A LEADING Cumbrian employer has launched a new way to give young people an insight into its business.

Story Contracting wants to ensure students can continue to gain work experience and has launched a week-long virtual business masterclass.

The One of Ten Story Summer School will give ten young adults, aged 15 to 18, the chance to join the business throughout August.

Students will spend the week virtually working with various departments across the business, as well as having the opportunity to visit one of Story’s critical projects.

Jason Butterworth, chief executive of Story Contracting, said: “During the pandemic a lot of work experience and placement opportunities for young adults have sadly been suspended across the country.

“We want to make sure our investment in the next generation can continue even during these most challenging of times, so we have created this new concept to allow our work experience programme to safely go ahead."

Applications are now open and close on Monday July 27. Visit www.storycontracting.com/StorySummerSchool to find out more.