10 - 18 YEARS-OLD?
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO START A BUSINESS?
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) is a social enterprise dedicated to equipping young people with real-life business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset – ensuring every young person, regardless of socio-economic background or neurodiversity, has the opportunity to thrive in a rapidly changing world.​
Our flagship programme, Basics of Business: Beginner to Boss, is signposted by the Department for Education in it's enrichment framework and is supported by UCL's School of Management, UCL's Institute of Education, and award-winning entrepreneurs.
It introduces entrepreneurship through 20 digital-first lessons – bitesize videos, lesson plans, resources, quizzes and relatable founder stories – culminating in a UCL-endorsed certificate upon completion.
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Beyond the Basics of Business programme, YEA also deliver workshops, bootcamps, mentoring and entrepreneur-led experiences via our growing network of 200+ schools and community organisations.
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OUR CORE LEARNING PROGRAMME
BASICS OF BUSINESS: BEGINNER TO BOSS
The flagship offering from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy and a fresh take on teaching real-life basics of business. The series is a fun way to dip your toe into the world of entrepreneurship.
On successfully completing the 20 episodes and interactive content you should have a basic grasp of what a business is, how a business works and how to set one up. You will also receive a CV-enhancing certificate endorsed by UCL School of Management. ​As the series progresses you will have the chance to start working on your very own business plan, with the opportunity to pitch to the YEA Dragons and be in with a chance to win a £2,000 investment!
WHAT WE OFFER
CONTENT
Incredible content and resources including inspirational interviews with some of the UK's most exciting entrepreneurs.
MENTORING SCHEME
Qualify for a mentor who can assist in developing your skills by sharing their practical knowledge.
BOOTCAMPS
Our Bootcamps are designed to get young people thinking like real entrepreneurs, while working alongside them.
COMING SOON: INTERNSHIPS
Have the chance to access some of the most sought after internships once you have gained a YEA certification.
ACCREDITATION
Get certified as you complete our courses to broaden horizons and provide strength and depth to your CV.
COMING SOON:
EVENTS
Events for the YEA network as well as opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs to meet other YEA members and mentors.
