Parramatta Eels Secure MTC FutureReady as Inaugural Official Community Partner

The Parramatta Eels have officially announced MTC FutureReady as the Club’s first-ever Official Community Partner.

The collaboration represents an alliance between one of Western Sydney’s most iconic sporting institutions and a leading social enterprise dedicated to vocational transformation.

The partnership is designed to leverage the massive reach of the Eels to connect Western Sydney individuals and families with MTC FutureReady’s suite of education and employment services.

Central to the agreement is the co-design of community-specific programs, ensuring that support pathways for education and job placement are tailored to the practical needs of the local population.

Commenting on the partnership, Parramatta Eels CEO, Jim Sarantinos, emphasised that the club’s identity extends far beyond the football field.

“The Eels have always been more than a football club; we are part of the fabric of Western Sydney,” Sarantinos said.

He noted that MTC FutureReady shares a core commitment to empowering people, providing a genuine opportunity to create a “lasting impact where it matters most.”

MTC FutureReady CEO, Rob Marshall, stated that the partnership reflects a strong cultural fit.

“Together, we’ll create meaningful impact across the communities we both serve. We can’t wait to get started,” Marshall remarked.

MTC FutureReady brings thirty-seven years of community service experience to the partnership.

The organisation employs over 600 team members and supports more than 22,000 people annually across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT. By aligning with the Eels, the enterprise aims to drive “life-changing transformation” through targeted training and meaningful employment services.

The partnership will take center stage during one of the NRL’s premier annual events. MTC FutureReady has been designated as the Official Gameday Partner for the Eels’ Round 5 Easter Monday clash against the Wests Tigers.

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