SPORTS
The trades are a strong career option for athletes, as the industry suits those who are physically fit, disciplined, focused, and team oriented. BCITO Sports builds on this with a customised programme enabling athletes to build a long-term career in the trades.
PROVIDES
Career pathways
Helping retiring athletes transition into new careers.
Professional development
Offering clubs and associations tools to build and retain their numbers.
Apprenticeship opportunities
Connecting school leavers with apprenticeships through their sports clubs and schools.
Trade-positive attitudes
Encouraging apprentices to bring valuable skills from sports into their trades, including teamwork, motivation, personal health knowledge, and a drive for success.
WE COVER ALL POSITIONS
BCITO SPORTS is the most rounded trades development programme ever offered to athletes. We’ve worked hard to consider the needs and priorities of all those involved.
FOR PRO-ATHELETES
Prepare for your future without compromising on the game at hand. Move from one set of professional skills to another and continue to earn after your playing days.
FOR CLUB ATHLETES
Acquire the skills you need to make a living while continuing to play the game you love, building your career both on and off the field.
FOR CLUBS
BCITO Sports offers clubs a powerful advantage by providing members the opportunity to pursue a career during and beyond their playing days.
FOR SPORTING ORGANISATIONS
The BCITO Sports Programme helps athletes balance their sports and career by offering opportunities to train and play while earning and learning a trade.
FOR SCHOOLS
Help athletes balance their sports and career by offering opportunities to train and play while earning and learning a trade, ensuring job security and career progression in high-demand trades.
Get in touch and let us help you find a way we can design a programme to your specific needs.
Email sports@bcito.org.nz
Olympic Shot Putter Tom Walsh
Olympic Shot Putter and Qualified Builder. Hear Tom’s journey as he came up through the ranks of his sport to the international stage, while having a qualified career to back him up.
PLAYER INTERVIEWS
Read interviews from others who have apprenticeships in the trades, whilst competing in their respective sports.
CarpentryZach Stibbe
I’ve always enjoyed woodwork, so becoming a builder seemed like a natural fit. I also spoke to another Olympic sailor, Issac McHardie, who’s also doing a BCITO apprenticeship, and he’s been a great mentor.
ConstructionTeofilo Paulo
I had been playing professional rugby for over 16years before I got into building. This is my 4th year as an apprentice having played for the Wellington Lions the last 2 years. So, what I’ve learnt in Rugby I’ve carried on into my building apprentice...
CarpentryTim Cadwallader
I thought it was a good way to start the process of the next chapter of my life/career, and get some insight into the industry. It took me a long time to find something I was passionate about career wise.
JoineryTahlia Petersen
I am fortunate enough that my employer at Leith Joinery allows me to take any days off needed to compete in any competitions for curling. Our national season is fairly condensed and takes place throughout mostly June and July.
CarpentryRobbie Robinson
I started my apprenticeship as soon as rugby season finished in my last year at high school because I knew I always wanted to become a “builder”. What made that journey manageable was having a boss who understood my goals and just really clear communication around what my schedule would be.
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The trades have always been a strong career option for those with a background in sport. The industry works well for people who are physically fit, personally disciplined, focused and used to working in a team environment.
A customised programme for athletes at all levels that enables you to build a long-term career in the trades.