Panthers Sport & Business Program underway with SEDA
The Panthers Sport & Business Program, powered by SEDA, is up and running with 29 students undertaking the course in its inaugural year.
A key part of the Panthers Foundation's education pillar, the program offers students access to an elite sporting environment while completing a dual diploma in Sport and Business.
Participating students undertake SIS50321 Diploma of Sport and BSB50120 Diploma of Business qualifications.
"The quality of experience that students are getting through this program is exceptional," said Jess Bustin, SEDA Program Manager.
"We could not be happier with the opportunity for both personal and professional development that our partnership with Panthers is facilitating."
Jess Bustin, SEDA Program Manager
Alongside their studies, the 2025 cohort has undertaken workplace experiences with Panthers across a range of business functions.
The students have played a key role in bringing the Panthers transition to CommBank Stadium to life, coached on Panthers community sports clinics, and supported the club's membership, merchandise, marketing and sponsorship departments.
"The opportunities we have had access to across the club - in the office, at training and on gamedays - has been amazing," said Caleb Vanderwert of the 2025 cohort.
To be able to work across the various departments at Panthers has been incredibly insightful and allowed us to better understand what it means to work in sport.
Caleb Vanderwert, Class of 2025
Panthers Foundation Chairman Peter Graham shared his pride in bringing the program to life.
It is an incredible privilege to be associated with SEDA as we work together to bring greater educational opportunities to our community
Peter Graham, Panthers Foundation Chairman
"Panthers is proud to be partnering with SEDA in running our first Sport & Business Program in our Warami Community Centre. This 12-month program is providing educational and practical experience to 29 young people from our area."
MyPlace, lead education partner of Panthers Foundation, has lent its support to the program by offering two annual grants of $2,500 for incumbent students to apply for during their studies.
Penrith Panthers and Panthers Foundation thank SEDA and MyPlace for their continued support of local pupils across the Panthers footprint.
Recruitment for the 2026 Panthers Sport & Business Program is now underway. Click here for more information on the program and how to apply.
Penrith Panthers and Panthers Foundation work in collaboration with SEDA Group RTO: 22503 on marketing and promotional services relating to the recruitment of students for this program. SEDA Group is responsible for the training, assessment, and issuance of AQF certification documents.
