Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg participated in discussions with students during a careers-focused event at De La Salle College on Wednesday.

The visit formed part of activities organised by the school around career aspirations and education. Both political leaders took part in a debate and question-and-answer session with students, during which a number of topics were raised, including education, professional ambitions and work-life balance.

A Department of Information statement said Abela was welcomed by the head of De La Salle Senior School, Norbert Zahra, and participated in a discussion with students and some of their parents. During the session, students were given the opportunity to ask questions about the Prime Minister's personal experiences as well as issues related to inspiration, career choices and future opportunities.

The Prime Minister emphasised the importance of education and encouraged students to pursue their ambitions with dedication. He also referred to government initiatives aimed at strengthening digital education, including a €500 grant for families with students in Years 10 and 11 to purchase digital learning tools. According to the government, around 7,500 families are benefiting from the measure.

Abela also mentioned the distribution of around 20,000 digital devices to students in Years 4, 7, 8 and 9, describing the initiative as part of broader efforts aligned with the government's Vision Malta 2050 strategy, which aims to promote modern and inclusive education while preparing young people for future careers.

A Nationalist Party statement said Borg spoke about the importance that that the education sector continues to be strengthened so that young people are given every opportunity to succeed. He noted that all educational institutions, including state, private and Church schools, play an important role in preparing students for entry into the labour market.

Abela and Borg also visited the Careers Fair held in the school gymnasium, where companies and organisations were presenting information about career opportunities available to students after they complete their studies. Among the participants were state institutions and private companies.

The careers fair included 210 participants and 79 companies, providing students with the opportunity to meet professionals from different sectors and learn more about potential career paths..