Amy Yates Continues Further Along Her Vocational Training Pathway

Former ACT Meteor and Melbourne Renegade Amy Yates is a big believer in Vocational Training pathways.

After completing a landscaping apprenticeship, Amy was running a landscaping business while she was contracted with the ACT Meteors, giving her the flexibility to work for herself and still meet the requirements of training.

After finishing up with the ACT Meteors, Amy made use of the ACA’s Education Grants to further broaden her skillset and knowledge by beginning a carpentry apprenticeship.

“I probably wouldn’t have chosen a second trade without that grant, because I’m already a qualified landscaper, but now I have the opportunity to educate myself on something new.

“With my landscaping I was able to have my own business when I was contracted to the ACT, so I had the flexibility to work for myself and train when needed.”

Amy described being able to go and get started with a carpentry apprenticeship as “really cool”, working in blocks that allow her to work for a few weeks, and then spend a week studying with TAFE.

Amy says having something away from cricket while you’re playing is incredibly important when it comes to the back end of your career and can save you “dwelling on what to do, without having that plan or another option.”

“You’re not going to be able to play cricket forever, so I think it’s really important to have other focuses if cricket doesn’t work out or you’re coming up to retirement.”

For ACA members considering pursuing a Vocational Training pathway, or unsure of where life after cricket might be heading, Amy had this to say:

“Definitely look into it. It’s an awesome resource to have there, and I think you should make the most of it if you have the opportunity.”

ACA members interested in pursuing a Vocational Training pathway or finding out more can contact their PDM or Transition & Past Player Development Manager, Mark Gregory.