Businesses invited to share in success of young entrepreneurs at the Winding Wheel
Chesterfield businesses are encouraged to show their support for local students at the Area Final of the Young Enterprise Company Competition.
Taking place on Tuesday 22nd March at the Winding Wheel, the event will celebrate the achievements of pupils from schools and colleges across North Derbyshire; all of whom have been running their own company over the past academic year, with support from local business advisers and teachers.
Finalists will compete for a number of awards during the evening – from Best Presentation to Overall Winning Company, as well as the opportunity to represent North Derbyshire at the County Final – taking place at The Roundhouse, Derby College on 25 April 2016.
Given the task of presenting for four minutes on their company achievements and experiences, each team will be assessed by an independent panel of judges including representatives from 2 local businesses – BRM Solicitors and North South Training. The range of products and services designed and created by finalists will also be on display.
Sharing his enthusiasm for the event, Steve Taylor, Chair of the Young Enterprise North Derbyshire Area Board said:-
“Our young people reveal so much potential and capability through the Young Enterprise Company Programme and so it’s fantastic that we are able to recognise this at the annual Area Final.
“The active involvement of volunteers from business and the local community is fundamental to Young Enterprise’s mission to inspire and equip young people to learn and succeed through enterprise. It is our volunteers’ enthusiasm, knowledge and real life experiences that enrich the learning for students, bringing to life the world of work and preparing them for an enterprising future. I hope that lots of local businesses will join us at the Winding Wheel on 22nd March.”
The Young Enterprise Area Final begins at 6.30pm on Tuesday 22nd March with a complimentary drinks reception and an opportunity to look around the trade stands and talk with the competitors about their experience.
To confirm your attendance please email Steve Taylor – Chair of the Young Enterprise North Derbyshire Area Board at steve@startfp.co.uk
(Image shows the winners of the 2015 Young Enterprise Company Competition Area Final – students from Tupton Hall School who created a successful nappy cake business called Tantrum Baby Products)
