Students at Capital City College (CCC)’s Enfield centre were treated to an inspiring visit from Darren Lewis, Assistant Editor of the Daily Mirror, as part of a careers event co-hosted by CCC and Enfield Borough FC.
The session, held on Monday, 16 June, aimed to broaden students’ understanding of the wide-ranging opportunities in the sports industry beyond playing on the pitch.
Darren, who began his journalism career at the Enfield Gazette, shared his journey from local reporting to covering major national and international sporting events for one of the UK’s leading newspapers.
Students gained valuable insights into the world of sports journalism, learning about the power of storytelling in sport and the importance of resilience and determination in building a successful career. Darren talked about the number of stories the Daily Mirror might turn over in a single day, the potential impact of AI on journalism, and more.
Marvin Walker, Chairman of Enfield Borough FC, said: “Having someone of Darren’s calibre speak to our students, especially with his roots in Enfield, was truly special. His message about hard work and dedication to achieve his chosen career resonated with everyone in the room.”
The event also featured a Q&A session hosted by former Chelsea defender Michael Duberry, giving students the chance to engage directly with Darren and ask questions about his experiences in the media industry.
This visit was part of an ongoing series of talks organised by Capital City College and Enfield Borough FC, designed to help students explore real-world opportunities in sport and related industries.
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