Bankers at Royal Bank of Scotland are giving teenagers guided tours of their trading floor to inspire them to join the industry.
The Survive the City project, launched by RBS and the Museum of London, is designed to “demystify” the finance world for pupils who have never thought about applying for jobs there, and to give them a glimpse inside big firms in the capital.
Schools across London can sign up for a study day. GCSE students visit the museum to make a Dragons’
Den-style pitch to finance workers, after RBS staff help them come up with ideas for businesses. The highlight of the day is a visit to the trading floor at RBS HQ.
Lucie Parkes, the museum’s school programme manager, said: “The world of finance can often seem like a removed and mysterious planet. But recent crises have highlighted how much it affects our everyday lives.”
Richard Bartlett, head of corporate debt capital markets at RBS, said: “The Museum of London is a local, treasured institution. Our funding will ensure young people continue to learn about our shared heritage, just as I did as a local student.”
