Lessons to be learnt
Here is an article from Inc about how countries like New Zealand are using a one stop shop approach to encourage Entrepreneurship. Perhaps as we look forward to the Global Entrepreneurship Week this month, we too could learn some lessons.
Have you signed up yet?
We have run several successful events during the Global Entrepreneurship Week for children, but adults also! This year, we are working with partners to create ‘high impact events’ that inspire people to consider business or self employment as a viable ‘career’ choice.
The events run in different countries and impact a tremendous amount of people. Here are some figures from the website:
Since its inception, Global Entrepreneurship Week has spread to 115 countries, with nearly 24,000 organisations planning more than 37,000 activities. As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010 in the UK, over 207,200 people attended 2,577 events, run by 983 organisations.
If you are interested in us running some events in your schools, contact us. We would love to hear from you.
Global Entrepreneurship Week!
Looking forward to this year’s events.
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Check out Live Unltd
Live Unltd supports young people. It is part of UnLtd a charity which supports social entrepreneurs – people with vision, drive, commitment and passion who want to change the world for the better. They do this by providing a complete package of funding and support, to help these individuals make their ideas a reality.
Are you 11-21? Do you have an idea that could help change your community for the better? Then Live UnLtd could offer you up to £5,000 to make a difference to your community.
Richard Branson on TheRichestKids in America
Listen to Richard Branson talks about his beginnings.
Ofsted Enterprise Report
We are pleased to see this report from Ofsted, which starts by saying
“Economics, business and enterprise education is about equipping children and young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding to help them make sense of the complex and dynamic economic, business and financial environment in which they live. It should help them leave school well-informed and well-prepared to function as consumers, employees and potential employers”
However more needs to be done to develop economic and business understanding of young people. Such principles when introduced in an age related way from primary school lays the foundation for them to become well-prepared adults.
Read the whole report here
Developing a new product
We are working on a new product to get KidsRthebiz into as many schools possible. We have had over 600 children take part in this fun and interactive programme that teaches business basics to primary age children. A unique and novel approach to developing entrepreneurs of tomorrow, the new multimedia product will feature rich visuals, engaging games and creatively stimulating tasks.
For more information about KidsRthebiz, contact us today
