‘Staff learn something every day’
Abdhesh Kumar, founder of Copper & Carbon in Edinburgh, knows the importance of mentoring young people
“When I was developing my start-up in the renewable energy sector, working with Jobcentre Plus allowed me to recruit new graduates.
“We’re part of the Edinburgh Business School incubator, where we get office space, mentoring and support. Since the graduates joined, we’ve moved to the stage of building a prototype.
“If it wasn’t for the scheme, recruitment would have been years away – and having a few more minds to work on the concept has given us a competitive edge.
“The candidates knew when they joined that they wouldn’t just be working on their own tasks and would be learning something every single day. If you’re looking for experience, it’s a great way to get it.”