Self-made millionaire and best-selling author Jamie McIntyre is putting his passion for the importance of financial literacy programs in our schools into action with the 21^st Century Youth Summit: What I Didn’t Learn at School but Wish I Had.

To be held on Monday 7 December at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, this free conference will provide the opportunity for high school students to learn the tools for life, including financial awareness, job seeking skills and grooming and presentation skills. The day will include sessions with successful business owners, TV personalities and public figures, including self-made millionaire Jamie McIntyre, 2008 Olympic Gold medallist Lara Davenport, 7 time Ironman Champion Ky Hurst, Bollywood actress and presenter Tania Zaetta, inspirational speaker Perry Cross and Jodie Bache-Mclean, Director of June Dally-Watkins as well as an Ed Hardy celebrity fashion show.

With free attendance and lunch for all high school students included, this summit represents the opportunity for them to learn and discover all the knowledge they’ll need to succeed and flourish. Additionally, each student attending will receive copies of Jamie’s best-selling books, ‘What I Didn’t Learn at School but Wish I Had’, ‘What I Didn’t Learn from Google but Wish I Had’ and ‘Think and Grow Rich in the 21^st Century’ as well as going in the running to win a drive with Jamie in his Ferrari during the day.

An entrepreneur, investor and sought after public speaker, Jamie is the founder of the rapidly growing 21^st Century Group of Companies, which includes such capital raising companies as 21^st Century E-minis, 21^st Century Finance and 21^st Century Property Direct.

With such mentors as Sir Richard Branson, Anthony Robbins (Unlimited Power), Jay Abrahams (Fortune 500 Marketing Consultant) and Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad, Poor Dad), Jamie has long understood and appreciated the importance of supporting and fostering the next generation. A leading advocate for real life education including financial literacy to be implemented into high schools nation-wide, he has established 21^st Century Education through which he works and campaigns to give teenagers the most important skills they will need to excel in the 21^st Century.

For more information about the Youth Summit or to interview Jamie McIntyre please contact Lewis Khan from Markson Sparks! on (02) 9699 2000 or 0416 623 306 or lewis@marksonsparks.com and visit www.youthsummit.com.au.