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The FA will be hosting a free Open Day at St George's Park on 30 April to highlight coaching opportunities for BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) and female coaches.

The showcase in Burton-upon-Trent follows the recent announcement of new initiatives and investments intended to enhance the work of The FA in supporting a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the game.

Dr Wayne Allison, The FA's Coach Inclusion and Diversity Manager, said: “The FA is committed to ensuring everyone has opportunities to progress in football.

"We can’t guarantee jobs for everyone who comes, but we can guarantee there will be learning opportunities, a chance to showcase coaching skills and experts who will listen and support anyone with coaching questions and ambitions.”

The Open Day is free and will bring together employers (both from within football and the broader spread of organisations interested in individuals with coaching skills), plus experts who can provide specialised skill sessions as well as offer opportunities for coaches to deliver a session to demonstrate their coaching skills in front of potential employers, including those from Premier League and English Football League clubs as well as The FA.

The target audience for the day will be BAME males and all females who are:

• Aspiring grassroots and professional coaches looking for support to progress, and to get involved with, The FA’s programmes
• Active coaches or former players
• Unemployed (experienced or high-profile) coaches
• Open-minded, inquisitive coaches looking across the industry for opportunities

Dan Ashworth, FA Technical Director, added: “The FA is putting time and money behind this project because it’s something we believe in. I’m proud that we are offering the chance for coaches to come to St George’s Park, experience the facilities here and run their own coaching sessions on the pitch used by the England squads in front of potential employers.”

Registration is now open and closes on 15/04/2018.

How to apply

You will need to send in your current CV and a completed written personal statement. A video personal statement is optional.

Please click on the link here to apply.

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