In Enterprise Labs young people develop new ideas for businesses and social enterprises in school. Following creativity training, encounters with employer experts and an idea development process they present their ideas at an Investment Pitch Event.

Industry experts select the most viable business or social enterprise idea/s. The winning group is supported to establish and run the business or social enterprise in school. Enterprise Labs develop the possibility mindset and metacognition. 

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Pupils are supported to become effective, independent entrepreneurs, giving them new creativity skills & behaviors that:

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- Help them think divergently & creatively & learn how to manage a business or social enterprise.
- Develop problem- solving & critical- thinking, creativity,
speaking, listening & presentation skills.
- Develop resilience, confidence, team-work skills, leadership & the ability to innovate.

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We have successfully run this model in association with the University of Bradford. An adapted model is available for both Primary and Secondary students and would be especially beneficial for Business Studies students.