Students to take on investment challenge
Female students at Paisley Grammar are being trained in becoming the next stars of the investment industry.
The Paisley school is among more than 70 teams from 48 schools taking part in the Growing Future Assets Competition.
It is designed to introduce senior girls to the world of investment and its range of careers.
The students are challenged to research, analyse and pitch a company they think will be a great long-term investment.
The youngsters are paired with a mentor from an investment company for advice, inspiration and career insights.
They also have the chance to attend online masterclasses as they develop an understanding that good investing focuses on a company’s long-term prospects, profits and sustainability.
This year, more than 80 investment mentors from 28 firms have stepped up to counsel the youngsters.
Helen Bradley, Future Asset programme manager, says:“We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm shown by the schools, the teachers and all the investment experts who have come forward to mentor the teams.
“We weren’t sure what the response would be from schools then, at the beginning of September, when the competition launched, we just watched in amazement at the huge influx of registrations.
“We put out a call for additional mentors and that was answered enthusiastically by experts already in the industry.
“We’re also hugely impressed by the commitment shown by teachers who have really responded to this extracurricular opportunity for their students – especially when they have already faced such a difficult period and increase in their own workload over the last 18 months.”
Now in its third year, the competition features a senior contest for years S5 and S6 and a junior challenge for S3 and S4.
The winning seniors will get £1,000 for their school and the runner-up £500.
The successful juniors will take away £800 for their school and £400 for the runners up.
Winning students can also bag £200 worth of vouchers.
For more information, visit www. futureasset.org.uk