Next Gen aims to connect the next generation of leaders with the sport industry and give them their first experience of what a future career in the sector could look like. This unique summer residential programme takes students inside the world of Manchester City and offers a hands-on immersion into the business of sport.
Students will experience:
• Immersive Learning: experience the sports industry first-hand, with interactive workshops and unique behind-the-scenes access
• Industry Experts: meet a wide range of innovative experts, covering a wide range of industry topics
• Career Development: understand opportunities within the sport industry and start developing your network
• Leadership Skills: develop skill sets that can be applied in both sport and business ?????Next Gen will be an experience of a lifetime, from the friends you meet to the learnings you’ll be able to apply to your ongoing education, career, and interest in sports.????
Key Highlights
Next Gen is organised around the key pillars of sport, business and personal growth. Each day will focus on a theme, from leadership to entrepreneurship, or a deep dive into psychology or branding. Interactive workshops include:
• E-Sports Session: Meet professional e-sport players and learn how they crafted their skills and careers. Develop your own skills and challenge them and your peers to a match in the e-sports arena.
• Kit Design: Hear about design, branding, and marketing from the experts at Manchester City and PUMA who create the first-team kits. You’ll then put that learning into action as you design your own sports kit.
• Social Media Content: Learn how to produce engaging content from the team behind Manchester City’s social media channels. Absorb their knowledge and test your new skills by creating your own social media content for a football club. Students will also enjoy various group activities
* outside of the classroom making this summer programme truly an experience of a lifetime.
Highlights include:
• VIP Etihad Stadium Tour: Go behind the scenes at the home of Manchester City with a VIP tour of the Etihad Stadium. Visit the Home Team dressing room, walk out of players’ tunnel and go pitch-side.
• National Football Museum: After hours visit to the National Football Museum, get up close to historic memorabilia, and access their cutting-edge interactive football games.
• Football Coaching: Learn about training and coaching from professional coaching staff at Manchester City’s Academy
