VIDEO: Apprentice star gives pep talk to students

2:49pm Friday 19th September 2008

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YEAR 12 students in Chislehurst started the year with a motivational talk from a star of The Apprentice.

The team building event, organised by Bromley Education Business Partnership (BEBP) at Beaverwood School for Girls, Chislehurst, included a talk from Shazia Wahab - who was a finalist on the BBC TV show.

The BEBP - which works with the local community and business volunteers - is running a series of similar events at schools in the borough.

BEBP Operations Manager, Lesley Holland said: "We work closely with Bromley schools in delivering a valuable learning experience for all students.

"This event is one of the many experiences we can offer to Bromley pupils in a number of areas, including work experience placements, mentoring and business enterprise".

Ms Wahab was fired by Sir Alan Sugar, in week two of the last series - after the contenders attempted the challenge of running a laundry business - but said she had no regrets about appearing on the show.

The 36-year-old business woman said: "I was delighted to be asked to speak at this event.

"My key message for the girls is to work hard, as nothing is impossible and they should never give up."

For more information visit bromleyebp.org.uk for further information, or call 020 8462 5046, or email ebp.admin@bromley.gov.uk