TRADING PLACES
Trading Places™ gives senior executives and stakeholders the chance to step into our world and experience first-hand the skills, dedication, and potential of people living with mental health challenges or other disadvantages.
By working alongside our team, leaders see beyond labels and discover the real value our people bring.
The aim is simple: for executives to return to their organisations inspired to make a difference––whether that’s by trading with us, creating partnerships, or supporting our mission in new ways.
We provide immersive, practical VR & digital programmes that make learning engaging, cost-effective, and adaptable to your organisation’s needs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Trading Places™ takes place at our headquarters in Woolwich. During your visit, you’ll:
- Experience our immersive Virtual Reality training programmes.
- Meet and learn directly from our volunteers at SMaRT Garage Services®, while getting hands on experience in our garage. Prepare to get your hands dirty changing a tyre!
- Explore opportunities for collaboration between your business and First Step Trust.
“I spent the day at SMaRT ® garages. It was an insightful and interesting opportunity particularly to see the impact the project is having on the lives of young people who have experienced mental health issues and not just rehabilitating them, but increasing their aspirations and sense of value has been very powerful”
Danny Thorpe Council Leader of Royal Borough of Greenwich
“I enjoyed taking part in Trading Places® It gave me an opportunity to help a social enterprise. It was great to go and get my hands dirty, fixing a car and making it roadworthy. It was a great thing to do, completely different from my normal day job. It was brilliant to come and watch amazing work in helping people get back into the workplace. It’s a much-needed service.”
David Reid, Technical Specialist, Microsoft
GET IN TOUCH:
0208 855 7386 | COMMS@FIRSTSTEPTRUST.CO.UK
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