Burberry supports new campaign for school students

Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership and Burberry have teamed up to launch new teaching resources to help young people learn how their Maths, English and Science skills are used in the creative industry.

Developed in collaboration with local businesses, schools and with the help of students the Spotlight campaign is aimed at students from years 7 to 11.

The programme asks students to use their English, Maths and Science skills and knowledge to tackle every aspect of the planning and running of a festival. It includes a series of interactive and engaging resources, all designed to give students a taste of what it would be like to work in the creative sector.

Following major creative icons such as Channel 4 and Burberry locating significant jobs into Leeds City Region, the creative industry is the regions fastest growing sector for job opportunities and employs over 30,000 people.

Pam Batty, Secretary of The Burberry Foundation and VP of Corporate Responsibility, Burberry said: “The FutureGoals Spotlight campaign provides a unique and interactive approach to equipping young people with valuable insight on entering the creative industry. The Leeds City Region has a fantastic creative network and this campaign will open up a world of opportunity for young people by introducing them to many diverse and stimulating career paths.

“The Burberry Foundation is dedicated to using the power of creativity to drive positive change in our communities and this accessible toolkit can help empower young people to forge a new path with meaningful support.”

Roger Marsh OBE DL, Chairman of the LEP and NP11 said: “Spotlight is a fantastic addition to the LEP’s FutureGoals campaign, highlighting the wide range of exciting careers available in the creative industry.

“This innovative project-based approach incorporates Maths, Science and English to build confidence and skills transferable to roles in this sector.”