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These days are arguably the hardest time in recent generations to be launching a career in the UK.

So rarely could a title be more apt than the one chosen for Career Academies UK's annual meeting last week.

Marks & Spencer's top man took time out of the firing line to visit Canary Wharf where he urged firms to increase the number of employment opportunities for young people.

A day before the annual meeting of Sir Stuart Rose's company - where he received a hot reception from shareholders - he met with a host of education leaders at the East Wintergarden.

DOCKLANDS companies opened their doors to students last week to reassure the next generation that their prospects are still good despite the financial climate.

Businesses taking part in last Thursday’s event included London City Airport, Canary Wharf-based Credit Suisse and law firm Clifford Chance.

BUSINESSES in Canary Wharf have been urged to not let the credit crunch affect the prospects of Britain’s youth.

The warning came from John May, CEO of training group Career Academies UK during its annual forum at the Credit Suisse offices in North Colonnade last Thursday.