Kick It Out

Congratulations to Christina Taylor, Football Industries MBA graduate and founder of Aim Sky High Talent, who has been announced as the prestigious Havas Boost Business Competition winner 👏🏆 Within her agency, Tina champions underrepresented talent in industries like TV, sports, modelling and more. Following a competitive pitching process, Tina used her MBA business plan to secure a £150,000 growth package to scale her impactful business. While studying for her MBA here at the Management School, Tina received a full scholarship, thanks to a unique partnership between the university, Sky and anti-racism organisation Kick It Out. Read more below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/et-Xb7pu

‼️ Coaching qualifications can costs thousands… Kick It Out and McDonald’s are changing that 📈 Inan is one of 100 coaches benefitting from this game-changing partnership, providing young coaches with bursaries nationwide as they continue their coaching journeys. 🎥 This is his story…

🛬 Just landed in the football industry! ‼️ After completing our MBA Scholarship programme in partnership with University of Liverpool Management School and Sky, Siddique Ahmed has landed roles at Rochdale AFC Community Trust, Chadderton F.C. as a commercial manager, and at Manchester Metropolitan University as a mentor. 🗣️ “This past year has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and immersion in the beautiful game.”

📚 As part of the next stage of our partnership with the FA Referees, we have rolled out our online course on ‘Allyship’ to better equip grassroots officials on what it means to be an ally, and how to implement the bystander intervention approach. 🔗 Access our online learning at The Academy to find out how you can become an ally: https://bit.ly/3yGTjgE

🗣️ “The knowledge I gained about using data will definitely influence me.” 📈 Anirudh attended Raise Your Game in 2024 and off the back of it has found further opportunities to develop his skills. 📊 He attended the Training Ground Guru Big Data Webinar earlier this month, which provided five free places for delegates to enhance their understanding on data and raise their game. 📩 Feeling inspired? Drop us an email at [email protected] to keep up to date with future events.

GCHQ's annual brainteaser comes in the form of a Christmas card, and this year it looks like Kick It Out might be one of the clues 👀. 🔗 If you fancy the challenge of cracking the code, here it is: https://bit.ly/4gqfoAk #GCHQChristmasChallenge

🗣️ “Know your why!” 🔑 Coach at Liverpool F.C. Foundation and former Raise Your Game delegate, Hilaal Ali, dropping some key advice at our Women’s Raise Your Game for women looking to break into the industry. 📩 Feeling inspired? Drop us an email at [email protected] to keep up to date with future events.

🗣️"Players need to be part of ongoing conversations and education that connects them with the LGBTQI+ fan base, so they can be equipped to advocate on this issue." Samuel Okafor, Kick It Out CEO, reflects on the Rainbow Laces campaign and why it remains as vital as ever. 🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3VPcAVN

🗣️ “Understand that it’s a marathon not a sprint!” 🔑 Anne-Marie Batson dropping some key advice at our Women’s Raise Your Game event at UCFB last week for women looking to break into the industry. 📩 Feeling inspired? Drop us an email at [email protected] to keep up to date with future events.

🔍 Searching for your dream job in football? 👀 Check out these roles that have just gone live on our website! 💼 Don't miss your chance to score big in the football industry, head over to our website and kickstart your dream career. 🔗 Jobs board link here: https://bit.ly/3LluZnK