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The role models meet regularly to strengthen relations.
Project makes a noticeable difference to chal- ”New and positive developments have
lenged young people and produces measur- unfolded over the past year, making me
able results year after year”, explains Shaina extremely happy and proud. Several of our Jabbar. young assistant attorneys, also ethnic Danes,
Fresh thinking
Role models who have been part of the project since the beginning have recruited new participants from within their own net- works. Besides attorneys from Plesner, the group today spans a wide range of profes- sionals, including a chief superintendent, a journalist, a chief executive and a pilot.
According to Shaina Jabbar, Plesner’s own employees also express pride in the School Project and also have a growing interest in contributing to its success.
have approached me on their own initiative to become part of the School Project by providing administrative assistance or acting as role models. The school kids learn a lot from spending time with our young attorneys, who have different backgrounds and challenges, but who support the project with all their heart and inspire the school pupils
by providing ideas and advice about their options and choice of education. They bring fresh thinking and new input to the School Project, and they do a really great job”, says Shaina Jabbar.