The UK sportswear large launched JD Up in 2020 as a part of its JD Basis, that includes a sequence of occasions designed to encourage the following era.
The 2-day occasion at Manchester Central will welcome college students from 51 native colleges, offering them with hands-on actions equivalent to HGV simulators showcasing careers in transport.
On the occasion, attendees can discover interactive profession zones which embody shopping for and merchandising, finance, authorized and distribution. They may also have the chance to design their very own JD duffle baggage.
JD Up’s newest enterprise will see the initiative surpass 10,000 contributors since its launch, with plans for worldwide enlargement.
College students may also hear from JD Sports activities CEO Régis Schultz and chair Andy Higginson, in addition to social media personalities together with soccer content material creator Indignant Ginge.
Nicola Kowalczuk, chief folks officer at JD, mentioned: “JD Up is about extra than simply exploring jobs – it’s about opening doorways, constructing confidence, and giving younger folks the instruments to go after a profession they’re keen about. With over 60 per cent of JD’s workforce beneath 25, we’re not simply investing within the subsequent era – we’re shaping it.
“Constructing on the resounding success of JD Up occasions throughout the UK, and the overwhelmingly optimistic suggestions obtained, we at the moment are trying additional afield with plans to take the initiative into new markets – kicking off with Spain and the US. The launch of a brand new digital work expertise programme in April 2025 may also lengthen our attain and supply profession sources and insights to younger folks all over the place.”
