Behind Every Kick Connect
Programme graduates are invited to join our network. There, they can further enhance their skills and connect with people who will nurture and showcase their talent.
Arranging opportunities for young people to attend work experiences in the professions that excite them.
Offering young people personal development masterclasses to help them showcase their talent and arranging industry specific insight workshops where they can explore potential careers that interest them.
Providing access for our young people to mentors who can help them figure out what they want to do once they leave school and support them in taking their next steps, whatever they might be.
Success Stories
A win-win for you and our young people
Whether you are a business owner, partner or individual motivated to inspire and offer the benefits of your experience, we would love to work with you.
Mike
"I was keen to share my experience with people who just like me may not ordinarily see themselves as university or leadership material but with the right mentoring and guidance may be able to flourish and go on to succeed wherever their journey takes them."
Mike O'Mahony is Managing Director of engineering specialists HDR and mentors Ben.
Ben
"Behind Every Kick used their connections to help me get some work experience over the summer and then connected me to my mentor Mike. They’ve been very patient with me which I appreciate, letting me know that the door’s not shut and that I can take my time with my decision to see where I go next."
Ben attended the Behind Every Kick programme at Harris Academy Tottenham. While striving to make a career in professional football he is also exploring structural engineering.
Anyika
"I had the greatest pleasure this year of being one of the athlete speakers. To be honest I had so much fun, the young people [from Behind Every Kick} were so engaging"
Anyika Onuora is an Olympic bronze medal winning athlete. She spoke to our young people about resilience at an insight into sports psychology hosted by EY Lane4.
Daniela
"I can definitely see myself thriving in the sector that I want to work in because I now have had first-hand experience of how things work."
Daniela attended the Behind Every Kick programme at Six21 and wants to pursue a career in law. She completed work experience at Quinta Law.
John
"I decided to keep involved with Behind Every Kick because of all the support that they provide me and the amount of opportunities they give you. Before my placement with BKL I was unsure of whether I wanted to pursue a career in accountancy and now I know that this may be a path that I choose to follow. Also, the placement helped me to continue to build my network with professionals which I really appreciate."
John attended the Behind Every Kick programme at Hatcham College. His ambition is to work in accountancy and he undertook a week’s work experience at BKL.
Shalina
"The youngster I mentored has done so well that she is now on a scholarship to an American university playing football, which is absolutely incredible."
Shalina Popat is a Solutions Design Manager at EY.
Georgina
"I want to help young people achieve their goals, so I think the work Behind Every Kick is doing is brilliant, and I'm keen to help in any way I can."
Georgina Denslow is a partner - finance at Cedar Recruitment and has hosted CV and interview skills masterclasses for Behind Every Kick programme graduates.
Ahmad
"The work experience was very helpful for me because it helped boost my confidence and my communication skills. I saw how work life is and met new people and learned more about I.T."
Ahmad attended the Behind Every Kick programme at Hendon School and aspires to work in information technology. He spent a week at I.T. support and consultancy firm WWCS.
Tom
"We collaborated with Behind Every Kick to deliver an interactive session for their young people with USA International and Fulham FC captain Tim Ream exploring strategies to cope with pressure."
Tom Lamb is the Founder of Virtual Soccer Schools which empowers, inspires and educates young people by connecting them to professional footballers, managers and coaches.
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