The next generation are being taught by teachers in our Schools today to help prepare them for the changing world of tomorrow – amongst them as yet undiscovered are tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders.
Background
For many centuries it has been possible for millions of people to find work in traditional industries using skills acquired or taught by others in jobs that changed very little. Often, whole families depended upon the relative stability of employment offered and grew up in communities near to the work-place. Dealing with these large Employers became part of life, impacting on family life, from cradle to grave.
But things changed.
- Information technology and the opening up global markets with free flow of funds meant competition for goods and services now has to be viewed on a World Stage. Production migrating to wherever it can be sourced cheapest with powerful Branding and 365 day 24/7 exposure to help shape or meet consumer demand.
- A seemingly insatiable appetite for heavily promoted consumer goods and new gadgets has been fuelled by the knowledge, technology and ability, to make it all possible.
- It’s hardly surprising then that there is an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to be part of this new world. Prepared to work hard, take risks and share in the rewards.
- But commercial opportunity is but part of the story.
- Social Enterprise and an increasing need for caring individuals willing to work and contribute to the welfare of others, will all form part of modern societies as will a need to protect and preserve the Environment for future generations.
- Our Schools will play an ever increasing part in preparing our young people for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
- Financial Skills
- Marketing & Communication Skills
- Selling & Persuasive skills
- Management & People Skills
- Teamwork and Interacting with others.
- Soul Traders Workshops Ltd has been quick to realise the importance of making the learning experience fun.
- Games and quizzes make the learning fun encouraging the fullest participation, recognising and rewarding classroom contributions with prizes.
- As in the past, the need for Employment will continue to form a key part of adult life.
- Either as an employee providing companies with their knowledge based skills and resource, or as Business People to become Employers.
- Those new to Employment will need to understand how to interact with and influence others.
- Some will want to seize the opportunity, to set up and run their own Businesses, to take risks in pursuit of reward, to provide valuable services for the community at large.
- An introductory “taster” day can be tailored to fit a double lesson, delivered in class sizes or to year groups by Rota throughout the day. Material is taken from each of the modules to give an impactful insight to the wider programme benefits.
- Module 1 - Personal & Business Finance
- Module 2 – Business Skills & Social Enterprise
- Module 3 – Creative Marketing & Communication Skills
- Module 4 – Selling & Persuasive Skills
- Module 5 – Management & People Skills
- Module 6 – Teamwork & Interacting with others
- Module 7 - Your Business idea, research, design, development
- Module 8 -Your Business Plan, convincing others to get started (£50)
- Module 9 - Managing key tasks and responsibilities, against time deadlines.
- Module 10 - Working as a Team to achieve more.
- Throughout studies across the disciplines, link learning to the Business Plans..
- The Groups promote their goods and services in and outside of School to family and friends.
- The Groups Video film their Business Team work and activities.
- Any profit made is donated to the School or nominated charity (Rules and Conditions apply).
- Presentations by the Groups – PowerPoint, Audio, Video, Personal.
- Evaluation - Reinforce the learning and Key Points
- Feedback - Gage enjoyment and success
- Awards Ceremony, Certificates and Prizes for all.
- Delivered under licence from Soul Trader Workshops Ltd.
- Varies according to the number of modules selected, the number of pupils participating, the size of the groups and number of days required.
- We will tailor a Schools’ Enterprise Project to suit you and your budget.
- Choose from the above or pick ’n’ mix
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- See also http://www.soultradersworkshops.co.uk
- Call 01945 440716
Introduction
We like to think of ourselves as Schools’ Enterprise champions.
We work under license from Soul Traders Workshops to help schools understand the world of business and deliver a fun and interactive programme which gives a valuable insight to the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and business people.
We explore the benefits of Direct Employment, Self Employment and Social Enterprise.
Enlightened Head Teachers and Heads of Departments welcome us to their schools across the Nation.
We enthusiastically share with pupils many of the lessons learnt from a career in Business, advising on the skills required;
Schools' Enterprise
Summary
Some of the Individuals who have become our most influential Business Leaders or Entrepreneurs failed to make the most of school.
Often it’s their non-conforming and rebellious qualities, innate skills or natural abilities that set them apart.
Even from an early stage, we help spark an enthusiasm for Enterprise and an understanding of the skills required. This compliments learning providing hope, ambition, renewed self belief, confidence and a determination to succeed.
The Programme Choices
Option 1 - 1 Day
Option 2 - 1 Day
Option 3 - 1 Day
Option 4 - 1 Day
Option 5 - 2 Days over 3 Weeks
Participation - Run Your Own Business