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Step Into the Industry: Masterclasses in Music, Creative Arts & Sport
Discover your passion. Define your path. Build your future.
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s Into the Industry Masterclasses give you an exclusive inside look behing the scenes into some of the most exciting and competitive industries — music, creative arts, and sport.
Each free online course is packed with real stories, insider insights, and expert advice from professionals who’ve made their mark. You’ll learn how these industries really work, the roles available, and the skills you need to succeed.
Learn at your own pace, explore different career paths, and gain the confidence to take your next step — whether that’s performing, managing, designing, coaching, or creating.
These masterclasses are your starting point to turn curiosity into opportunity.
Learn from the best. Dream big. Start your journey today.
Level Up: Bite-Sized Self-Development Programmes
Bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
The Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s self-development series is designed to help you grow fast — short, powerful online programmes that boost your confidence, mindset, and skills for life, learning, and work.
Each course focuses on a key theme — from leadership and communication to money management, motivation, and personal growth — giving you practical tools to make real progress right now.
These bite-sized sessions are built for busy lives. You can learn anytime, anywhere, and apply what you discover straight away to move closer to your goals.
Whether you’re preparing for your next step in education, training, or employment, our self-development programmes will help you unlock your potential and own your journey.
Small steps. Big impact. Start today.
Into The Industry: Music
Discover your path in the world of music.
Created by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with Warner Music, Into the Industry: Music is a free interactive course that opens the doors to every career within the music industry.
From performing, songwriting, and production to marketing, management, and digital innovation, this programme offers a complete overview of how the industry works and where you could fit in.
Learn directly from music professionals and academics, gain insider insights, and understand how creativity, business, and technology come together to power global hits.
Whether you want to be on stage, behind the scenes, or shaping the future of sound, this course will help you explore your passions, build confidence, and take your first step into one of the most exciting industries in the world.
Start your journey today.
Our Courses
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Digital Futures
Description:
The future is digital — are you ready? Learn how to spot fake news, explore tech careers, and create your own digital CV.Content:
Digital literacy
Spotting fake news
Careers in tech
Build a digital CV
Length: ~2 hours
Learning Outcome:
You’ll know how to stay smart online, explore digital careers, and design a CV that stands out. -
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NextGen Leaders
Description:
Step up and lead! Discover your strengths, learn how to influence, and inspire change in your community.Content:
Leadership today
Self-awareness & values
Communication & influence
Pitch your change idea
Length: ~2 hours
Learning Outcome:
You’ll understand your leadership style and be able to pitch an idea that sparks action. -
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Creative Pathways
Description:
Got a passion? Turn it into a project. Explore creative industries, storytelling, and launch your first idea.Content:
Creative industries
Storytelling skills
Turning passion into projects
Share your idea
Length: ~2 hours
Learning Outcome:
You’ll explore creative careers and take the first steps in building your own project. -
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Money Moves
Description:
Money matters — but you’re in control. Learn how to earn, save, spot scams, and build a one-month money plan.Content:
Earning & saving basics
Credit, debt & scams
Money mindset
1-month budgeting activity
Length: ~2 hours
Learning Outcome:
You’ll create a one-month budget and understand how to make smart financial choices. -
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Start Now
Description:
Stop waiting, start doing! Smash procrastination, set SMART goals, and build momentum with a 7-day challenge.Content:
Overcoming barriers
Setting SMART goals
Building daily habits
7-day action plan
Length: ~2 hours
Learning Outcome:
You’ll set a clear SMART goal and complete a 7-day plan to build confidence and momentum.
Employment Opportunities
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Ralph Lauren — Fashion & Lifestyle Internship
Step inside a global fashion and lifestyle powerhouse. From showroom to shop floor, you’ll explore merchandising, marketing, and e-commerce—working across teams to bring the Ralph Lauren brand to life.
Get involved in product launches, storytelling, and retail strategy while earning accredited training. Big brand. Bigger learning. Build your CV, polish your skills, and step into the world of fashion with confidence. -
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Live Nation — Live Events & Festivals Internship
Step into the world where sport, culture and community collide. Work alongside professionals driving impact on and off the pitch—from event planning and media to grassroots development and brand partnerships.
Get ready to build connections, gain insider experience, and see how sport shapes culture and opportunity. Dynamic, hands-on, and purpose-driven — your journey into the industry starts here. -
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Sport & Cultural Sector Internships
Step into the world where sport, culture and community collide. Work alongside professionals driving impact on and off the pitch—from event planning and media to grassroots development and brand partnerships.
Get ready to build connections, gain insider experience, and see how sport shapes culture and opportunity. Dynamic, hands-on, and purpose-driven — your journey into the industry starts here.
Into The Industry Events
Our Into the Industry events, focused on the opportunities in the Tech, Music and Sports industries, bring young people face to face with leading professionals willing to offer expert advice, guidance and information to help mobilise young people to learn opportunities are both available and attainable!
For more information on our upcoming events, click the button below.
Information for Parents: Career Transfer Hub
You might be talking about transfers but are you talking futures too? ⚽️
Your family’s favourite footballers aren’t the only ones preparing themselves to take the next step in their career, and as you chat about your club’s new signings over the transfer window, what better time to talk to your child about the moves they want to make for their future?
We’ve teamed up with Talking Futures to launch the Career Transfer Hub – your one-stop shop for information and tools to help support conversations with your child about their next steps.