- EiA deliver an inspiring programme to scholars in East Africa.
- Sixth form students present in the Boardroom of Transport for London (TfL)
- Surrey students move from the classroom to the boardroom of IBM
- Sixth form students present in the boardroom of Royal Dutch Shell in London.
- Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation & EiA
- EiA live on Talk Radio Europe
- Running firms on gut feeling? Derek Browne responds to a T-Mobile survey
- First Citizens Bank sponsor another success story in Barbados
- EiA support PwC in Newcastle
- The Entrepreneur Academy presents young entrepreneurs in action at Lewisham Shopping Centre on Saturday 26th March 2011.
The Entrepreneur Academy presents young entrepreneurs in action at Lewisham Shopping Centre on Saturday 26th March 2011.
'From Classroom to Marketplace' is the exciting Entrepreneurs in Action (EiA) programme being delivered at the Entrepreneur Academy involving year 9 (13/14 year old) students from Conisborough College, Sedgehill School, Sydenham School, Bonus Pastor Catholic College and St Matthews Academy.
The Entrepreneur Academy, supported by the Shine Trust was launched in November 2010. It will run until April 2011. Over 50 students have been attending a series of Saturday sessions held at Conisborough College and facilitated by Entrepreneurs in Action. The students have learnt key business concepts such as financial management, business planning and marketing techniques. They have initiated and taken command of their own businesses, where they have realised the importance of teamwork, organisation and resourcefulness as they have successfully stepped up to the challenges before them.
The innovation, experience and commitment demonstrated by the EIA coaches have unlocked the talent of these students as they have blossomed into young entrepreneurs. Undiscovered skills have come to the forefront, aspirations have increased and students have thrived on the responsibility for taking ownership of their businesses. Most importantly, the interactive nature of the sessions has ensured that the students have enjoyed themselves whilst making the most of this unique opportunity to experience a real taste of business.
These skills will be put into action as the Young Entrepreneurs Market returns to the North Mall of Lewisham Shopping Centre on Saturday 26th March from 11am – 2pm. Young entrepreneurs will be drawing on their new-found confidence and business skills to engage potential customers, whilst experiencing the excitement of doing business in a real situation. If the buzz generated from February’s market is anything to go by, the day promises to be an enjoyable experience for all.
Here’s what people have said about the last market day experience.
Students from team Charisma commented “Wow – what an amazing experience. We found it challenging but also stimulating. It was fun to be in business for the day and sell to the general public. It was our first trading experience and we made a profit! We are looking forward to the next market day so that we can put our business skills into action and make even more money.”
“Thank you for giving my year 9 students such a valuable experience, the Market Day was fantastic! I am looking forward to the next one.” Susan Craig, Head of Year 9 Conisborough College.
Come and support this dynamic, exciting and worthwhile event, part of the proceeds of which will be donated to charity.
EiA Support HSBC Startup Stars
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