One hundred exceptional school and college leavers from across England have today (Friday 27th June) been named and will take part in the Prime Minister’s Global Fellowship; a program created to nurture outstanding talent and enterprise in young people. The Global Fellows will experience first-hand the major new global economies.The one hundred Fellows were picked following a competitive process. Each will spend six weeks in China, India or Brazil this summer to immerse themselves in the local culture and economy. This will include two week’s hosted by a major global company. The one hundred Fellows met for the first time in London today (Friday 27th June) to prepare for their journey. The group is made up of a broad mix of young people, from different backgrounds and all over England.

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27 June 2008
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