Star of 'The Apprentice' encourages businesses to 'grow their own'

Ruth Badger, star of The Apprentice opened this year's EBP conference 'Grow Your Own', an exciting event bringing business and young people together at Virgin Atlantic's The Base, Crawley, on 11th June 2009.

 

She delivered an inspirational speech about the importance of businesses and young people working together to an audience made up of business delegates from across West Sussex and students from Bognor Regis Community College, Oriel High, Durrington High School and Central Sussex College.

She was passionate about how contact with business had inspired her and taken her onto the road to success. She now offers the same opportunities to young people by offering them work experience within her own successful consultancy business.
 She said: "Young people with character, passion in business and common sense are needed in abundance."
 
Henry Smith, Leader of the County Council, who was also at the event, said: "It was great to see the enthusiasm of local business for working with young people. Both parties can reap real benefits from working together. I am keen to keep up the momentum by exploring how the County Council itself can lead the way by offering more work experience placements and encouraging staff to volunteer in schools."
 
Katie Ollerenshaw from Aneela Rose PR said "'Grow Your Own' really opened my eyes to the potential talent on offer at our local schools and colleges. The students came up with some really innovative ideas and as a result we are now considering engaging with students in our area."

To see photos of the event, please click here.

If you'd like to find out more about getting involved with your local schools and colleges please click here.