Alex Day has joined Junior Achievement as marketing and events intern.

A former King William’s College student and graduate of Trinity College Dublin with a first-class BA honours degree in business and economics, Alex is now studying for a Masters in entrepreneurship at the Isle of Man College.

Alex, who was involved in youth work in the Isle of Man during her gap year, said: ‘I was attracted to the intern position because it combines my interest in marketing with an opportunity to work with young people. I also see the role as a means to identify more clearly what specialist areas I might pursue in my future career.’

During her internship she will be working on two projects: recruitment of volunteers and measuring the impact of Junior Achievement’s programmes.

‘I’ll be examining why people volunteer and how we can attract more volunteers. Alongside this I will also be evaluating the impact of Junior Achievement programmes which will provide the intelligence needed for future marketing to potential sponsors and volunteers and, importantly, to ensure students are benefiting from the programmes.

‘It’s a great team to be working with and already I’ve been surprised by just how broad the scope of Junior Achievement is and the practical skills it develops in young people.

‘I’m also looking forward to getting an inside perspective into how events are managed, which I know are vital for raising funds. To come out of the academic world and be part of the “real world” at Junior Achievement is a great opportunity and I’m really enjoying the experience.’

Junior Achievement chief executive Sue Cook said: ‘Our intern scheme is yet another way we support and prepare young adults for the world outside of academia. Alex is showing tremendous enthusiasm for and commitment to the work we do and is very much a valued member of the team.’

To find out more about the internship scheme and the work of Junior Achievement, contact Sue Cook, 666266, sue.cook@jaiom.im

Pictured: Junior Achievement intern Alex Day. Photo Andrew Barton.