Careers in Racing Youth Collaboration Group

Be part of our Youth Collaboration Group

Careers in Racing has launched a ‘Youth Collaboration Group’, inviting young people to come forward and be part of this new group. This is the first of its kind in the sport of Horseracing. Working collaboratively with young people, this group helps to shape what Careersinracing use to market content to the next generation of people who 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 group members will have the chance to take part in a range of activities. These include proofreading and copy editing, video reviews, and joining online discussions. They will also reflect on how they are developing key skills. In addition, members can connect and stay up to date with industry news, as well as offer mutual support.

We aim to build a team of young people who understand our goals and can share honest feedback. We also want them to help shape and co-create new initiatives. At the same time, we support them in developing practical, work-ready skills to strengthen their CVs.

We now have over 40 members. So far, they have contributed to podcast topics, merchandise design, industry workshops, panel events, Racing Staff Week, and our Explore Racing Days.

Creating Content has become a big part of the YCG. Whether it be 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, ranging 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!

Sam and Abby discuss all of the above and more in the YCG podcast episode, which you can watch here. 

Work Insight!

This summer, the YCG have stacked up over 100 hours of work experience. Read what Finley, Lucy and Ellie got up to at RaceTech here. 

Some of the group enjoyed a day in the BHA London Office

• Emilia’s Early Career Journey can be read here 
• Jasmine was part of the group that took part in an interview with Nick Luck, and you can listen to her on the Nick Luck Podcast here
• Ellie spent the day at Newmarket Races here.
• Apprentice Business Co-ordinator Lana Muller read her early career path here
• Sam our resident journalist can keep you updated with her work here

If you would like to be part of the YCG, get in contact with Sean Simara at ssimara@britishhorseracing.com, and he will send you everything you need. Or complete the application form here.

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