Young Enterprise Scotland – News

Earlier this year our Bridge 2 Business Programme joined forces with Heehaw, to bring an exciting competition and opportunity for Edinburgh College Students. The competition gave Edinburgh College students the opportunity to win a paid work placement, and valuable experience in the industry of animation, film & television. This opportunity also gave students the chance to develop their skills, which hopefully would secure them a job in the future or

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My Enterprising Profile – Reflection Tool

We are also delighted this week to relaunch our “Enterprise Profile” personal reflection tool through our website. Originally developed three years ago the report has been updated to add area which give young people an understanding of their strengths and how to maximise their talents as well as looking at their potential growth areas. The re-issue, in collaboration with our friends at Scotland’s Enterprising Schools, is a great chance to

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Young Enterprise Scotland celebrates award wining programmes!

From Geoff Leask (CEO – Young Enterprise Scotland): When the Developing the Young Workforce Career Education Standard (3-18) was published in September 2015 it was a heartening  moment to see the following included: Children and young people will be entitled to develop understanding of enterprise, entrepreneurship and self-employment as a career opportunity; As the DYW impact has grown you can imagine my delight that two of our Programmes have already

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YES Awards 2016: ‘Pure Chuffed’ winners!

At Young Enterprise Scotland Awards the accolade of Programme Winners for 2016 went to Pure Chuffed from Lochend Community High School in Glasgow.  The 13-strong team, which make jewellery emblazoned with landmarks such as the SSE Hydro and the Squinty Bridge were delighted after they scooped three awards altogether at the glittering awards ceremony at the Glasgow City Hotel, hosted by Des Clarke. Pure Chuffed bagged the People’s Choice Award, the Best Presentation

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