The Barbados Football Association (BFA) was founded in 1910
and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010.
Bridgetown,
Barbados – The Barbados Football Association
(BFA) today reaffirmed its commitment to providing development opportunities for
the nation’s youth through confirming the recruitment of a student intern, 20-year-old
Seth Jervier, as part of its long-standing partnership with the Barbados
Community College (BCC).
The educational partnership, which
has been in existence for over 10 years, provides interns with the chance to participate
in the daily operations of the national sporting association, as well as to gain
knowledge about specific areas of interest.
Seth, a former local football
player, is completing the internship as part of his Associate Degree in
Computer Studies, which will add to his Architecture qualification, also
through BCC.
“These kinds of opportunities are so
important for young people as they give you exposure to a professional environment,
helping to build your workplace skills and confidence,” he said. “They can also
introduce you to new career paths, and my experience with the BFA so far has sparked
an interest in me possibly pursuing some coaching in the future. I’m really grateful
for this opportunity to broaden my horizons”.
BFA President Randy Harris thanked
the BCC for its continued partnership, emphasizing the importance of offering young
people pathways for development.
“The BFA is firmly committed to
creating spaces where our young people can thrive, both on and off the pitch.” he
said. “Our vision is not only for sustainable football development, but for long
lasting community development, and we will continue to provide these kinds of opportunities
to strengthen and empower our nation’s youth through as many facets of football
as possible.”
He also put the call out to
Barbadians to consider partnering with the Association, encouraging any interested
businesses or individuals to contact the BFA.
“As we strive to use football to
make a positive contribution to the national landscape, the BFA welcomes
expressions of interest in partnering with us, especially as it relates to empowering
our next generation at a time when it is needed most.”
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Photo
caption: BFA Intern Seth Jervier (left) with
BFA National Senior Men’s Head Coach and Acting Technical Director Kent Hall.
Media
enquires:
Amy
Goulding
BFA Communications Director
+1 (246) 820 8695
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