E.ON has welcomed youngsters from across Coventry at its headquarters to inspire and educate those leaving care or are carers themselves.
The event was hosted in collaboration with Coventry City Council and showcased apprenticeship schemes at Coventry Building Society and E.ON.
CV advice, mock interviews and talks about early career paths were also included at the event.
Attendees included care leavers and other young people who are linked with both the House Project for Care Leavers and Positive Youth Foundation, making sure young people who can not access these types of work opportunities and programmes could find out more.
It aimed at encouraging young people to look at work experience placements with a view to applying for apprenticeships.
Robyn Ayensu, from Coventry Building Society, was a care leaver in the past, she said: “The event is a great way to link with young people – especially because trusted organisations like the Council, House Project and Positive Youth Foundation are a part of the day.
“It shows young people that there are organisations out there that are interested in their futures and wanting to support.
“I really enjoy working at Coventry Building Society and have found their values of being caring, ambitious, responsible, empowering and straightforward are embodied within colleagues and throughout the Society – it’s always a supportive, positive, relaxed environment and a great place to work.”
Coun Jim O’Boyle, said: “This is a great way of inspiring the younger generation to pursue a career in good local companies – especially in the growing green sector.
“This is a real priority for our strategic energy partnership as we support the drive to net zero alongside the city’s young people who have a vested interested in tackling the greatest threat to our planet.”
Ben Tuck, Social Value Manager at E.ON, added: “At E.ON, we’re committed to supporting Coventry and its people through our groundbreaking 15-year Strategic Energy Partnership with Coventry City Council.
“As a major employer in the city and with many thousands of customers living locally, we’re proud that our partnership encompasses not only helping make Coventry a greener and more sustainable place to live, but also helping drive positive societal change through supporting the growth of skills and improving communities.”
