Transforming a generation

TAG, the charity which specialises in training 18-24 year olds ‘Not in Education, Employment  or Training’ (NEETs), has a goal to help 1,800 young people achieve a level 2 REPs recognised qualification, as well as employment in the health and fitness industry.

Following the success of the recent TAG pilot, Lifetime has now been chosen to be a partner, along with the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure, for the official programme roll-out which has attracted £11.7 million funding for training and the support of leading operators such as David Lloyd Leisure, DC Leisure, Fitness First, GLL and LA Fitness – an initiative which Lifetime is proud to have developed from the outset and be part of going forward.

The six month programmes, which combine academic and work placement training, started in January and launched in ten venues: eight of which are in London and two in Birmingham.

Every student will be assigned a dedicated mentor, whose responsibility also includes the development of tailored 24-month Personal Development Plan for each student and ensure it is achieved.