The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)

MSP to mentor young woman

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Mid Fife and Glenrothes MSP Jenny Gilruth has launched a mentoring scheme to support a young woman in her constituen­cy to achieve her goals and reach her full potential.

The First Minister’s First Mentor scheme, now in its second year, is supported by organisati­ons such as the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the Scottish Sports Associatio­n, and Nicola Sturgeon has called on more women who believe they have something to offer to launch their own mentorship schemes.

Ms Gilruth launched hers on Internatio­nal Women’s Day and said: “I am really looking forward to giving my time and sharing my experience­s with a young woman in Mid Fife and Glenrothes to help them achieve their dreams – whatever they may be.

“I have absolutely no doubt that I will gain a lot from the experience myself.

“Changing perception­s is really important – if young women don’t perceive a glass ceiling, they are more likely to set higher goals for themselves.

“We have a duty as female public figures to set a positive example and indeed inspire the next generation of female leaders.

“Nicola Sturgeon’s genderbala­nced cabinet is just one example of ways in which we can stoke the ambitions of the next generation and remind them that their gender is not a barrier.

“I hope I can inspire whoever applies to my mentorship scheme to believe in themselves and believe they can do whatever they set their minds to.”

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