Lewisham College students recently had the opportunity to explore the connection between sport, personal development and employability at a football and careers event hosted by long-standing college partner, Millwall Community Trust (MCT).
The event gave students an insight into MCT's range of employability support initiatives and its Post-16 Education and Football Programme, highlighting how sport can open doors to education, personal development and future career opportunities.
As part of the experience, students took part in a football training session at Millwall's facilities, developing valuable transferable skills including teamwork, communication and leadership in a professional sporting environment.
They also heard from former professional footballer Mark Phillips and MCT Academy Phase Lead Ben Bennett, who shared their experiences of working in sport and spoke about the importance of perseverance, determination and personal development when pursuing career ambitions.
The event attracted representatives from the BBC, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), government media teams and national press. Students involved in MCT's Youth Hub and employment and education programmes were interviewed about their experiences, while Lewisham College students were also featured taking part in the football training activities.
As a long-standing partner of Lewisham College, Millwall Community Trust continues to play an important role in connecting young people with opportunities beyond the classroom. Through its education, employment and community programmes, MCT helps students build confidence, develop transferable skills and explore different pathways into their chosen careers.
Experiences like these demonstrate the value of strong partnerships between education providers and community organisations. By connecting learning with real-world experiences, Lewisham College continues to help students develop the skills, confidence and ambition to take their next steps towards successful futures.
To explore how Lewisham College can support your journey into the sports sector, discover our full range of Sport courses at lewisham.ac.uk/sport
If you are an employer who would like to help shape future talent or collaborate on initiatives like this, find out how to get involved in our industry partnerships and Employer Advisory Boards at lewisham.ac.uk/talent
