SALTEX is excited to announce that members of the GMA’s NextGen group will be joining this year’s exhibition at the NEC Birmingham on 30-31 October 2024, offering fresh perspectives and a passion for the future of grounds management.
GMA NextGen, sponsored by Reesink Turfcare, is a dynamic group of committed young professionals serving as ambassadors for the industry.
Their mission is to inspire and recruit the next generation of grounds staff by showcasing the wide range of rewarding career opportunities within the sector.
From school leavers to early-career professionals, GMA NextGen is dedicated to promoting awareness and enthusiasm for an industry that plays a crucial role in sports and public spaces whilst ensuring the industry remains vibrant and well-equipped for the future. And what’s more, they’re currently recruiting for three more members!
Visitors can connect with GMA NextGen at the GMA Hub, stand C190 across both days of the exhibition. They’ll be on hand to offer practical advice to those interested in taking their first steps or looking to progress in the industry.
GMA’s NextGen members Meg Lay (Groundsperson at Lord’s Cricket Ground) and Jack Langley (Deputy Head Groundsperson at Ashton Gate Stadium) will also be taking part in a SALTEX Learning Live session ‘How to attract young people into the industry’ which will discuss the diverse opportunities the grounds sector offers young people - and how to encourage them to get started on a rewarding career.
Meg Lay of GMA NextGen and Lord’s Cricket Ground said: “I am hugely passionate about promoting our industry to a younger generation and I am very much looking forward to speaking on the topic at SALTEX. The exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to connect with likeminded people and discuss how we can improve the sector.”
Following this, attendees are invited to attend The Clubhouse, stand K010, to meet with the GMA NextGen team to carry on the discussion and explore further opportunities within the industry.
Jack Langley, Deputy Head Groundsperson at Ashton Gate Stadium said: “I am very excited to be representing GMA NextGen at SALTEX 2024. This event brings together the grounds industry like no other. A space for people to meet and discuss great ideas that can drive forward & make positive changes to the industry, that the future generation of grounds people can be proud of.”
