Encouraging school pupils to consider career in business

Over the last three months business advisory firm BDO has teamed up with Danske Bank to take the message of business as a career choice back to school pupils across Northern Ireland.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Feb 2016, 06:37 BST
Updated 17th Feb 2016, 06:23 BST

Laura Jackson, BDO Partner and Angela McGowan, Chief Economist at Danske Bank have together visited seven local schools and met with more than 500 final year pupils delivering the message that all students have a role to play in making Northern Ireland a successful business region.

Laura said the school visits were a refreshing way to connect with the business leaders of the future: “We wanted to spread the message that everyone, from whatever socio-economic background and gender, has a role to play in driving this region forward.

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“Accountancy and business advice is one such route open to young people but there are unlimited ways for today’s school leavers to make their mark on the future economy.

Both our organisations are committed to mentoring young people and helping to take any mystery out of the world of business.”

Both Laura and Angela McGowan are former pupils of Belfast Royal Academy and returned to their alma matter last week to meet with this year’s A level students.

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