Aspiring business leaders at Abbey College Manchester have been given an invaluable insight into the industry from Mohamed Parker, Principal Lecturer and International Lead at Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise, UCLAN.

Mohamed spoke to A Level Business and Economics students at the city centre-based college, where he delivered a highly-engaging session to share his much-valued knowledge on the challenges of running a successful business. The esteemed former business leader covered key factors of strategy and planning, and discussed ethics and corporate responsibility. In addition, Mohammed examined the environmental concerns facing businesses.

During the informative session, Mohamed gave the group an insight into a typical day for first year students at university. He also inspired students about the job prospects for graduates and provided an understanding into the competitive job market.

Principal at Abbey College Manchester, Liz Elam, commented:

“The students have benefited greatly from this inspiring experience, and I would like to thank Mohamed for taking time out of his very busy schedule to talk to our students.”

Abbey College is a leading independent college in the heart of Manchester, with a fast-growing and vibrant community.

There are over 210 students at the college, comprising a mix of students from the local area and other countries. The college offers A-Level, GCSE, Combined Studies and International Foundation Programmes.

For more information on Abbey College visit www.abbeymanchester.co.uk, or call 0161 817 2700.