Students at Bath College have secured work experience at Deloitte, one of the UK’s biggest accounting firms, after entering a national competition.
Twenty students studying BTEC business and AAT accounting courses raised nearly £300 for charity after taking part in the Micro-Tyco Challenge.
They were given £1 and asked to see how much they could increase it by using their entrepreneurial skills. The final amounts went to WildHearts, a charity that funds micro loans for people in developing countries who want to set up their own business.
The students decided to fundraise through the website GoFundMe, competing against thousands of others at schools and colleges across the country.
To complete the challenge, they produced a diary explaining their business concepts which was presented to Deloitte.
Deloitte, which supports WildHearts, assessed the students’ performance, taking into account the amount of money raised, their entrepreneurial thinking and teamwork skills.
Now five students will have the chance to complete work experience at the Deloitte’s Cardiff office during the summer holidays.
Student Daylan Davies said: “I have taken full advantage of every opportunity that has been available to me at Bath College and look where it’s got me – I’ve been offered work experience with one of the biggest accounting firms in the business world.
“My advice would be to grab anything that comes your way with both hands.”
Bath College tutor James Hammett added: “It was a great experience to work with both Deloitte and WildHearts and give our students this unique opportunity.
“The activities promoted real business thinking and gave an insight into working with a highly reputable accountancy firm.”
Pictured: The top-performing Bath College students in the Micro-Tyco Challenge
