Careers in Racing have launched a ‘Youth Collaboration Group’ inviting young people to come forward and be part of this new group – the first of its kind in the sport of Horseracing. Working collaboratively with young people to help shape what Careersinracing use to market content to the next generation of people that want to work in our sport.
Not only will members of the Youth Collaboration Group have a real say in shaping the direction of how careers in racing are marketed to younger audiences, but they will also gain valuable transferable skills to support their own career development.
What to expect
All members of the group will be given the chance to take part in various activities – ranging from proofreading and copy editing, through to video reviewing and participation in online video conferencing. They will also have an opportunity to consider how they are developing other essential skills and communicate with each other, keeping up to date with what is happening in the industry and supporting each other.
We want to build a team of young people who really understand what we are trying to achieve, and who can give us some honest feedback, and co-create some of our initiatives. At the same time, we want to support them in developing work-ready skills to enhance their CVs. We have over 30 members now who have assisted on Podcasts Topics, Merchandise design, Industry workshop and panel events, Racing Staff Week & our Explore Racing Days.
Creating Content has become a big part of the YCG. Be it Instagram Take-Overs, TikToks, Tours, behind the scenes content or days on course, the YCG have been able to explore the media world in a big way adding some fun to our social platforms. We have a big mix in the group from racing fans, pony racers, people who have been through the British Racing School and National Horseracing College, British Horseracing Development Programme and Racing Media Academy!
Work Experience!
This summer the YCG have stacked up over 100 hours of work. Read what Finley, Lucy and Ellie got up to at RaceTech here.
Apprentice Business Co-ordinator Lana Muller read her early career path here
From an Explore Racing Day to landing a dream role at Doncaster read Alexa’s story here
If you would like to be part of the YCG get in contact with Sean Simara on ssimara@britishhorseracing.com and he will send you everything you need or complete the application form here.
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