On Monday a group of young people will be recognised at the Bristol Young Student of the Year Awards for their achievements in developing the business skills they need to help them find work when they leave school.
It has been a long journey and an often challenging one for the teams – but for all of them the effort has been worthwhile.
The Awards’ objective is to give young people real business experience so that they can develop their communication skills, gain a better understanding of customer needs and be well placed to compete for an apprenticeship or other career opportunities.
Working in teams, 16 and 17 year olds from State schools, colleges and academies across Bristol have been engaged in developing iPhone apps for the Bloodhound Project, BrisFest, Hamilton House (Coexist) and The Station (Creative Youth Network).
This involved attending client meetings, writing marketing proposals, and presenting their app designs to their clients – all great experience for the world of work.
And staff at many high-profile Bristol businesses have been giving up their time to help. For example, the BBC’s Bristol newsroom staff gave the teams a masterclass in how to present.
The organisers of Monday’s ceremony promise an exciting programme including music, entertainment, fashion show, and presentations on major developments in Bristol alongside the glittering awards ceremony.
Bristol Business News is proud to support Bristol Young Student of the Year Awards as media partner.
