Launch of Asian Mentoring Network in Scotland
Posted 29th August 2008 15:19pm
The Scottish Business in the Community (SBC) Asian Mentoring Network is an innovative programme designed to encourage Asian business people to become mentors across all racial and faith boundaries. The SBC Asian Mentoring Network will encourage Asian professionals to share their experiences through motivational speeches to pupils and teachers at role-model presentations, mentoring, volunteering and work placements. Supporting the SBC Asian Mentoring Network is one way in which Asian professionals can contribute to building the next generation of successful leaders and communities can further develop their mutual understanding and respect.
The programme was launched at an event at the Glasgow Science Centre on Tuesday 19th August 2008. Samantha Barber, Chief Executive of SBC, said “Asian professionals will bring a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges young people face in making the transition from school to work. By harnessing their experiences and presenting success stories to youngsters SBC knows, from experience, that we can raise aspirations amongst young people. The businesses also benefit from their engagement with youngsters with increased understanding of the communities in which they work”
Scottish Business in the Community has 26 years experience working with businesses and building links with schools and community groups. By harnessing the success stories of some of Glasgow's most successful Asian professionals SBC believes the programme will help to raise aspirations and increase access to education and employment amongst young people.
L to R: Kirk Ramsay, Chief Executive, Glasgow Science Centre,Mohammad Sarwar, MP, Malcolm Thomson, Operations Director, SBC, Richard Rutnagur, Director, KPMG
