EMR has donated a 12-tonne lorry to Veterans into Logistics, the not-for-profit organisation that provides HGV training, followed by employment opportunities, to place veterans into well-paid driving careers.
The vehicle was handed over to the charity on 16 January at EMR’s Salford facility, at a ceremony attended by the Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, as well as EMR’s senior leadership team.
Founded in 2020, Veterans into Logistics aims to reduce unemployment amongst the ex-military community through HGV training. The charity helps veterans complete the required training with advice, funding and mentorship available.
EMR is already a large employer of former military personnel, with more than 10% of its drivers and other key staff coming from a military background, bringing valuable skills such as discipline, teamwork, and adaptability to their roles.
The donation of the vehicle by EMR will enable Veterans into Logistics to train dozens of veterans. EMR will also become a platinum sponsor of the charity, providing employment opportunities to those who complete training.
The partnership forms part of EMR’s social value strategy, which looks at how we can provide the right support to the right people, so that our communities can combat their biggest challenges: crime, unemployment and lack of education. We’ve carefully chosen our focus areas to help the people within our communities build a better today, while educating, inspiring and equipping them for a better tomorrow.