Students, Governors and special guests joined together for the launch of the Business Class Programme partnership at St. Julie’s.

After a high energy opening to proceedings with a dance performance from our students, Julie-Ann Gillespie of Lloyds Banking Group outlined the objectives of the Business Class Programme.

The programme aims to prevent the social background of a young person determining their success at school and beyond, and a key driver is to engage schools and partner them with a successful business through an Education Manager. St. Julie’s will become the newest member of the Merseyside BITC cluster, partnering with the multi-billion Financial Institution, Lloyds Banking Group.

Mrs McCourt followed with a presentation that contextualised our school heritage and ethos before Jennifer Murphy from Lloyds Banking Group closed the presentation with a view of the year ahead. Activities and workshops throughout the year will include: positive female role models in the workplace; building resilience and developing confidence; enhancing employability skills; providing students with an insight into the use of mathematical skills in the real world and in the world of business as well as providing opportunities for mentoring and work experience.

All our students and guests were then able to enjoy a productive networking session over Afternoon tea!

We’re looking forward to reporting our progress with this exciting opportunity, and we’re delighted to be chosen as a partner with such prestigious organisations.