Winner Company programme 2024
Thursday 21 March 2024
Winner of Junior Achievement Isle of Man Company Programme announced as HSBC commits to a further three years of support
A business focused on helping the visually impaired was announced as the winner of this year’s Junior Achievement Isle of Man Company Programme this week, which is supported by HSBC.
CREED IOM was announced as the winner at the programme’s Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 20th March.
CREED IOM consists of three Year 12 students from Ballakermeen High School, whose winning business idea is the SensoGuard - a smart glove that’s tailored to help the blind and visually impaired by detecting obstacles using ultrasonic sensors. They will now go through to represent the Isle of Man at the Junior Achievement European Company of the Year Competition, being held in the summer in Italy.
At the event this week, it was also announced that HSBC would be maintaining its long-term support of the programme by committing to a further three-year sponsorship. Adam Belfield, Head of Wealth and Personal Banking for HSBC Isle of Man, said:
“HSBC is proud to sponsor the Junior Achievement Company Programme in the Isle of Man and I’m pleased that we are able to confirm our ongoing support for a further three years. The programme’s ethos very much aligns with HSBC’s commitment to open up a world of opportunity by connecting people and ideas. I continue to be impressed by the very high standards of innovation and entrepreneurship from the students across our island and I’d like to congratulate all those who took part, including this year’s winners.”
Sue Cook, Chief Executive, Junior Achievement Isle of Man, added:
“The fact that so many students from across our island took part in the programme once again shows just how important it is in terms of inspiring and supporting our young people and giving them a solid platform for future success. I’m thrilled that HSBC have extended their support and with help from the Bank and the hard work of mentors and students, this programme continues to play a key role in shaping our future workforce, by giving them the skills, confidence and strength they need to succeed.”
