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Students go career speed dating with P&G

Students in North Tyneside are “careering” towards positive futures after a day of speed dating and dancing. The motivational Positive Futures event was organised for more than a hundred pupils from Years 11, 12 and 13 at Churchill Community College by the College and North Tyneside’s Education Business Partnership (EBP). The event was aimed at raising their aspirations and providing information and advice about different career pathways.

Representatives from businesses based in the region, including Proctor & Gamble, took part in “careers speed dating”, spending time with the 15- to 18-year-olds to answer their questions and give advice and ideas on getting ahead in the business world.

The students were also given breakdancing taster sessions, provided by Mark Keenan of the Amanda Nicole School of Dance, designed as a way to help build their confidence and motivation.

Amanda Dunn, from P&G’s Cobalt Business Park site, said: “This was a fantastic day for everyone involved - it’s great to have the opportunity to encourage and inspire pupils in local schools to follow their dreams and aspirations.

“The speed dating format provided a fun, informal environment and we were able to give advice to the students about developing transferable skills, as well as use it as an opportunity to correct popular misconceptions about the working world.”

Julia Cantwell, North Tyneside EBP’s development officer, said: “The students at Churchill Community College really enjoyed the event - with the help of business ambassadors from companies like P&G we can really motivate and inspire young people across the district and help them look forward to positive futures.”

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