SCHOOL and college students were given an insight into the world of business during a two-day training event in Bournemouth.

Young people from Avonbourne, Glenmoor, Portchester, Poole High and Bournemouth and Poole College visited LV= as part of their preparation for new diplomas.

The business conference was organised by LV= to give students the chance to work towards a qualification recognised by the Chartered Management Institute. And the company’s Group Chief Operating Officer Richard Rowney said such events are essential if school and college leavers are going to have a good chance in a competitive jobs market.

“If businesses want school leavers to be better equipped to enter the workplace then it is right that they should do their bit to contribute to that process,” he said.

“Supporting children and our communities is at the heart of our corporate and social responsibility programme and we are pleased to be the first company to sponsor the scheme.”

The college’s Faculty of Management and leadership has a number of courses starting in September for school leavers.

Anyone interested in the courses are urged to call 01202 205205 or go to thecollege.co.uk