Chunkz, a MOBO award winner and YouTube star, actively participated in a careers fair in Manchester this week, stepping into the role of a truck driver.
- The careers fair was organised by The JD Foundation to highlight various career opportunities to young people aged 14-18.
- Chunkz’s involvement was a major attraction, encouraging young attendees to consider careers in the haulage industry, an effort supported by the use of a state-of-the-art simulator.
- The simulator, used by RHA Training, offers practical exposure to driving in different road and weather conditions, providing a realistic experience of being behind the wheel of an HGV.
- RHA expressed gratitude towards The JD Foundation for creating a platform that inspires the next generation to explore opportunities in transport and logistics.
Chunkz, an acclaimed MOBO award winner and popular YouTube personality, took on a new challenge at a recent careers fair in Manchester. Organised by The JD Foundation, the event aimed to inspire 14-18 year olds by showcasing a variety of career paths, including opportunities in the haulage industry. The fair took place at the central conference centre in Manchester, where Chunkz joined the queue to experience driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) using a high-tech training simulator developed by RHA Training.
This simulator, an innovative tool used by RHA, offers prospective drivers a highly realistic experience, emulating a range of road and weather conditions. By providing such hands-on exposure, it seeks to prepare future drivers for the practicalities and challenges of life on the road, making it an essential part of driver training.
Laura Taylor, the HR Director of RHA, expressed her satisfaction with the turnout at the event, stating, “It was great to see so many young people take an interest in our industry.” The event’s success was largely attributed to its engaging approach, combining educational opportunities with interactive experiences that captivated the interest of attendees.
Attendees not only got to witness the possibilities within the haulage sector but also engage directly with influential personalities such as Chunkz, whose presence greatly amplified the event’s outreach and impact. He, with his vast social media following, is well-positioned to influence and inspire young minds, bringing much-needed attention to career opportunities within logistics.
The careers fair also showcased the efforts of organisations like RHA and The JD Foundation in creating inspiring and effective platforms for youth engagement. These initiatives are pivotal in shaping the future workforce by offering an insightful look into the transport and logistics industries, which are often overlooked by young career seekers.
The event highlighted the significant impact of engaging presentations in attracting young talent to the logistics and haulage industries.
