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The work of volunteers from businesses in Canary Wharf and the City was recognised at an awards ceremony last week.

Wilton's Music Hall in Limehouse was the venue for the East London Business Alliance Annual Volunteer Awards, presented by London chairman of KPMG and ELBA chairman, Richard Reid.

LIKE many graduates Fahad Abdi was at a crossroads when he finished studying and wanted to embark on his career.

But the 23-year-old from Bow, who studied history, was lucky enough to benefit from a scheme set up by the East London Business Alliance (ELBA).

Its Community Affairs Trainee Scheme (CATS) aims to provide employment opportunities with City and Canary Wharf companies for graduates living in Tower Hamlets.

Last year it placed 11 graduates in companies including the FSA, Credit Suisse and Canary Wharf Group, and Fahad has been with Clifford Chance in Bank Street.

He said: “I went to some ELBA meetings and through them I was able to apply for the CATS scheme and was lucky enough to be selected. I had two months training with ELBA before starting here last September.