Cumbrian students win Institute of Directors membership

Four Cumbrian students have won the chance to become members of the prestigious Institute of Directors in a competition run in collaboration with the Centre for Leadership Performance that enables them to meet and work with the county’s business leaders.

The year-long sponsored membership brings the young people into contact with top businessmen and women while taking part in Cumbria IoD events and activities including the national student IoD conference. The successful students will be announced at the Centre for Leadership Performance Dream Placement Showcase Event on Thursday March 19th 2020.

George Beveridge is the Cumbria IoD’s ambassador for leadership, education, skills and apprenticeships and helped to select the winners. He explains: “The IoD in Cumbria is keen to encourage diversity and involve more young people in our activities. Working with the Centre for Leadership Performance gives us access to the ambitious students and graduates who will be our future leaders and directors. 

“The IoD student membership is invaluable for anyone interested in business, whether they see themselves as potential corporate high-flyers, budding entrepreneurs or simply aim to get the best possible outcome from their time at university.”

 The successful students can interact with the IoD “Guru Panel” made up of experienced people in the world of business who offer expert one-to-one support and mentoring. IoD student membership includes access to the placements and internships noticeboard for the online student community, and the members-only LinkedIn group offering the opportunity to network with other students and business leaders.

They will also be eligible to attend events including the IoD half-day development session on March 23 exploring the importance of Leadership Skills, and the annual Cumbria IoD Windermere Cruise in July, an informal networking event that welcomes members and non-members, friends, families and colleagues. 

 Dream Placement organised by the CfLP is a competition that gives young people in Cumbria the opportunity to learn about leadership and career opportunities in the county. Fifty teenagers this year won through to gain a week’s placement over the February half-term with some of the county’s top employers. They will share their experiences with other young people, employers, educators and parents at the Celebration Event on March 19th at Energus.