Our career fair is a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between aspiring young professionals and the burgeoning sports industry. The fair provides a platform for connecting aspiring professionals and youth in general with prospective employers, mentors, and industry experts, facilitating direct interaction and fostering potential career paths.
In addition to connecting talent with opportunity, the career fair will include the following activities:
Panel Discussion
The panel will feature prominent sports experts who will share their insights and experiences (Add the panelists on the career fair section)
Workshop
A workshop on CV development for freelance event professionals will be hosted by Hammerton Barca, a leading advisory service in sports, entertainment, and cultural sectors
Interactive Session
This will be a networking session expected to draw 200 participants including aspiring sports professionals and enthusiasts who will engage and mingle with a wide range of industry players and experts.
The activities are geared towards addressing industry needs. This is in recognition that Africa is experiencing significant growth, with increasing investment in sports infrastructure, development of professional leagues, and expanding fan engagement. This growth has created a demand for skilled professionals across various sectors of the industry. We address this need by showcasing the range of available opportunities, highlighting the required qualifications, enhancing skills, and facilitating the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers.
The SportsBiz Africa Forum associates its goals with the UN SDGs and will make an effective and efficient contribution to Goal No. 8, which aims at promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
The Career Fair is crafted to provide dynamic and ambitious young Africans with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to directly connect with recruiters representing the global sports organizations, federations, teams, as well as leading companies. It will serve as a dynamic platform, facilitating engaging conversations about a plethora of exciting career and internship prospects within the ever-evolving world of sports.
Are you a sports management organization looking for young talents? A sports federation? A team or a communication company in the sports industry?
SportsBiz Africa Forum is pleased to partner and host you in its Career Fair building a legacy for the next generation of industry stakeholder.