In order to capitalise on the significant and diverse opportunities emanating from London 2012, Podium has created this opportunities page. This page features sector related business opportunities, competitions, upcoming funding opportunities, job vacancies and a range of other opportunities for engagement with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Be sure to visit our Get Set page too, which gives more information about the official education programme of London 2012 for schools and colleges. Also, check out our Inspire Mark page, which explains how non-commercial organisations can become partners of London 2012 by delivering projects and events which are inspired by the Games.
VCashpoint Grants
vcashpoint is giving away £2,500 to 16-25 year olds in England with ideas for London 2012 inspired projects in their communities If you’ve got an idea for a London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired volunteering project to improve your community, you could apply for a grant of up to £2,500 to bring your idea to life.
Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media
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CompeteFor London 2012 Business Opportunities
The CompeteFor website allows the business community, including colleges and universities, to compete for contract opportunities linked to the 2012 Games. It acts as a brokerage service between potential suppliers and buyers throughout the London 2012 supply chain.
Any college or university can register on CompeteFor to access opportunities generated by the London 2012 Games. Registration is easy, free of charge and ensures that users are automatically matched with opportunities to apply for (after the completion of a simple profile). A number of colleges and universities have already been successful in winning business via CompeteFor.
Website: www.competefor.com Helpline: 0845 2177804
Business guide to London 2012 Games opportunities
Information: London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - What your business needs to know: a business guide
This brochure aims to help London’s SME businesses identify which dedicated business service could help them achieve maximum impact when tendering for any of the estimated 75,000 contracts that are expected to result from the London 2012 supply chain.
Website: http://www.legacy-now.co.uk/publications/london-2012-olympic-and-paralympic-games-what-your-business-needs-to-know-a-business-guide/
Organisation: London Development Agency
Closing date: 25th August 2010
New CompeteFor resource centre aids search for business opportunities
Information: A new online resource centre has been launched to help businesses – including colleges and universities - take advantage of the thousands of business opportunities available to them as part of London 2012.
Businesses are able to compete for contract opportunities generated by London 2012 via the CompeteFor website and the new resource centre is providing guidance on exactly how to search and apply for the opportunities.
Easy to follow tutorial videos, downloadable PDFs and animated guides can be found at the website (link provided below) giving universities and colleges everything that they need to register and start applying for business opportunities surrounding the Games.
Website: http://www.londonbusinessnetwork.com/competefor
Organisation: London Business Network
Closing date: none
Host the world’s media at your institution
Information: Universities and colleges that may be able to assist are being asked to contact Neil Beard by emailing Neil.Beard@london2012.com or phoning 0203 2012 378.
LOCOG is responsible for accommodating 60,000 people per night during the Games including more than 5,000 members of the world’s press, 12,000 broadcasters and a workforce team in excess of 5,000 who will be essential to the running of London 2012.
Please contact Neil Beard if you are able to assist.
Organisation: LOCOG
Closing date: none
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Film Nation: Shorts invites young people to enter London 2012 competition
Information: The project invites 11-25 year olds to make films celebrating the Olympic and Paralympic values of respect, courage, excellence, friendship, equality, determination and inspiration in a filming genre of their choice - documentary, drama, animation, or any other way they wish.
The winners’ work will be broadcasted at the iconic venues of London 2012 to an audience of millions and the best films will be showcased on giant London 2012 Live Site screens around the UK, on the London 2012 website, and on a dedicated Film Nation website.
Website: http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/cultural-olympiad/major-projects/film-nation.php
Organisation: London 2012
Closing date: 1st October 2010
British Airways Great Britons competition
Information: As the official airline partner of the London 2012 Games, British Airways has launched a programme called Great Britons, which will help and inspire people in the UK to be the best they can be. This scheme will look for individuals who demonstrate the values associated with Olympic and Paralympic Games and who strive to be the best, whether their passion is in sport, music, fashion, performing arts, art and design, innovation, or community.
This year alone we’re giving away 180 flights, to British Airways destinations, to talented individuals and groups. It is open to everyone (16 and above and UK residents) who need support to develop their talent in any field – whether they are the next Mark Ronson on the road to the Miami Music Conference, the future Sam Mendes planning a trip to the Cannes Film Festival, or even a local cricket team looking to train abroad.
Lucky winners will also have access to our luxury Executive Club lounges, and each will be given a winner’s pack which includes a camcorder, perfect for recording their amazing adventure.
For many, this once in a lifetime chance gives them the boost they need for their careers to take off to the next exciting level.
British Airways is committed to all this and more, in our support of home-grown talent.
