1. Student Tennis Network September 2017

2. Content (45 mins) What is the Student Tennis Network? The Opportunity
The Criteria
The Programme
Next Steps

3. The Student Tennis Network is …
“ … a new programme designed to act as a catalyst for British Tennis’ future workforce”

4. The Opportunity …
Opportunity to engage with various British Tennis employees, and
gain insights into their roles
Mentoring phone calls 3 x year
Opportunity to develop your own employability skills through CV building training and completing an agreed tennis project
Skill Development Workshops
Opportunity to develop and lead on a project to develop your skills
International trips for selected individuals to Spain and France
Potential work placement opportunities within British Tennis
Opportunity to learn from the other students from other colleges, universities who are in a similar position to you

5. Criteria … Currently studying Strong interest in Tennis
Experience of leading on / assisting on a Tennis project (either paid or volunteer role)
In either of these roles currently, University Tennis Co-ordinator, University Tennis Ambassador, College Tennis Activator or College Tennis Ambassador
Committed to attending national training events
Committed to completing an on-line training programme on my training diary and contributing to the evaluation of the programme

6. On Line Training Programme …
On my training diary, 4 sections;
Career Development
Skill Development
Work Development
Evaluation

7. Career Development … January / February
Each student to identify two potential career routes of interest to
them
Interview two employees from British Tennis who are in similar roles to assess
what skills are needed in these roles
Evaluate the interview calls
Choose your preferred career route
Mentoring call

8. Skill Development … March / April / May
Identify 3 workplace skills that you would like to develop
Complete an action plan in conjunction with your mentor to develop these skills
Development workshops
Mentoring call

9. Work Development … May / June / July
In consultation with your mentor develop a participation project
It could be a one off event (such as a GBTW event) or a series of events (taster sessions) or a work placement within a club or county
Complete an action plan to show where your project has impact, and what skills will be required to make it a success

10. Mentoring …
Each student to receive 3 mentoring calls lasting 1 hour, and 1
call per development area
Each call to focus on;
Career development
Employability skills
Support with the programme

11. Workshops …
In the skill development there will be a number of workshops
that you will be encouraged to attend to develop your employability skills such as;
CV Development
Presentation Skills
Women and Girls
A small amount of funding will be available to contribute to travel costs

12. Evaluation
Evaluation included in each development area, reflecting on your
journey and your employability skills (very personal to you)
Programme Evaluation
Feedback your experience of being on the programme (positives and negatives)
Experience of mentoring calls / workshops
Be part of a focus group to help shape the programme for future years, including presenting at University Training 2018

13. Next Steps … Action Dates Launch at University Training
6th to 8th September
Applications Open
11th September
Applications sent to
Applications Close
13th October
Applications confirmed if on the Programme
4th December
Programme Starts
January 2018

14. Any Questions … Paul Cummins FE and Education Projects Manager