Patron Capital, the pan-European institutional investor focused on property-backed investments, welcomed 23 students to the London office last week for a ‘Learn2Earn’ day.
Patron staff volunteered to speak to the children about their career journeys as well as general business. Discussion topics ranged from the cost of living crisis, real-life career issues and how to be realistic about what success means to each person. Students took part in the ‘Patron Challenge’ where they had the opportunity to work on a real Patron project and come up with solutions that they consequently presented to the volunteers.
The day was primarily organised by UK charity, Young Enterprise, which motivates young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need.
Patron has received amazing feedback from the children following the ‘Learn2Earn’ day. Feedback included: “You don’t learn this stuff in the classroom”, “I liked hearing how they first started and how they’ve made progress working in this company. It also helped you to think about how you can start a business”, “we learnt skills about business and it gave us a great opportunity to show our confidence and our communication skills.”
Patron believes that sharing an individual’s journey or career path can helps young people understand the range of careers available to them and the routes they can take to enter those careers.
Keith Breslauer, Managing Director of Patron Capital, said:
“Patron Capital loved hosting the ‘Learn2Earn’ day last week. The day was incredibly successful and the students learnt lots about careers, business, and developed lots of key skills. Inspiring the next generation is so important and hearing people’s journey can play a key role in helping student’s plan their future. Thank you so much to Young Enterprise UK for their fantastic organisation and planning of the day. Thank you also to the Patron staff who volunterred to participate and speak with the students. We can’t wait to host another ‘Learn2Earn’ day very soon.”
Media Enquiries to:
Polly Warrack t: +44 (0)7808 541191
SEC Newgate e: patron@secnewgate.co.uk
Notes to Editors
About Patron Capital Partners
Patron represents approximately €5.2 billion of capital raised across several funds and related co-investments, investing in property, corporate operating entities whose value is primarily supported by property assets and distressed debt and credit related businesses.
Since it was established in 1999, Patron has undertaken more than 200 transactions across 110 investments and programs involving over 9 million square metres in 17 countries, with many of these investments realised.
Investors represent a variety of sovereign wealth funds, prominent universities, major institutions, private foundations, and high net worth individuals located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The main investment adviser to the Funds is Patron Capital Advisers LLP, which is based in London, and Patron has other offices across Europe including Barcelona and Luxembourg; the group is comprised of 61 people, including a 41-person investment team.
Further information about Patron Capital is available at www.patroncapital.com
