Helping Young People Get Ahead with The King’s Trust
Torque has partnered with The King’s Trust for the fourth time in two years, providing work placements to young people who want to develop essential life skills and access job opportunities.
Seven participants joined Team Torque and our Get into Supply Chain programme, working across our Moss and Jaded London contracts. Of those seven, we’re delighted that four caught the supply chain bug and have secured full-time roles with Torque.
A Hands-On Learning Experience at Torque
The ‘Get into Supply Chain’ programme was developed by Torque to provide participants with a jump-start into the inner workings of a third-party logistics provider. Partakers are quickly taught the essentials through hands-on, practical, real-life experience accompanied by knowledgeable team members.
The Power of Buddy Support
Torque’s buddy system is key to the programme's and its participants' success. Experienced members of Team Torque mentor each young person throughout their journey, providing support and encouragement and helping them grow their confidence as they navigate our fast-paced work environment.
One of the participants Marcus shared:
"It’s nice to know that if I get stuck, I can go to them; the team are really lovely and helpful."
Jack, now a full-time employee, added:
"My buddy is explaining things in a way that I understand. And I actually feel confident for once."
Buddies also gain from the experience, developing leadership skills and contributing to a culture of mentorship and growth. Stacey, a Torque buddy on the Moss contract, reflected:
"It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be involved in the King’s Trust programme. I genuinely feel like I have played a part in making a difference to young people’s lives and futures. Seeing my practice through somebody else’s eyes has also helped me to improve my own day-to-day activities so it has been a positive experience all round."
Torque's Ongoing Partnership with The King's Trust
Prioritising people and our communities is in Torque’s DNA. An ongoing commitment to nurturing talent and providing quality jobs is key to supporting those priorities and having a positive impact.
The King's Trust is an incredible partner who helps us find new ways to continue that work. We’re excited about what’s next for this partnership.
About The King’s Trust
The King’s Trust is a leading charity dedicated to helping young people build confidence, gain skills, and secure employment.
Originally founded as The Prince's Trust by King Charles in 1976, The King's Trust has supported over a million young people, providing life-changing opportunities through mentoring, training, and job placements. The Get into Supply Chain programme is just one of the many initiatives designed to help young people gain real-world experience and break into new careers.
Would you like to work for Torque?
If you're interested in learning more about our team, gaining more insight into the types of careers available at Torque, or want to learn about our ‘Get into Supply Chain’ programme, you can read further blog posts here or apply for a job here.
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