Tomos Pritchard is from Amlwch and is a Level 2 Active Leisure and Wellbeing Sport Apprentice with Chwaraeon Ynys Mon ac Eryri. Tomos attended Sir Thomas Jones School. Llyr Roberts, Tomos’ Line Manager, said: "Tom is very hard working. His attitude is a positive one. Tom has gained different confidence and skills over the last 6-7 months as well as developing good relationships with the children, schools and community clubs. “
Why did you decide to undertake an apprenticeship with the Urdd?
Enjoying sports and wanting to get qualifications in sports so a job here was a no-brainer.
What do you enjoy most about the apprenticeship?
Seeing children develop through our sessions and making new friends
What are your interests outside of work?
I'm a goalkeeper for Caernarfon Town Football Club and I'm delighted to be going to Anfield when Liverpool play
In what way has doing the apprenticeship affected your personal development?
My confidence has improved and my coaching skills have also improved. I feel that talking to people I haven't met before has also become easier
How has developing your skills (Numeracy, Communication or Digital Literacy) contributed towards your apprenticeship?
Developing my digital literacy skills has helped a lot as it allows me to complete my coursework. Also, developing my communication skills has helped me talk to bigger people.
What do you hope to do after completing the apprenticeship?
Stay with the Urdd until they've had enough of me!
Outline your duties
Make sure children enjoy our sessions and are inclusive
Describe your experience of doing an apprenticeship with the Urdd in 3 words!
Fun, Experiences and Development
Would you like to add something about your story? How have you gotten to where you are now? What was/is your biggest challenge?
I was at Coleg Menai Llangefni studying to be an electrician, I found out there were no apprenticeships available in that field so I went to my second option which was sport. I submitted an application to the Urdd and now I'm in a full time job enjoying every minute of it!