News: Gala Tent helps young people in Rotherham get ready for work
Five young people from Rotherham have been given a unique insight into the world of work by Gala Tent, one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of marquees and gazebos.
The Manvers company jumped at the chance to help unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 22 to prepare for the world of work, having been approached by Rotherham Youth Enterprise, who were delivering the Job Centre Plus initiative, for help with the "Get Ready" programme.
As part of the eight week long programme, Gala Tent's managing director Jason Mace ran a workshop at My Place in Rotherham, providing valuable advice on employment, interviews and enterprise. Jason Mace talked about his experiences of setting up Gala Tent, providing a valuable insight into the highs and lows of starting a business.
Jason also offered advice on preparing for interviews and employer's expectations of employees in the workplace, alongside graphic designer Kathrine Furniss from Gala Tent, who gave the group advice tips on producing a good CV which leaves a lasting impression on potential employers.
The young people were then set an enterprise challenge, with all profits raised going to local charity, Rotherham Cancer Care Centre. Rotherham Cancer Care Centre loaned £150 to the young people who set about organising two events held at Rotherham Street Market and Parkgate Shopping.
Gala Tent supported the Parkgate event by loaning the young people a marquee which would provide a professional shop front for their business.
Jason Mace, managing director of Gala Tent (pictured above, far let), said: "I was delighted to get involved with helping to inspire young people into being entrepreneurial and motivating them in their search for employment.
"I was really impressed with the hard work and enterprise of the young people involved in the programme. They took on board the advice and guidance we gave them in the workshop and made a real success of their two day business venture, raising over £500 for a good cause. I wish the group all the best in their search for a career and hope that a few of them may even be inspired to pursue their own business ventures."
Jackie Frost, enterprise projects manager at Rotherham Youth Enterprise (pictured above, far right), added: "Gala Tent's support of the "Get Ready" programme helped the young people involved to raise £568.14 for Rotherham Cancer Care Centre, on top of paying back the initial £150 loan.
"The event at Parkgate would not have been possible without the help of Gala Tent as their marquee provided protection from the bitterly cold weather. The marquee made an impressive pop up shop and, along with the workshop delivered by Jason Mace and Kathrine Furniss, it inspired real confidence in the young people we were working with."
Gala Tent will be previewing its extensive range of new designs for marquees, gazebos and accessories at its Spring Show on April 26 - 27.
Gala Tent website
Rotherham Ready website
Images: Gala Tent
The Manvers company jumped at the chance to help unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 22 to prepare for the world of work, having been approached by Rotherham Youth Enterprise, who were delivering the Job Centre Plus initiative, for help with the "Get Ready" programme.
As part of the eight week long programme, Gala Tent's managing director Jason Mace ran a workshop at My Place in Rotherham, providing valuable advice on employment, interviews and enterprise. Jason Mace talked about his experiences of setting up Gala Tent, providing a valuable insight into the highs and lows of starting a business.
Jason also offered advice on preparing for interviews and employer's expectations of employees in the workplace, alongside graphic designer Kathrine Furniss from Gala Tent, who gave the group advice tips on producing a good CV which leaves a lasting impression on potential employers.
The young people were then set an enterprise challenge, with all profits raised going to local charity, Rotherham Cancer Care Centre. Rotherham Cancer Care Centre loaned £150 to the young people who set about organising two events held at Rotherham Street Market and Parkgate Shopping.
Gala Tent supported the Parkgate event by loaning the young people a marquee which would provide a professional shop front for their business.
Jason Mace, managing director of Gala Tent (pictured above, far let), said: "I was delighted to get involved with helping to inspire young people into being entrepreneurial and motivating them in their search for employment.
"I was really impressed with the hard work and enterprise of the young people involved in the programme. They took on board the advice and guidance we gave them in the workshop and made a real success of their two day business venture, raising over £500 for a good cause. I wish the group all the best in their search for a career and hope that a few of them may even be inspired to pursue their own business ventures."
Jackie Frost, enterprise projects manager at Rotherham Youth Enterprise (pictured above, far right), added: "Gala Tent's support of the "Get Ready" programme helped the young people involved to raise £568.14 for Rotherham Cancer Care Centre, on top of paying back the initial £150 loan.
"The event at Parkgate would not have been possible without the help of Gala Tent as their marquee provided protection from the bitterly cold weather. The marquee made an impressive pop up shop and, along with the workshop delivered by Jason Mace and Kathrine Furniss, it inspired real confidence in the young people we were working with."
Gala Tent will be previewing its extensive range of new designs for marquees, gazebos and accessories at its Spring Show on April 26 - 27.
Gala Tent website
Rotherham Ready website
Images: Gala Tent
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