applied for the course, and one day I want to work within the Bulldogs, whether thats a possibility or not, or depending on what qualifications the course gives me, i'll have to wait and see...

I've put administration in my preferrence, followed by Marketing

Anyone know what this Traineeship leads to or know of someone whos done it and what they're doing now because of it? ? :confused:

[sante]

wot is it coz im 15

[pavezj]

With an AFL traineeship you complete a certificate II & III in Sport & Recreation, you do that by going to school one day a week and for the other four you work at where ever you are situated. At the end of the traineeship you only get the certificate however 80% of all trainee's are further employed by the company they worked at.

So it is definently a good way to get involved in the industry or good way to get your experience up while studying. Perhaps for some people who miss out at uni it is a good way to stay involved and perhaps study the year after. You also have the option of completing a second year of a traineeship which is the same as the first except you move on to complete a certificate IV in Sport & Recreation. Certainly within the sports industry it's a great way to get your foot in the door, as it's all about contacts and people you meet

[Kretiuk #35]

Originally posted by pavezj
With an AFL traineeship you complete a certificate II & III in Sport & Recreation, you do that by going to school one day a week and for the other four you work at where ever you are situated. At the end of the traineeship you only get the certificate however 80% of all trainee's are further employed by the company they worked at.

So it is definently a good way to get involved in the industry or good way to get your experience up while studying. Perhaps for some people who miss out at uni it is a good way to stay involved and perhaps study the year after. You also have the option of completing a second year of a traineeship which is the same as the first except you move on to complete a certificate IV in Sport & Recreation. Certainly within the sports industry it's a great way to get your foot in the door, as it's all about contacts and people you meet

Ahhh another year of school? I'm in year 12, could I do the course at a TAFE institution or something?

Thanks alot for the info, i'm guessing if I do this course with the AFL i'd be more likely to be working at the AFL in an office area at the MCG or something..

Sante2003, the application has closed to do the course, ur gonna have to wait until next year mate (u'll be a legitimate age then)

[pavezj]

With an AFL traineeship you complete a certificate II & III in Sport & Recreation, you do that by going to school one day a week and for the other four you work at where ever you are situated. At the end of the traineeship you only get the certificate however 80% of all trainee's are further employed by the company they worked at.

So it is definently a good way to get involved in the industry or good way to get your experience up while studying. Perhaps for some people who miss out at uni it is a good way to stay involved and perhaps study the year after. You also have the option of completing a second year of a traineeship which is the same as the first except you move on to complete a certificate IV in Sport & Recreation. Certainly within the sports industry it's a great way to get your foot in the door, as it's all about contacts and people you meet

[Jimmy#5]

That basically sums it up pavezj...

For further information regarding this initiative call AFL Sportsready during business hours on 03 8663 3030 or visit thier website: www.aflsportsready.com.au

From their website:

The AFL SportsReady Traineeship Program has been developed to provide sports minded people with training and career opportunities in the sports and sports related industries. It is not restricted to elite sports people. Nor is it restricted to young men, over the years many young women have participated in the program. It should be noted though that additional funding may be available to assist employers of elite sports people.

AFL SportsReady Traineeships are aimed primarily at young men and women between 16 and 20 years of age.

Registration forms are now available for a limited number of AFL SportsReady Traineeships in a range of sports for 2004.

Traineeships are open to males and females aged between 16 and 20 who would like to work in the sporting industry. You'll experience on the job training and study in a range of occupations including:

- Administration
- Horticulture
- Marketing
- Retail
- Recreation
- Fitness

As a past trainee, I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in getting into the sports industry as it will be a valuable and enjoyable experience for you.

[bulldogs_54]

Can Girls do it too

[Jimmy#5]

AFL SportsReady Traineeships are aimed primarily at young men and women between 16 and 20 years of age.

Traineeships are open to males and females aged between 16 and 20 who would like to work in the sporting industry. You'll experience on the job training and study in a range of occupations including:

- Administration
- Horticulture
- Marketing
- Retail
- Recreation
- Fitness



See above for answer to ur questions Bulldogs_54