We are delighted to launch the Alty Leadership Academy in 2025, to support young people in secondary school who are struggling to engage with mainstream education.

Fully funded by the National League Trust, we will be supporting selected pupils in local secondary schools for one afternoon per week, where they will participate in sports / social activities and attend lessons on STEM leadership to support their personal development.

Each student will earn the Level 1 Qualification for Leading Activities in STEM or Level 2 Qualification for Leading Activities in STEM in partnership with the Leadership Skills Foundation.

Head of Community Simon Dow was keen to highlight the importance of the programme “We are delighted to be able to launch this new programme after a very successful pilot with Altrincham College in June 2024. Using the experience of our coaching team and the excellent STEM activity leadership programme, we aim to support selected young people by re engaging them with main stream education to support their futures. None of this would be possible without the funding support from the National League Trust”

The programme will be led by our specilast team who have extensive experience in this area and are passioante about supporting young people fulfilling their potential in life.

If you would like further information about this programme or would like your school to take part, please email Abbie Turner on abbie@afccsc.com

Altrincham FC community is excited to be launching a 12-week programme tailored at young adults aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs. Sessions will be a mixed of practical and classroom, where they will learn skills to help build their confidence and get them job ready. Altrincham FC will be providing work experience at the stadium where students will get to join the coaching staff and grounds staff providing vital hands-on work experience.  We’ve also partnered with Wise Up, who will be offering dedicated 1-2-1 mentoring and further work experience opportunities upon completion of the 12-week programme.”

Our aim is to empower these young adults, equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive in the workplace.” #NOLIMITS

Jennifer Dodd Thomas, the new Employability Manager couldn’t hide her delight about the role:

“I am so thrilled to be joining the Altrincham FC community team as Employability Manager.  

I started as a disability youth worker at the age of 16 (Many Moons ago) running Disability youth clubs, sports camps and dance sessions. I’ve since gained extensive experience in Special Educational Needs in Primary and High school across Greater Manchester.  I have over 10 years’ experience in Employability coaching, I am passionate about supporting people to find their passion and help them break down barriers to achieve their goals”