Recruitment Specialist Launches Artistic Talent Search

Hundreds of secondary pupils from first and second year are being invited to take part in a creative initiative entitled, ëMy Aspirational Selfí. Aberdeen-based Thorpe Molloy Recruitment will challenge the youngsters to create a self portrait which expresses how they see themselves in the future. Each self portrait may be accompanied by a written narrative. Their work will go through a selection process, with up to 50 pieces chosen for exhibition in Thorpe Molloyís office.

Karen Molloy, Director at Thorpe Molloy Recruitment says, ìAs recruitment specialists, it is our business to identify talented people, but talent comes in many forms and itís energising to be part of a project which explores the talents of young people in an artistic way. We hope to raise awareness of local artistic talent and encourage pupils to consider their personal aspirations creatively through the exhibition.

ìPupils will have the opportunity to think about where they hope to be in the future, and who they want to be – a theme which of course complements our business activities.î

Alistair Thomson, PT Art & Design, Alford Academy, who is currently seconded to support partnerships & transitions adds, ìThorpe Molloy Recruitment has consulted with us for several months on this project to ensure that it is an arts and business initiative which has longevity, credibility and purpose. It sits well within the Curriculum for Excellence, dwelling upon capacities, principles and certain themes that are central to the new vision; challenge, personalisation and relevance are all particularly supported. This partnership puts creativity centre stage and provides an exciting opportunity for celebrating success and the promotion of individual young talent.î

Moira Milne, Head Teacher at Alford Academy, was particularly happy to see such a worthwhile link with industry: ìThis exciting project is an example of what we hope to see more of in the future. Partnerships put learning into context and offer benefits to all those involved. Thorpe Molloy is a dynamic company that has the vision to see the value in supporting learners as they progress to become fully active citizens who relish challenge.î

For more information please contact Jacqueline Christie on 01224 650190 or jchristie@thorpemolloy.com