Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Hosts Major Sports Business Careers Fair
Tottenham Hotspur Foundation brought together leading sports brands and local young people at its first sports business careers fair today.
Jobs fairs are part of the club’s ongoing efforts to drive employment opportunities locally, with 3,700 full-time jobs supported by the stadium every year across Haringey, Enfield and Waltham Forest, including 2,800 of those in Haringey and was sponsored by iWorkinSport.
The event formed part of the Foundation’s Level Up Network, with 170 young people between the ages 16-24 passing through the doors of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
They were treated to a welcome from former Spurs defender Sebastien Bassong, a keynote talk by Nike Club & Federation Business Director Bonnie Zeihlund, as well as a panel discussion with experts in sports science, sports media, sports recruitment and sports coaching.
There was also a series of interactive workshops run by representatives of the club, The FA, LinkedIn and more, whilst sports universities like UFCB and Loughborough, along with other brands including the Premier League, London Sport, the Lawn Tennis Association and Footballco, shared opportunities in an exhibitor zone.
In addition, participants were able to have a 15-minute ‘speed mentoring chat’ with a sports professional.
The event was hosted by Foundation interns Ali Sakinsel and Joshua Hills. Ali, 22, has benefitted from various Foundation initiatives, including its Level Up Network supported by the Mayor of London, a programme for young people to develop their employability and life skills through group workshops, one-to-one mentoring and more.
Ali said: “It has been an incredible journey for me, from taking part in programmes like Level Up Network and Start Something, to now working with the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation and having the opportunity to host this incredible event. The support has been amazing.”
Damian Zabielski, Foundation Youth, Employment and Skills Manager, said: “This has been a momentous day, a truly incredible opportunity for young people on the doorstep of the stadium to broaden their horizons within the world of sport.
“The fair, as part of our Level Up Network, supports our wider work to inspire, empower and create pathways into employment for residents in and around Tottenham.
“A big thank you to iWorkinSport, the Mayor of London, People’s Postcode Lottery and the Club, of course, as we can’t run these opportunities without support from our partners and sponsors.”
Young people who would like to join the Level Up Network can do so here. Professionals interested in becoming a mentor can register their interest here.
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