Carney's Community youth participate in Wimbledon employment program

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Carney's Community youth participate in Wimbledon employment program
Summary

Thirteen young people from Carney's Community are gaining work experience at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships through the Wimbledon Foundation’s Work at Wimbledon scheme. The charity, based in Wandsworth, uses boxing and mentoring to support at-risk youth in building confidence and discipline. Co-founder George Turner emphasized the life-changing nature of this opportunity, noting that many participants have faced barriers to employment due to backgrounds affected by crime. This initiative aims to provide a stepping stone for these individuals into future job opportunities.

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  • Carney's Community is a boxing charity based in Wandsworth.
  • Thirteen young participants are employed during the Wimbledon Championships.
  • The scheme helps youth facing challenges find their first job opportunities.
  • References from Wimbledon can help participants secure future employment.
  • George Turner highlights the role of boxing in building discipline and confidence.
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Carney’s Community works in a different world to the Wimbledon Championships.

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