Two IB Sixth Form students from St Edward's College have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to take part in an all-expenses paid trip to Brussels to participate in Leader for a Day, organised by Junior Achievement Europe in collaboration with JA-YE Malta.

Marcus Laffoucriere and Mert Gulen who are now in their second year of Sixth Form took part in the Young Enterprise Company Programme last year to create their business called NutriTree (along with six other members). This then led Marcus and Mert to the Entrepreneurial Skills Pass examination which allowed them to further their entrepreneurial and business knowledge. This is an international qualification endorsed by SMEs, large businesses, top educational institutions and the European Union. This will provide them with multiple opportunities to further their career development.

By attaining a full pass in this examination, the boys were given the opportunity to visit Brussels to participate in Leader for a Day.

This initiative invites young graduates of entrepreneurship programmes from across Europe to learn from a leader by shadowing them for a day. The aim is to empower young people to make informed career choices, enlarge their network and expand their career opportunities.

The programme is intended at young people to be entrepreneurial and develop important skills that make them valuable assets to any employer. It also helps them transition from school to the world of work. Dedicated to better preparing young people for the labour market, Leaders-for-a-Day involves them in a comprehensive real-life work experience.