Club appoints apprentice
WIDNES Vikings have welcomed their newest apprentice who has fulfilled a childhood dream by joining the club.
Joe Purcell, 17, of Widnes, has been with the club since the start of November 2015.
He has completed a NCFE Level 1 Award In Employability Skills and then progressed onto a NCFE Level 1 Certificate In Employability Skills in sport.
As well as his studies, Joe volunteered working with the Vikings development squad and supported the Embed The Pathway sessions lead by club’s performance team.
Joe said: “I grew up supporting the Widnes Vikings and always wanted to be involved with rugby, especially Widnes.
“Now I have the opportunity to be part of a community sports apprenticeship at the Vikings, helping out with the projects such as Sky Try, Game Changer, partner schools and the development squad.”
Joe will be helping out on match days with player mascots, player escorts and the club of the week visits.
A Vikings spokesman said: “All members of the community team would like to welcome Joe and support him on his new journey in black and white.”
For more information about career development and apprenticeships with the Vikings call 0151 495 2250.
Alternatively, email education@ widnesvikings.co.uk