The Capital International Group has marked its continued support for Junior Achievement Isle of Man by presenting a cheque for £5000.
The group has long been an ardent supporter of the charity, providing funding and volunteers to help deliver Junior Achievement’s entrepreneurial programmes to primary and secondary school students throughout the Island.
Anthony Long, the group’s chief executive officer and a Junior Achievement director, said: ‘At Capital International we recognise the importance of helping young people prepare for their future careers and gain a realistic insight into the “real world” of work. In this Junior Achievement is truly innovative and we are pleased to support its work in reaching more 5000 students in full-time education in the Island.
‘As a business Capital International also derives great benefits from its long-term involvement. We actively encourage our people to volunteer and find working in classrooms provides valuable opportunities for helping develop senior management leadership skills.’
Junior Achievement’s chief executive Sue Cook said: ‘We’re very grateful to Capital International for their financial and volunteering support. This funding will go towards our work in schools and it is thanks to Capital International and other like-minded organisations that we’re able to help young people realise their full potential and give them the best start in their careers, all the more crucial in today’s increasingly competitive jobs market.’
Junior Achievement Isle of Man is a Manx-registered charity that needs to raise more than £300,000 annually. For more details contact Sue Cook, suecook@jaiom.im, telephone 666266 or call in to Junior Achievement Isle of Man, Suite 2, Peterson House, Middle River, Douglas.
