CIMSPA joins DWP’s Sport and Physical Activity Employability Academy Pilot

A new initiative between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the professional body for the sport and physical activity sector will help jobseekers find work and in turn help their communities to lead healthier, happier lives.

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is pleased to be extending its partnership with DWP with a new initiative across four areas of the UK to help jobseekers start great careers in the sport and physical activity sector.

Through referral from Jobcentre Plus local teams, jobseekers will be able to join DWP’s Sport and Physical Activity Employability Academy where they will receive dedicated pre-employment support and experience within the sector followed by the opportunity to gain an accredited, recognised qualification and a guaranteed job interview. The Employability Academy will also provide the individuals with sector-recognised professional status, which will boost their employability and enable them to take on roles which help more people in their community become physically active.

CIMSPA is working with its employer partners and its endorsed education providers that have met the highest level of quality assurance to enable the Sport and Physical Activity Employability Academy to provide experiences and learning that meets the sector’s employment needs.

The Sport and Physical Activity Employability Academy will initially be piloted in Scotland, West Midlands Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.