Website: http://www.greatbritons.ba.com
Organisation: British Airways
Closing date: none
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VCashpoint Grants
Website: http://vinspired.com/vcashpoint/opportunities/488-apply-for-a-vcashpoint-grant-now/activities/728-your-idea-your-time-our-cash
Organisation: V
Closing date: 6th September 2010
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Security Apprenticeships on the Olympic Park
Information: The Olympic Delivery Authority’s apprenticeship team is helping a security contractor working on the Olympic Park recruit for security services apprenticeships.
Candidates must be aged 18 but not yet turned 19. This is a unique opportunity to develop a career within the security sector from the ground up. The chosen candidates will undertake a framework apprenticeship and will achieve an NVQ level 2.
The company in question requires applications of interest from candidates who have a strong desire to succeed with the security sector.
For further information or to apply please email apprentices@london2012.com including a covering letter and CV.
Website: www.london2012.com
Organisation: Olympic Delivery Authority
Closing date: none
Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media
Information: The Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media is a new exciting qualification that can give you real experience of employment, invaluable access to industry networks and a recognised qualification to boot.
The apprenticeship is the result of key industry employers, the London Development Agency and Skillset examining the opportunities the 2012 Games will bring to the creative media industry to Britain.
Visit the website (see above) to find out more and if you have any queries just email apprenticeships@skillset.org.
Website: http://www.skillset.org/qualifications/apprenticeships/apprenticeship_CDM/
Organisation: Skillset
Closing date: none
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Win a visit from an athlete through Get Set network
Information: Get Set are running a monthly competition to win a visit from an top class athlete. Send in examples of ways in which students or the whole college are already learning about the Olympic and Paralympic Values and the London 2012 Games. All the projects/ ideas submitted to Get Set will be entered into a prize draw.
Website: http://getset.london2012.com/en/join-us/register
Organisation: London 2012
Closing date: 9th September 2012
The BT Paralympic World Cup survey
Information: This year's BT Paralympic World Cup was a great success and the organisers are now working hard to plan ahead for the 2010 event.
The BT Paralympic World Cup has created a survey which will help it to build on past BT PWC events by learning more about those who have previously attended and those who might potentially attend in the future.
The survey should take no more than five minutes to complete and they would be very grateful if you would be able to both complete this survey yourself and also circulate it to any friends, colleagues or contacts.
Website: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jkChm15Mw7C7w_2fLyITROUw_3d_3d
Organisation: The BT Paralympic World Cup
Closing date: none
Bridging The Gap - Colleges Wanted
Information: The Bridging The Gap Security Initiative which was launched on November 9th is looking for more colleges who wish to take part in this 2012 games related security programme. For more information please see the files below.
Organisation: North Hertforshire College
Closing date: none
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Routledge Olympic Special Issue - Journal Contributors Needed
Information: Routledge, in conjunction with the 2012 International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport (ICSEMIS), have extended an invitation to the Editorial Boards of a number of journals to consider publishing a special issue on the London Olympic Games. We are absolutely delighted that the invitation has been accepted by 38 journals from a wide range of scientific disciplines. With your help, we would like to produce a series of critical studies on the Olympics to be published in 2012 and 2013. Routledge has a pedigree in promoting Olympic-related texts and its strategic involvement with the 2012 ICSEMIS Pre-Olympic Convention combined with its forward thinking would allow us to make a major contribution to the field of Olympic Studies and a range of other disciplines.
For more information see the attached document.
The listed journals and more will be looking for contributors and research in the given areas.
To learn more and discuss involvement in the project, contact:
Vassil Girginov, PhD
Tel: +44 1895 266811
email: vassil.girginov@brunel.ac.uk
Organisation: Routledge and ICSEMIS 2012
Closing date: none
Routledge Olympic Special Issue Journals
Loughborough Flames: Lighting the Way
Information: The Flames programme aims to up skill young leaders to plan and deliver enjoyable health and physical activity sessions with underpinning Olympic and Paralympic Values to local primary school aged children.
Loughborough Flames: Lighting the Way was one of the first initiatives to be awarded the coveted Inspire Mark logo and is coordinated by Loughborough College in partnership with the British Heart Foundation National Centre, which provides training and resources for implementing the programme.
The Flames programme is now available to all further education and sixth form colleges across the UK, for delivery through either the BTEC National Diploma in Sport, BTEC National Award In Sport or the Level 2 Community Sports Leadership Award.
This is an excellent opportunity to use the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to enrich learning for young leaders as well as leaving a sport and health legacy for local communities.
For further details about the Flames Project and to register your interest, please contact Rob Jarram at rob.jarram@loucoll.ac.uk or 01509 515408 or Anna Chalkley on a.e.chalkley@lboro.ac.uk or on: 01509 228263.
Website: http://www.loucoll.ac.uk/
Organisation: Loughborough College
Closing date: none
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