- Entrepreneur Competition at Burton College
- Trading Up! at the London Metropolitan Business School
- Rank Foundation and EiA support the Gappers!
- Forging Business Links London Met Alumni
- US Embassy co-host breakfast roundtable event for male entrepreneurs with the Barbados Youth Trust
- High on Entrepreneurship at St Anne's Catholic High School for Girls
- The Entrepreneur Academy returns to provide increased academic achievement to pupils in Lewisham
- EiA deliver an inspiring programme to CIDA students in South Africa
- Sixth form students present in the Boardroom of Channel 4 and The British Council.
EiA deliver an inspiring programme to CIDA students in South Africa
EiA have just returned from working with 3rd year students at CIDA, a higher education institute in Johannesburg which offers virtually free higher education to disadvantaged young people in South Africa. In parallel with CIDA’s aims, EiA’s goal was to unleash the potential and unlock the talents of the students.
Delivering a 7 day programme to just under 30 students from the neighbouring townships, the entrepreneurial programme focused on teaching 21st century skills for success, raise aspirations of the students and understand the skills needed to be successful in business today.
The Students were also set exciting Business Challenges from 2 companies, Standard Bank and Omnicor. Throughout the week, the students prepared their presentations which were delivered in a fantastic climax to the week at the company boardrooms. What an experience!
Here are some great quotes from the students:-
“I had kept myself in a shell but what has been unleashed in me will never go and I will be a light to others.” Silvia
“I honestly didn't know that I could work and deliver under pressure and to very tight deadlines. Now and onwards, I feel that I can handle any kind of pressure that comes my way.” Patrick
“Impressed that the programme delivers at what it aims at achieving. It brings a different view at what entrepreneurship is. Through this programme I can boldly say I AM EMPOWERED FOR LIFE.” Bernice
“It was amazing - at one point I felt totally naked and I wanted to quit, but I really thank God that I didn't. David and Derek have been a godsend. I have grown dramatically; I have the confidence now to take the next step in my business endeavours. I am very happy, grateful and enthusiastic. Thank you thank you x infinity.” Christinah
Following the presentations, Omnicor have given an offer of an internship plus invited all the presentation team back to the company! It was an inspiring and amazing time for both students and coaches. The Dean of CIDA has now offered EiA to return in 2011 to deliver another programme to 300 students.
