Future directors scoop set of prizes

Monday 03 December 2018

Local teens who spent a week learning what life is like at the helm of an organisation have scooped a set of awards for their shadowing efforts, with a Victoria College student taking the top prize.

Oscar Le Seelleur won the award after shadowing Neil McCluskey from Barclays International as part of the Institute of Directors (IoD) annual Work Shadowing Scheme, which aims to give Year 12 students a taste for a business career through a week of shadowing.

Mr Le Seelleur received a trophy for being the overall winner and submitting the best report after shadowing, as well as a £200 cheque.

Fellow Victoria College student Leo Waddington, who shadowed Chris Clark from Prosperity 24.7, received the award for Best Report. Lily Pitcher from Beaulieu, who shadowed Simon Boas from Jersey Overseas Aid and Felix Carnegie from Victoria College, who shadowed Duncan Gibaut from Statistics Jersey, were both Highly Commended. 

The IoD Jersey’s Work Shadow Scheme is supported by Skills Jersey and sponsored by KPMG. Each year, the students’ CVs, application letters, interviews and reports of their work shadowing experience are all assessed, with prizes being awarded to the students who impressed most and submitted the most compelling reports.

Shelley Kendrick, Chair of the IoD Jersey Education and Training Sub-Committee, said: "This is a great achievement for our students and credit must go to all our award winners this year. The standard was very high and it is rewarding to know that we have such a strong set of students graduating through our schools. They have gained invaluable experience across numerous industries in both the private and public sectors that I am sure will help them in their future studies and endeavours."

She also thanked the organisations and their directors and senior managers who offered placements and mentoring. "They dedicate valuable time to our students and make a real difference to this unique and valuable scheme," Ms Kendrick added. 

Lead photo: In the centre - Leo Waddington, Felix Carnegie and Lily Pitcher.