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Box Careers combines non-contact boxing training with careers and education activities to support young people aged 15 to 25 on their journey into learning, training and work.
BOXING BUILDS MORE THAN MUSCLES
Boxing is a powerful tool for developing personal resilience, confidence, and self-awareness. All of which are vital qualities for young people starting out in their careers. When a young person feels capable of facing challenges in the ring, they’re better prepared to tackle the demands of employment outside of it.
Our coaches build strong, trusting relationships with participants. This connection often becomes the motivation a young person needs to recognise their own potential and feel confident in pursuing meaningful employment.
GETTING FIT FOR THE FIGHT
Our twenty-week programme supports young people at all stages of their career journey, from those furthest from the job market to those ready to take their next step into employment. Together with their coach, each young person works through a tailored ‘Careers Checklist’ to identify where they are and what actions are needed to progress.
We understand that many disadvantaged young people face barriers to accessing mainstream careers support. That’s why we combine non-contact boxing with psychologically informed employability coaching to help young people build the personal qualities needed for long-term success. By improving physical health, mental well-being, and attitudes to work, our programme helps young people build a more positive outlook for their future.
OUR CAREER PROGRAMME OFFERS...
WORKSHOPS
We run regular, practical workshops to develop key employability skills including CV writing, job search strategies, communication, and interview preparation. These sessions give young people the tools they need to take real steps toward employment.
WORKPLACE VISITS
We use Empire Fighting Chance’s wide network of partner organisations to provide regular workplace visits. These experiences give young people insight into different industries and the opportunity to build real connections that can lead to employment.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are an accredited AQA Awards Centre, delivering training for young people to achieve AQA Awards such as Coaching Boxing Technique, Fitness Coaching, Enterprise Awareness, Fitness Testing, Mental Toughness, Streetwise with Money, and Understanding Careers.
You can browse our AQA Awards catalogue for 2022/23 here.
We also offer a Level One Assistant Gym Instructor course which gives young people a qualification to work in a gym.
EMPLOYER PARTNERS
Organisations we are currently partnered with, who have provided jobs, work experience, mentoring or workplace visits include:
- Boston Tea Party
- Dick Lovett
- RedRock Consulting
- Paul Harper Search
- Anderson’s Financial Management
- Avon and Somerset Fire Service
- Jacobs Barbers
- Extract Coffee
- Lush
- Subway
- Fare Share
- Gloucestershire Cricket Club
- Bristol Bears Rugby
- HMRC
- Jolly Hog
- Jerk King
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Box Careers Coach Chris with Jen -
Visit to Boston Tea Party, April 2023 -
Visit to Boston Tea Party, April 2023 -
Visit to DigiTech
