First-hand experience offered to students
The challenges working parents face juggling jobs and families have been outlined to Island youngsters this week.
Forty women from different employment spheres offered first-hand experience to Ramsey Grammar School pupils at a special careers event.
It was part of Inspiring Women week - an initiative to encourage students to consider a broad range of careers, and tackle male and female job stereotypes.
Year 9 pupils took park in speed-date career networking session, in which they quizzed women from a wide range of industries and professions in the Island.
Head teacher Annette Baker says she heard some probing questions:
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