TechMarketView and The King’s Trust: Can you help?

TechMarketView has had a very long association with The King’s Trust – which was The Prince’s Trust until very recently. This started many years ago with the work by TechMarketView co-founder, Richard Holway, to raise money from the tech sector via the Technology Leadership Group (TLG) he also co-founded.

Over the years, both Richard and TechMarketView have continued to work closely with The Trust, and I am delighted to say I’ve taken on the role of Chair of the Business Development subcommittee. The subcommittee supports the TLG in raising funds and gaining support from tech firms to help young people into work and to develop their careers.

One example is that of Charlotte, now an Associate Solutions Engineer. Charlotte spent 10 years working in McDonald’s – sometimes doing double shifts. When COVID hit, she was able to take a moment to think about what she really wanted to do. On furlough, she took the opportunity to invest in herself by undertaking tech training, starting with the AWS re/Start programme, which she accessed through The Trust. It was, in her own words, a life-changing moment. She was also supported by a mentor from The Trust, which helped her to feel confident and excited about where her career might take her.

There are a tonne of things tech companies can do to help young people get on the road to an exciting career and better prospects – funding is an obvious one, but there are other aspects such as apprenticeships, mentoring, and education in primary schools.

There are also plenty of fundraising events to support. One of our favourite at TechMarketView is “Future Steps”, which takes place every February and challenges teams to raise funds for The Trust by walking 10,000 steps every day of the month. This year, the whole of TechMarketView will step away from their desks and swap a day of working for a day of walking. Dogs allowed! And I am pleased to say Richard will also be joining us!
 

If you would like to get involved with The King’s Trust and would like to know more, contact me (email Kate) and I will happily be of assistance!

Posted by Kate Hanaghan at '09:10'