ON MONDAY, May 23, 2011, 20 new recruits turned up for their first day of work at the Melbourne Football Club.
These new recruits will spend the rest of the week gaining a rare insight into all aspects of the Club’s operations as part of the industry leading Work Experience program implemented by the Club in 2010.
In previous years, the Club would take on one or two high school students for work experience, but had to turn away many more who were seeking the opportunity because there simply wasn’t anything meaningful for them to do.
Anyone who has experienced work experience students in their workplace will know that trying to find appropriate things for 15-17 year olds with limited workplace experience to do can be challenging.
As part of the Club’s focus on young people, the traditional idea of work experience was flipped on its head.
Instead of a couple of kids sitting around all day waiting for some photocopying or stapling to do, the Club created a week long program of activities. This gives a number of high school students an insight into the workings of an elite sporting club, with the creation of a specially tailored program, designed to give the students the best experience possible.
The program includes a broad range of activities and workshops across a range of Club operations, all of which give the students an understanding of what it’s like to work at a club, as well as a chance for them to share their ideas and contribute to projects the Club is currently undertaking.
The students also spend time in football operations, gaining insights into sports science, training and many of the other disciplines associated with an AFL team.
The players also spend time with students, telling them what it’s like to leave school and become a professional athlete.
In addition to the thrill of spending a week working at the MCG and AAMI Park, the students’ week will culminate in the Friday night game at the MCG against Carlton, where they will see much of what they have been involved in during the week come together for a big event and game. (Before they get to watch the big game, they’ll be put to work handing out Demon Horns to Club members!).
This year, the program, in only its second year, attracted more than 400 applicants.
Fifty of the very best applicants were chosen to participate in two different weeks of the program.
The students selected include Melbourne members, country kids, kids from the City of Casey and even a few who applied from interstate.
The program is now full for 2011. Applications for 2012 will be taken early in the New Year.
Keep an eye on the careers section of the website for details.
These new recruits will spend the rest of the week gaining a rare insight into all aspects of the Club’s operations as part of the industry leading Work Experience program implemented by the Club in 2010.
In previous years, the Club would take on one or two high school students for work experience, but had to turn away many more who were seeking the opportunity because there simply wasn’t anything meaningful for them to do.
Anyone who has experienced work experience students in their workplace will know that trying to find appropriate things for 15-17 year olds with limited workplace experience to do can be challenging.
As part of the Club’s focus on young people, the traditional idea of work experience was flipped on its head.
Instead of a couple of kids sitting around all day waiting for some photocopying or stapling to do, the Club created a week long program of activities. This gives a number of high school students an insight into the workings of an elite sporting club, with the creation of a specially tailored program, designed to give the students the best experience possible.
The program includes a broad range of activities and workshops across a range of Club operations, all of which give the students an understanding of what it’s like to work at a club, as well as a chance for them to share their ideas and contribute to projects the Club is currently undertaking.
The students also spend time in football operations, gaining insights into sports science, training and many of the other disciplines associated with an AFL team.
The players also spend time with students, telling them what it’s like to leave school and become a professional athlete.
In addition to the thrill of spending a week working at the MCG and AAMI Park, the students’ week will culminate in the Friday night game at the MCG against Carlton, where they will see much of what they have been involved in during the week come together for a big event and game. (Before they get to watch the big game, they’ll be put to work handing out Demon Horns to Club members!).
This year, the program, in only its second year, attracted more than 400 applicants.
Fifty of the very best applicants were chosen to participate in two different weeks of the program.
The students selected include Melbourne members, country kids, kids from the City of Casey and even a few who applied from interstate.
The program is now full for 2011. Applications for 2012 will be taken early in the New Year.
Keep an eye on the careers section of the website for details.
