Good marks vital for chance in competitive job market
The Chief Minister has congratulated all Manx students and their teachers after the recent "A" level and GCSE results.
Allan Bell says its gratifying to see the standard achieved in the Island's secondary schools.
But he says that high marks are not just nice to have, they are vital for young people going out to find jobs in the wider world:
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