Partner with The After Academy
At The After Academy, we're on a mission to pave new paths for young athletes transitioning from football academies to the next phase of their lives.
Transform Lives and Build Your Brand with Purpose
We believe in collaboration and invite companies to join us in making a tangible difference. Your support in offering work placements, role opportunities, and mentorship can light the way for these talented individuals towards successful futures outside of professional football.
How to Get Involved
Partnering with The After Academy offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young athletes while achieving meaningful corporate objectives. Whether through offering internships, apprenticeships, or entry-level positions, your involvement can set the stage for a brighter future for these individuals and your organisation.
Join Us Today
If you're ready to make a difference and enhance your company's impact, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can create a legacy of support, opportunity, and success. Join The After Academy in shaping the future of young athletes and building a community of purpose-driven success.
Criteria for employers
Partners must be Equal Opportunity employers. All applicants must be considered for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status or disability.
Partners must pay at least National Living Wage and where possible, we recommend the London Living Wage
Partners must commit to providing at minimum a role that will last at least six months to provide a meaningful experience; with exceptions for seasonal work. Seasonal work parameters to be discussed separately.
Job opportunity must be open to those who have the right to work within the United Kingdom.
All opportunities should be contracted and paid via PAYE with all the statutory entitlements such as holiday and pension enrolment.
The role must be entry level and not require a high level of qualifications unless necessary for the position and something a former academy player is likely to be able to attain.
The role must be related to the sporting or creative industries.
Shaping Futures
Boost Brand Visibility and Public Relations
Aligning with The After Academy not only supports a noble cause but also enhances your brand's visibility. It offers unique exposure through sports related channels and underscores your commitment to community and youth development.
Enhance Your Corporate Social Responsibility
Partnering with The After Academy is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to social impact and community development. It's about creating opportunities that can change lives.
Engage with the Community
Football has a unique power to connect people from all walks of life. Your involvement demonstrates genuine interest in community welfare, fostering loyalty and enhancing your brand's reputation.
Develop Future Talent
Engaging with young, talented individuals provides a pipeline of potential future employees who bring unique skills, discipline, and a team-oriented mindset developed through their sports training.