10 groups of motivated self-selecting students, aged 14-19yrs, put themselves forward to start a business under the Young Enterprise “Company Programme” scheme, a hands on “learning by doing experience that see them bring a business
idea to fruition.

Over the course of an academic year, supported by their teachers, volunteer Business Advisers and skills workshop deliverers, students are empowered to bring a product or service to market and trade with the public, condently pitch their business, manage a business bank account and keep accurate records.