David Ross from Keppie Design (right) in conversation with education secretary Michael Russell in East Ayrshire where youngsters are learning the skills to help equip them for the world of work.
As part of the scheme Keppie came up with the Interaction project which challenged pupils to design a moveable, weatherproof structure that could be used for enterprise events such as selling products designed and made in school.
In 2011 the council launched a £1m fund promoting enterprise in education. The initiative is backed by local business leaders such as Ross, Keppie’s design director, and entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter who was born in New Cumnock.
