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Business Ambassadors

(18 August 2003)

Two Durham University employees are putting their skills and qualifications to good use by giving valuable career advice and guidance to school children.

Louise Wright and Helen McAninly, who both work at Durham University, have recently successfully completed Modern Apprenticeships in Business Administration. They will both start a two-year HNC in Business and Finance in September. As well as performing their day jobs, they are also Business Ambassadors spending time at local schools helping pupils aged 11-16 with advice on careers and interview skills.

Reported in Northern Echo, 13 August