Starbucks supports Prince's Trust in 5 year partnership
13 July 2009
Coffee shop chain
Starbucks will begin a work placement scheme as part of a 5 year
partnership with youth charity The Prince's Trust.
Starting this month, the firm will attempt to boost the skills
of unemployed young people in Britain by offering them two weeks of
work at their local branch.
Martina Milburn, chief executive of The Prince's Trust, told
Children and Young People Now: "Having the support of a company
like Starbucks is an exceptional opportunity, enabling us to help
more disadvantaged young people into work."
Darcy Willson-Rymer, managing director of Starbucks UK and
Ireland, added that the chain is "delighted" to be working with the
youth charity.
Starbucks is also looking to encourage people to organise their
own coffee-themed fundraising event and is selling books in-store
for the benefit of the charity.
The Prince's Trust supports more than 100 14 to 30-year-olds
every working day, helping them develop workplace skills such as
confidence and motivation.
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