CLYDEBANK High pupils will be some of the first in the country to take part in a new programme to inspire Scottish schoolgirls to go into business.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is bringing the new initiative, designed to inspire personal confidence and make teenage girls realise their potential, to schools.

And on Tuesday, February 18, Clydebank High will become one of the first to take part.

Called Dream Bigger, the programme is aimed at creating a generation of strong, empowered women by inspiring teenage girls to strive to achieve in their chosen area of interest.

Throughout the day, students aged 11 to 17, will work in teams to develop their creative minds and attempt to create entrepreneurial solutions to current global issues.

Leonie Quinn, who oversees the project, said: “Everyone deserves the chance to make their dream a reality, but it is important to get the right support to make it happen.

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“Through our work supporting entrepreneurs in Scotland and through our own research, we identified some of the challenges and issues that affect mindset and stop people reaching their true potential.

“Something we’ve learned is that it is even more of a challenge for young girls and women and that is why we’ve created Dream Bigger – to help girls develop the skills and confidence to believe in themselves and not to compromise on their ambition.

“We’re delighted that Clydebank High School is one of the first schools in Scotland to get involved. The west of Scotland has been a hotbed of industry and enterprise for generations and hopefully some of those taking part on February 18 will go on to become a leader for a new generation.”