UBS Global Wealth Management in Jersey has held a volunteering day at Acorn, the social enterprise of local charity, the Jersey Employment Trust, as part of their local social impact commitment.
The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) works with individuals in Jersey with a disability or long-term health condition, to secure and sustain employment through work placements, vocational training and on-going support. They also provide employer guidance to enable them to successfully recruit, support and retrain staff with enduring health conditions. Acorn also offers training and employment to help their clients gain additional skills and build confidence prior to entering a new workplace or volunteering in the community.
UBS has recently funded local training to help clients of JET gain the skills and qualifications they need to find fulfilling, paid work and reach their full potential. UBS employees have also provided support through strategic advice and volunteering to help with mock interviews, gaining work experience and other employment activities. Today, the team at UBS spent the day at Acorn volunteering, helping them with tasks both in the Woodshack workshop and on the Acorn Reuse shop floor.
“We are excited to work with a business that shares our values, supporting the local community with skills and learning and breaking down barriers to employment”, said Penny Shurmer, Executive Officer at JET.
“Their staff have already immersed themselves in the activities of JET and Acorn, learning about our work, and engaged practically with volunteering days at Acorn. We are looking forward to a productive relationship”.
Earlier this year, UBS Global Wealth Management in Jersey announced that, alongside JET, they would also be supporting Beresford Street Kitchen (BSK) as part of their local social impact commitment. BSK provides structured education, training, and employment programmes for people with learning disabilities and/or autism through BSK Academy. Those trained then go on to work within one of the social enterprises three main arms: Beresford Street Kitchen, BSK Catering or BSK Print Works. Both JET and BSK are united by a shared vision for an inclusive and diverse workforce, ensuring that those with disabilities have access to quality education, training and employment opportunities. UBS will strategically engage with both JET and BSK throughout the year on several local initiatives, including volunteering efforts and at select client events.
“At UBS, creating a positive social impact is deeply embedded in our culture. We’re committed to supporting the communities in which we operate – empowering both our clients and employees to support causes that matter most to them. said Tobias Wehrli, Country Head Jersey at UBS Global Wealth Management, who led the team of volunteers at Acorn. “I am proud to support meaningful local initiatives here in Jersey and through our collaboration with JET and BSK we can help break down barriers faced by individuals with disabilities to foster a more inclusive society.”
Pictured: Left to right – Darren Arnold, Acorn Commercial Manager, and Tobias Wehrli, Country Head Jersey at UBS Global Wealth Management.
