EVENTS COMPANY COLLABORATES WITH PRINCES TRUST TO BOOST CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Prince’s Trust, founded in1976 by The Prince of Wales to help young people get into jobs, education and training, is partnering with Solihull corporate event crewing company Crewsaders and creative communications group DRPG.

The aim is to help young people gain experience in the events industry.

The programme helps young people explore career options in the events and stage crew sector, alongside acquiring experience within a very competitive industry.

“Get into Events with Crewsaders” is a four-day programme which kicked off in August.

It included team-building, handson experience at DRPG’s global headquarters at Hartlebury and interview experience with The Prince’s Trust in Birmingham.

Jez Light, DRPG’s Head of Learning and Development said: “This is a great opportunity to support our local community, something that we do with pride. We are excited to be hosting the practical skills day and meeting some potential future industry stars.”

Tom Barlow, Crewsaders Partnerships Co-ordinator added: “We are proud to be launching the first events partnership with The Prince’s Trust and DRPG.