WE OFFER 'REAL LIFE' BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR 12 - 16 YEAR OLDS
The world is changing. Rapidly. Knowing about business is an increasingly important life skill.
The 'Young Entrepreneurs Academy' was lovingly created to provide real life business education for 12-16 year olds. Our flagship learning programme is 'Basics of Business: 20 Quick Hits' which launches in March 2023 and contains incredible video led insight into business. Successful students will be awarded a Diploma on completion of their coursework and even have the chance to win a £2,000 investment in our very own Dragon's Den towards the end of 2023.
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Targeting respectful 12-16 year old's, our online content tackles a broad range of relevant topics and themes with a heavy focus on real life practice as opposed to 'textbook' theory. Alongside our incredible 'Basics of Business: 20 Quick Hits' course (delivered in twenty 15-minute online episodes), our successful students will prepare, refine and submit their own business plans taking inspiration from some of the UK's leading young entrepreneurs.
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THE WORLD OF BUSINESS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
ABOUT US
A BIT MORE ABOUT US
Working with businesses, schools, charities, sports clubs and religious organisations across the UK, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy aims to provide real-life business courses and content to over 10,000 12-16 year olds each year.
Young Entrepreneurs should apply online and, if offered a place, receive it free of charge thanks to the support of our corporate partners. We provide equal opportunities across society and encourage those from less privileged backgrounds to apply. We positively discriminate for neuro-diversity recognising the incredible insights that such students bring.
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Our 'Young Board' - comprising some of our very best current and former Academy students - provides vital guidance to the Executive Team who are responsible for delivering the best possible experience to the Young Entrepreneurs. We aim to create relevant and inspirational content and are committed to involving some of the best young entrepreneurial talent in the UK.
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Our Dragon's Den competition culminates with an investment of £2,000 into the business of a single Young Entrepreneur. Five runners-up receive investment of £500 each. Our Idea StationTM, based at Francis Holland School, enables students to brainstorm ideas with mentors and peers.
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WHAT WE OFFER
BASICS OF BUSINESS: 20 QUICK HITS
Our Basics of Business: 20 Quick Hits series includes 20 15-minute episodes which culminate in a YEA Diploma.
DRAGONS' DEN
Develop a business idea and pitch to the Den with a chance to win a whopping £2,000 investment into your business
CONTENT
Inspirational content from some of the very finest UK entrepreneurs who have a desire to share knowledge
EVENTS
Attend one of our events to network with fellow Young Entrepreneurs and hear some inspirational stories
MENTORING SCHEME
Qualify for your own mentor who can assist in developing your skills by sharing their practical knowledge
ACCREDITATION
Get certified as you complete our courses to broaden horizons and provide strength and depth to your CV
INTERNSHIPS
Have the chance to access some of the most sought after internships once you have completed your YEA Diploma
IDEA STATION ™
Starting a business to make money, solve a problem or simply being creative? Use 'Idea Station' to road test your thinking
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