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Worktree celebrates 30 years of innovation with volunteering awards
On Thursday 24th November 2022, Worktree celebrated its 30th birthday (see key dates in history) by welcoming 70 business leaders and volunteers from past and present to a special awards evening at MK:U Innovation Hub in Central Milton Keynes. [gallery size="full"...
Conversations with school visitors changed my life
It’s not unusual for schools to occasionally welcome work guests to inspire their students’ career planning. But in Milton Keynes it’s a habit, thanks to local charity Worktree, now celebrating its 30th birthday. Since 1992, Worktree has delivered a massive 250,000...
It helps me remember the joys and pains of being young – Nirasha Ramlugan, Just Simply Change Ltd
Nirasha Ramlugan is an Integrative & Natural Transformational Therapist, Author, Speaker, Health & Wellbeing Quantum Coach. Recently she volunteered with Worktree. “Being an ex-teacher I love connecting with children of all ages, inspiring them to walk each...
Take time out to interact with students – James Mansfield-Sturgess, MK City Council
“I have been an ICT Business Solutions Manager since July 2020, have worked in Local Government for most of my career, and wanted to share my experience with young people,” said James Mansfield-Sturgess. “Worktree made it easy.” “Computer applications are at the heart...
Worktree celebrates its 30th year
2022 marks the 30th year of Worktree, MK's employability education charity. Since 1992, Worktree has delivered a massive 250,000 employer encounters for school students in MK, including 50,000 work experience placements and 25,000 'Career WorkOut' experiences,...
Ousedale students enter Dentons Den
14 Year 13 students from Ousedale School visited the offices of Dentons solicitors in Central Milton Keynes for a day of employability training. After identifying their personal strengths and undertaking mock interviews, they met and interviewed nine members of...
Jade Herd wins Worktree prize as NHBC celebrates Our Communities
NHBC launched its new 'Our Communities' campaign to support local and national charities with a rousing speech from CEO Steve Wood. Charity partners including Worktree, recent beneficiaries of NHBC sponsorship, had the opportunity to meet with more than 70 NHBC staff...
There is an opportunity to pass on knowledge of your sector to the younger generation – Shaun Orchard, Papa Johns Ltd
Shaun Orchard is a QCC Warehouse Operations Manager for Papa John's Ltd and has been there for 7 months. He has taken part in Virtual Career WorkOut sessions. Read on to find out why Shaun has volunteered with Worktree. "I took part in a Virtual Career WorkOut...
Virtual Career WorkOut exposes young people to careers that they haven’t heard of – Armin Salvatore, Willmott Dixon Construction Limited
Armin Salvatore has been a Social Value Management Trainee of Willmott Dixon Construction Limited since May 2022 and has taken part in Virtual Career WorkOut sessions. Read on to find out why Armin has volunteered with Worktree. "I decided to do a Worktree session in...
It’s a really engaging way to support schools in the local community – Catherine Suter, Volkswagen Group UK Ltd
Catherine Suter, Aftersales Loyalty Manager of Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has taken part in a number of Virtual Career WorkOut sessions. Read on to find out why Catherine volunteers with Worktree. "When I was at school, I never imagined that I would be working in...
