It’s all adding up to success for the girls
A West Lothian school has taken centre stage in the financial education arena after competing in a national competition.
The Broxburn Academy pupils were taking part in the inaugural live final of the Growing Future Assets Investment Competition.
The competition challenges teams of girls in Scottish schools to research, analyse and pitch a company to a group of investment professionals and not only showcases the investment acumen of Scotland’s high school girls but also demonstrated a remarkable surge in industry support.
In the Junior category, West Lothian had its chance to shine as Broxburn Academy secured the runner-up position with their presentation on the UK’s bestknown sausage roll producers, Greggs.
Their competition coach, Mark Dobbi, a Portfolio Manager from Lothian Pension Fund, said: “They were impressive throughout, from constructing a creative and professional stock pitch, to expertly interviewing a corporate management team at its chosen investment. There’s no doubt that the future of investment management is in safe hands.
“It was a privilege to support the Broxburn Academy team, as well as the broader mission of Future Asset”
The Growing Future Assets Investment Competition, organised by Future Asset, breaks new ground in highlighting the potential of Scotland’s high school girls in the finance sector.
The contest aims to inspire young minds, proving that being female should never be a barrier to pursuing a career in finance.
It introduces schoolgirls to potential careers in investment, demonstrating how working in the sector can change the world for the better.
Over the past 10 weeks, S3-6 girls from various schools immersed themselves in the intricacies of investment management. Guided by dedicated competition coaches, drawn from leading firms, these young talents honed their skills to pitch investment strategies with sophistication and flair.