We would like to take a moment to recognise the incredible organisations supporting this year’s Junior Education Training Scheme (JETS) programme.
JETS is an initiative which sees head coach Paul Crarey and his team provide an invite to amateur coaches in the area to gain insight and benefit from their professional coaching expertise. This year, JETS celebrates its 10th anniversary!
Today, we say thank you to Smiths Metal Centres.
Tell us a little bit about Smiths Metal Centres, and the work you do?
Smiths started life as a clock making business in 1780. After a major downturn in demand for clocks after the war, the business transformed into the successful company you see today.
With a turnover of £140 million, Smiths is now a group of companies serving general engineering, motorsport and aerospace, driven forward by cutting-edge ways of working and a first-class approach to customer service.
What does it mean to you to support Barrow Raiders through opportunities such as this?
Our support of Barrow Raiders through sponsorship opportunities reflects a strong commitment to community engagement and the promotion of local sport, highlighting shared values such as teamwork, dedication and performance.
By aligning with Barrow Raiders, we can help play a vital role in supporting grassroots athletics and fostering local pride.
This partnership signifies more than just financial backing – it represents a collaborative effort to strengthen community ties and encourage regional growth through sport.
From your perspective, what is it that makes the JETS programme so unique?
From our perspective, the Barrow Raiders JETS programme stands out because it embodies their core values of community impact, youth development, education and inclusion.
For Smiths, this powerful combination of investing in grassroots coaching whilst creating clear development pathways for young people, aligns perfectly with our desire to support lasting social benefit beyond the engineering sector.
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