Two Year 13 students met members of the local business community at a business lunch event.

Students Ivo Silva and James Fyvie attended the Corby Business Group’s lunch event on Friday, September 14, at the Hunting Lodge in Cottingham.

Both Ivo and James are studying Business at A Level and took the opportunity to meet local businesspeople from a range of sectors.

Ivo said: “Overall it was very good. It was informal, there were representatives from lots of local businesses and they asked us where we were from and what our aspirations were.”

James said: “The people were quite friendly. It was enlightening.”

Business teacher Alexandra Allan, who accompanied the pair, said: "This platform provided an opportunity to develop relationships with local businesses including new entrepreneurs to the town.

"Ivo and James met people from various industries. We spoke to people within the legal sector, the finance sector and the hospitality sector.

"The visit brought business to life for our students."