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The bank's staff volunteers, known as NEBP Ambassadors for Work, then supported teachers at participating schools in helping each group to develop their entrepreneurial skills, by offering tailored business advice and guidance.

NEBP activities are supported by business ambassadors - professional people who work with schools to help prepare young people for the world of work.

The volunteers, known as NEBP Ambassadors For Work, are now working in schools to support teachers in helping each group to generate a profit, by offering tailored business advice and guidance.

The NEBP provides support to all first, middle, high, academy and special schools as well as colleges and more than 600 businesses across the county.

One of 30 Northern Rock staff who have trained as NEBP Business Ambassadors, will support teachers in helping each group to generate a profit, by offering tailored business advice and guidance.

"We were introduced to the NEBP and felt it could provide a way in which we could help youngsters gain a better understanding of finance, business and employment." Students interviewed a number of Northern Rock colleagues, including members of the finance team who have trained as Business Ambassadors, to find out what they do and what skills and qualifications are needed to carry out their role.

Gillian Bulman, chief executive of NEBP said: This page offers a fantastic opportunity for young people and employers to showcase the excellent work undertaken in schools across the region.

Gillian Bulman, chief executive of NEBP said: We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Press Association and the programmes offered by the Media Experience will be flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of individual learners.

The talk formed part of a two-day event at the school organised by the Newcastle Education Business Partnership (NEBP), which links businesses with schools, and Blue Venture.

NEBP programmes info, call Gillian Bulman (0191) 277 4444 or see www.newcastle-ebp.org