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FROM THE PORT OF BRISBANE
Business leaders from across south-east Queensland have teamed up with students for the annual TRACTION CEO Bike Build at the Port of Brisbane.
A local charity who believes everyone deserves the chance to build their own future, TRACTION ran its sixth consecutive CEO Bike Build, raising funds for its mentoring programs for young people.
Students from Wynnum State High School in the bayside as well as Park Ridge State High School and Arcadia College were partnered with 23 executives and given three hours to build a bicycle as part of the hands-on mentoring program.
In addition to the Bike Build event, Wynnum State High School Students participated in a nine-week Bike Build Program earlier this year, sponsored by Port of Brisbane.
Daniel Burley, who heads up the Port’s Infrastructure team, was one of the executives put to work.
“We love getting young people out to the Port for a hands-on experience, so partnering with TRACTION over the last four years has been a fantastic fit. While it was really rewarding sharing ‘hands-on’ skills with the students, it was also an opportunity to have important conversations about bike and road safety throughout the day,” said Daniel.
TRACTION works with schools and referral agencies to identify young people, typically aged 12 to 15, who are experiencing challenges.
If you’re a local not-for-profit organisation or registered charity interested in finding out more about the Port of Brisbane’s grant funding, head to the Port’s website for more details (www.portbris.com.au).
