Gap Years
Due to the current Covid situation we are postponing our intakes at both Whitmoor Lakes and Pioneer centre. We are hoping to take advantage of the governments new Kickstart scheme as of January 2021 which would be a 6 month program (Jan-July 2021) and would have a lot of overlap to our Firm Foundations scheme but would be an adapted program.
Here is some further info on the Kickstarter scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme
To be accepted as part or the kickstart scheme you must meet the following requirements
- Signed up to the job centre
- You need to be on universal credits
- 18y – 24y
We run a highly successful gap year programme called Firm Foundations, the course is completely free and a great introduction to the outdoor industry or a challenging year out. Firm Foundations provides a unique opportunity to gain the following qualifications free of charge; Archery Leader (Archery GB), Fencing Leaders Awards (British Fencing Association), Paddlesports Instructor – 2 Star Foundation Safety & Rescue (British Canoeing), 16 Hour First Aid – Emergency First Aid + AED Training (Rescue Emergency Care). Your accommodation and meals are free of charge and you will even receive £200 a month. We have an August and January intakes for anyone aged 18-24 years old.
