Liverpool Hope University Students Win Insight to Business Awards

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Mar 29, 2015 — 1 min read

At the first Insight to Business Awards, hosted by Liverpool Hope University Business School and Business Gateway, students were recognized for their academic achievements and employability skills. The ceremony featured seven awards, including four work experience opportunities and three shadowing roles for chief executives from leading organizations. These awards were sponsored by Active Profile, Dipstix, Everton FC, Knowsley Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool and Sefton Chambers of Commerce, Mason Owen, and World Merit.

Key Takeaways:

Seven students from Liverpool Hope University were awarded work experience and shadowing roles, including Claudia Hurlock, Miles Dove, Sandra Quarcoo, Joshua Loveday, Minenhle (Michelle) Moyo, Staphanie Cox, and James Ward.
Four awards offered practical work experience, while three provided the opportunity to shadow chief executives from leading organizations in the city.
The focus of the awards was on gaining employability skills, rather than winning a financial prize.
Business School tutors nominated students for the awards, which involved interviews and presentations to host organizations.
The event was organized by Liverpool Hope University Business School and Business Gateway and sponsored by several local businesses.
Awards were given in collaboration with Everton FC's executive team, provider of four week internships, and the World Chamber Congress in Turin, Italy.

Statistics:

7 students won awards, with 4 receiving work experience opportunities and 3 securing shadowing roles with chief executives.
4 of the awards provided practical work experience, while 3 were shadowing roles with leading organizations.
Liverpool Hope University Business School and Business Gateway organized the event, which was attended by businesses, academics, and students.
Seven organizations sponsored the awards, including Everton FC, which provided four week internships, and the World Chamber Congress in Turin.

Sources:

Liverpool Hope University Business School
Insight to Business Awards
Business Gateway
Everton FC
The World Chamber Congress in Turin, Italy

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