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  Did you know it is: The Second Biggest Spectator Sport to Football An Industry worth 3.45 billion to the British Economy The largest Sporting Employer. There are many different routes to explore from Apprenticeships and Early Career Programmes   to hands on working with horses or working in an office environment: There are several  Specialist Training Colleges  to choose from which young people can attend either after GCSEs or A Levels. For those wanting to explore riding options, the British Racing School based in Suffolk and the National Horseracing College based in Yorkshire, offer a Foundation Course in Racehorse Care which leads to a Level 2 Apprenticeship delivered in a racing yard. For those based in Scotland,  the Scottish Racing Academy  also has courses to offer. They offer a vocational pathway allowing students to learn more about the racehorse and how to care, feed, prepare and exercise racehorses. The National Stud based in Suffolk   off...

  Find out about Early Career Programmes & Apprenticeships in Horseracing Have your students ever thought about a career in the Horseracing industry? There are various career paths they can take, some of which they may never have even thought about and a wide range of training to support them on their journey. Foundation training at our racing schools, the National Horseracing College and the British Racing School, leads to completing an apprenticeship in a racing yard, which allows you to work hands-on with horses. There are similar options in Scotland with the Scottish Racing Academy. There is also an option for those that want to work with horses but maybe don’t want to ride. The National Stud offers an Entry to Stud Employment Course for those with no experience handling horses, leading to a role in the breeding industry. If media interests your students, then there is the Racing Media Academy who provide students with work experience and training at some of ...

  Horseracing is the second largest spectator sport in the UK, supporting over 85,000 jobs.  There are so many different careers available from working directly with horses in a racing yard or stud farm to running large events at racecourses and race meetings. Take a look at the programmes on offer below. British Horseracing Development Programme This Programme, which has been running for over 30 years, provides an invaluable source of talent to the sport of Horseracing. Applications open each November and close at the end of February. The Programme starts with a free two week residential introduction course and is followed by paid placements for at least 8 weeks over the Summer.  It is suitable for candidates who have completed Degrees, Higher Apprenticeships or have equivalent skills and capabilities.  Find out more Racing Media Academy  The Racing Media Academy provides a pathway into Horse Racing for those who love the idea of working in racing but can’...

  Have you ever dreamt of working in the world of Sport? Take a look at the opportunities available in Horseracing.  Check out our jobs There are so many different career paths available that many people are not aware of. Are you a fan of sports and interested in sports broadcasting? You could be a Trainee Broadcast Engineer. Are you a passionate Photographer who enjoys sport? You could become a Photo Finish Trainee. Maybe you want to work outdoors – you could become a Trainee Grounds Person at one of the most popular sporting venues in the country or a Racing Groom, looking after top racehorses. Who are Careersinracing?   Careersinracing are the British Horseracing Authority’s (Governing Body for the Sport of Horseracing) marketing and recruitment department who implement training, education and recruitment initiatives for the British horseracing industry. With the largest job board in racing, we promote the widest range of jobs in the industry including apprenticeships ...

  Careers in the Horseracing Industry When people think about Horseracing, the first job that comes to mind is being a Jockey. In fact, there are actually hundreds of different job roles available in the industry from working with horses in a racing yard or stud farm to working on a racecourse itself. We have 59 in the country to pick from! You could find yourself in hospitality, marketing, media, or events.   National Careers Week 2021 provides us with a fantastic platform to get this message across to people and let them know what is on offer.   We see National Careers Week a perfect time to focus on your career options, opportunities to develop yourself and we are here to help. Did you know that young people can study for an  Apprenticeship in the Horseracing  industry? So, with young people having to stay in education until they are 18, attending one of our Training Providers and taking a vocational route can be a good choice. Our aim at Careers in Racing is...