Encouraging young people into the industry
Encouraging 14-16 year olds, school leavers and young people to consider a career in groundskeeping is key for the progression and longevity of the industry. By sponsoring the GMA’s Young Board of Directors through awards and initiatives we’re demonstrating our long-term commitment to the future of groundskeeping.
Interviews with the GMA's Young Board of Directors
Reesink and Toro are proud, as ever, to play a part in giving young groundsmen a platform to develop their careers. Here we've published a series of articles from past and present members about what being part of the GMA's Young Board of Directors means to them and how they are helping others…
Sam Cain
10 Jan 2019
ON A MISSION TO SHOW THE RANGE OF INCREDIBLE CAREERS
I wanted to be able to show young people that there are lots of opportunities and careers paths you can take in grounds even if you don't like football!
John Wright
17 July 2019
ENCOURAGING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO THE INDUSTRY
Education is key to getting more youngsters into groundscare. And I hope that by joining the GMA Young Board I can help get the message out to young people in schools ...
Matt Jenkins
6 August 2020
PRAISING REWARDING INDUSTRY FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
When I started working as a match day volunteer at Southampton FC I knew it was a career that I wanted to pursue - I love working outside and the different challenges ...
Brad Jefferies
18 August 2020
PROMOTING REWARDING CAREERS IN GROUNDSCARE
There is no better feeling than leaving the site on a Friday with all the pitches striped up and in excellent condition - knowing that all the games and activity that....
Connor Collins
18 August 2020
DREAM COME TRUE WORKING IN GROUNDS INDUSTRY
It was always my dream to work in football and I was exploring all different routes into this. I was lucky enough to be given a trial shift as part of the match...
Joe Broadwood
24 September 2020
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR NURTURING SKILLS AND CAREER GROWTH
I've always had an interest in sport from a young age, as well as all things green. I worked for a grounds maintenance company on work experience and my passion grew.....
Scott Humphries
28 September 2020
THE INDUSTRY THAT ACTS LIKE A FAMILY
It all started when I was about 12 years old when I was helping the groundsmen on match days at Oxford United Football Club...
Liam Balmer
9 December 2020
CAREER IN GROUNDSMANSHIP BRINGING ENVIABLE OPPORTUNITIES
I decided from a young age that I wanted to work outside and was aged 13 when I got my first taste of volunteer groundsmanship...
Luke Russell
9 December 2020
BRINGING LIFE EXPERIENCE TO THE ROLE
I have played sports since a young age and always been involved in sports clubs and teams that have provided their own pitches to play on...
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