GMI Construction Group has donated 10 refurbished laptops to the Care Leavers Association in Manchester, which aims to improve the lives of care leavers of all ages.
Committed to supporting care leavers since signing the Care Leaver Employment Charter back in April, which is part of the Care Leaver Covenant, GMI is delivering a range of support, including providing work experience placements as well as employment and workshops.
In addition, the company, which has an office in Manchester, is distributing a further 40 refurbished laptops to other organisations that support the charity, which is run by care leavers for care leavers, across the North and the Midlands.
Claire Preston, Head of Responsible Business at GMI, said: “I’m extremely passionate about the Care Leaver Covenant, so it is great that we can provide extra resources for young care leavers by donating these laptops.
“We love to support and encourage care leavers to gain the necessary skills on their journey to fulfilling their potential, and we’ve enjoyed building a close relationship with the Care Leaver Covenant.”
Last month GMI supported the inaugural Greater Manchester Combined Authority Care Leaver football tournament, further underlining its commitment to working closely with the care leaver community.
Ed Salmon, Virtual School Education, Employment and Training Lead at Manchester City Council was delighted to see the first care leaver receive their laptop this week.
He added: “We are really grateful to GMI for their kind donation and for their continued support. It’s a company which prides itself on being a responsible business, and the opportunities that it provides for care leavers is invaluable.”
Adam Wozniak, GMI’s IT Lead, who together with Technology Director Thomas West sourced the laptops from within the company, said: “Having access to the right tech is vital for care leavers in their transition to establishing an independent life. We are proud to offer such practical support as many can’t always afford a laptop at a time when many are preparing to go into further education or to enter the world of work.”
