The PFA Scotland Careers Event which takes place at the end of each season is an ideal opportunity for players to speak to employers, education providers and training providers about various sectors and potential future opportunities.

This year’s event was held on 11th May at Hampden Park, Glasgow and attracted over 200 apprentices plus senior footballers who were looking for information and guidance on future careers.  The event was run in partnership with the SFA and SPL and supported by PFA Scotland’s preferred partners.

In addition to meeting universities, colleges, employers and training providers, players were provided with a seminar programme covering opportunities in running a business, the leisure industry, coaching as a career and the FIFPro On-line Academy.

Based on the success of previous PFA Scotland Careers Events and following discussion with PFA Scotland committee members the event was split into three distinct areas:

Senior Players, option to attend various Information sessions which include

FIFPro Degree

SFA Coaching Opportunites

Coerver Coaching

Career as an Independent Financial Advisor

Interested in a Franchise

First Year Apprentices attended Information sessions on

PFA Scotland Membership Services

PFA Scotland Legal

The Importance of having a Plan B

Referees:Education and Awareness

Second Year Apprentices attended on Information sessions on

A Career as a Referee

Stirling University Scholarship Programme

USA Football Scholarship Programme

Coerver Coaching

SFA Coaching Opportunites