Apprentice winner to speak at graduate fair

Monday, 2 March 2020 06:00

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

One of the winners of hit BBC show The Apprentice will be a guest speaker at this years Isle of Man Graduate Fair.

James White, who won a £250,000 investment in his business plan from Lord Alan Sugar in 2017, will address students and members at the event at the Villa Marina on April 17.

Mr White is expected to share the stories of his career and what it's like to go into business with a major investor.

The graduate fair is set to showcase the career opportunities available to students returning to the Island - anyone wanting to find out more or register for the event can do so at www.isleofmangradfair.com .

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