Inspiring the Future scheme launches on Monday

Friday, 10 October 2014 00:00

A scheme launching on Monday will endeavour to better prepare secondary school children for the workplace.

Inspiring the Future will start with a speed dating style event at Ramsey Grammar School, giving the Year 9 pupils access to a wide array of employers.

The initiative has proved highly successful in the UK.

Chairman of the Employability Working Group Annette Baker says it is recognised a large number of university leavers stay in the UK for work.

With this in mind there will be a push throughout the week to highlight the varied on Island employment opportunities:

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