Kennards helping build positive youth futures

Getting ‘on the tools’ to build positive youth futures

Thirty Brisbane CEOs and business leaders picked up tools and took lessons in bike building from teens involved with local charity, TRACTION in their recent ‘CEO Bike Build’. Together, they raised over $100,000, helping 50 more young people access the programs, which help them build resilience and stay in school.

Kennards Hire, GM Queensland, Matt Hardy, took part in this popular fundraiser. The event, held last September, was a unique opportunity for businesses to connect directly with the young people supported by TRACTION, as each business leader worked side-byside with a young person to complete the bike build.

Kennards Hire connected with TRACTION earlier this year as one of the Kennards Hire Foundation partners and was quick to get on board this fundraising initiative.

“Taking part in the Bike Build with Alex, one of TRACTION’s participants, was a fantastic experience.

Business leaders connect with local youths for hands-on projects at TRACTION events I came away with a greater appreciation of the important role TRACTION plays in my community helping young people develop resilience, stay in school and explore career pathways.

“Getting on the tools and spending time working with Alex and being able to share my experience along with other Queensland business leaders made for an inspiring day.”

Queensland TRACTION CEO and Founder, Sandy Murdoch, says we all have a part to play to ensure the next generation has the skills they need to thrive in work and life.

“One in 10 are disengaged from education, training and employment. That rate is higher still in low-socio economic areas. Through TRACTION programs, and events like The CEO Bike Build, we show young people that there are many adults in the community who care, and who want to help young people succeed with their goals,” he said.

Find out more at www.traction. community