Margaret Gibson talks about the social capital and the importance of opening doors for those who lack the access to a social capital. Many things can stop you to connect with the right people and we should be enablers instead of barriers for the young people looking to achieve their goals. The EY Foundation helps young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, find alternative routes into employment and education, or in setting up a business. Working to inspire and engage young people across the UK who are at a disadvantage in the jobs market and help them to fulfil their potential for work.
Prior to her current role with the EY Foundation Margaret was the Chief Executive of Women's Enterprise Scotland, a community interest company involved in raising the profile of women seeking to establish and grow businesses, and recognising the impact that more women led businesses have on Scotland’s economy. Margaret helped women to research and develop business ideas and encouraged them to network effectively. Her role also involved extensive stakeholder management with a wide range of organisations.
She has supported youth entrepreneurship for almost 30 years, as Deputy Chief Executive of The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust and as a volunteer with Young Enterprise Scotland. She launched her first business in 1982 and set up her most recent limited company in 2013. Margaret is also a Governor with the University of the West of Scotland and a Trustee of the charity The Lens.
Margaret provided consultancy support to Youth Business International and has hosted visits to Scotland from a variety of YBI members including Russia, Spain, Ukraine, Argentina, Uganda, Sri Lanka and Singapore. She has worked extensively in the Eastern Caribbean with five youth charities.
Margaret was the first woman in Scotland to receive the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion in 2015 and was awarded an OBE in the 2017 New Year's Honours List. Her work has also been recognised by the Institute of Directors and the Charities Aid Foundation.
Margaret is passionate about helping others (particularly young people and women) to develop entrepreneurial skills and works closely with business networks across the globe. She has a lifelong passion for music and cake, she really likes baking and eating cakes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
