City in the Community has been giving kids in Manchester a better shot at life for 30 years and in this landmark year, 17-year-old Terrie is the latest example of this fantastic work.
The youngster joined the City Futures programme in October 2016 and after successfully completing the course has taken a job as an apprentice community sports coach with CITC.
Funded by the Premier League and Children in Need, City Futures works with young people aged 14-18 and aims to break the cycle of offending.
Taking workshops including crime and consequence, career choices and first aid, Terrie impressed her tutors at the speed at which she progressed both personally and socially.
Such was her development and confidence, the teenager successfully applied for a sports coaching apprenticeship with City in the Community and after impressing in several interviews, was offered a job earlier this month.
The youngster was understandably delighted to take the first step towards fulfilling her career ambitions of making a difference to other young people and is looking forward to getting started in her new role.
“I was worried my background would stop me from getting my dream job,” she said.
“I applied myself on the programme and developed the skills to gain an apprenticeship with CITC. I can’t wait to get started.”
City Futures is based at the Etihad Stadium one day a week and delivers a mixture of educational workshops and enrichment activities as part of an programme of work that helps young offenders develop their life skills.
Commenting on Terrie’s journey, City Futures Coach Chris Johnston was pleased an initial setback did not prevent her from achieving her goals.
“Terrie has done exceptionally well and we are looking forward to see her grown in confidence a develop a set of skills which can be applied in everyday life,” he added.
“She has shown great resilience and determination and we are happy that she is on board.”
