Micro-Tyco   

Micro-Tyco is a month long challenge, organised by the charity Wild Hearts, that enables participants to practice and learn fundamental business principles in a safe, ‘micro’ environment. Teams have one month to turn £1 seed capital (which is provided by Wild Hearts) into as much money as possible.  Micro-Tyco fosters essential entrepreneurial thinking, resourcefulness and team work. Participants receive world class business video training from the Micro-Tyco Mentors  and interact with other teams via the exclusive Micro-Tyco social network.  All money created by the Micro-Tycos is returned to WildHearts to be invested in micro-loans for poor entrepreneurs in the developing world, so incorporating elements of Social Studies and Health and Wellbeing.  Find out more about Micro-Tyco and learn how to sign up your organisation by visiting the main WildHearts website.

The School Enterprise Challenge   

An international awards programme for schools around the world with up to $50,000 in prizes available for the most entrepreneurial schools, teachers and students.  This free programme guides and supports teachers and students to plan and set up real school businesses. Students develop essential skills in business and entrepreneurship in a practical, fun and innovative way. The Challenge also helps schools generate extra income for their school, or a social cause of their choice.  Register online here to access lesson plans and a range of useful resources.

Young Enterprise Scotland   

Young Enterprise Scotland offers a wide variety of enterprise and entrepreneurship programmes and development opportunities for young people across all of Scotland.  They have a range of programmes for primary pupils including the Fiver Challenge.  Find out more here.

Enterprise Troopers   

Only schools in Wales are eligible to enter this competition, however, their website is a good source of ideas and inspiration if you are planning your own enterprise projects.  Access it here.

Clever Tykes  

A set of story books which provide positive role models to help children ages 6-9 be more resourceful and enterprising.  Additional free teaching resources are available to download from their site.  Find out more here.

Scotland’s Enterprising Schools   

A useful site providing links to partner organisations, enterprise activity case studies, and free resources (sign up required).  Find out more here.

 

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