Friends of JETS

Friends of JETS is a partnership scheme with businesses and organisations, both within horseracing and across other industries, officially linking them to the charity by providing careers support specifically for jockeys and former jockeys.

JETS currently advises on average 50 jockeys every year to help them acquire the skills and qualifications required for new career paths and we are now inviting businesses to step forward to offer support to jockeys and former jockeys in their search for new careers.

Friends of JETS will be able to offer jockeys the practical opportunities to apply their skills in the workplace through work experience or placements. For jockeys unsure what to do next and who want to get a better understanding of different career options, Friends of JETS can offer specialist advice and taster days to introduce JETS candidates to different career sectors.

By joining up with businesses who are aware of the potential of jockeys as employees along with the issues they face when retiring from the sport, we are hoping to broaden the network of support available and provide valuable assistance for jockeys taking their next step after race riding.

What would being a FRIEND OF JETS entail? Any or all of the following:

Provide specific points of contact within organisation who can answer queries/provide advice/offer contacts in their industry
Offer placements/work experience week for jockeys and former jockeys
Offer interview practice or other career guidance sessions (first come first served basis)
Display Friends of JETS logo on website
Reciprocal PR support