Bringing Industry and Enterprise into the classroom

Employers require a future workforce that is enterprising, innovative and skilful in order for their businesses to stay ahead of the competition. To equip students with these skills we have developed The Enterprise Day Programme.

Enterprise days are a fun and interactive way for students to experience a range of business and enterprise activities…….. in school.

HOW DO THEY WORK?

With Liverpool Compact EBP’s help, a group of Employers run Business/Enterprise workshops, simulations or problem solving exercises for small groups of students. They aim to give the students an understanding of how different areas of business work and to generate enthusiasm for enterprise, encouraging new entrepreneurs!

Activities normally last up to an hour and a half.

Students may be asked to market a new product, build a Lego tower or build a survival shelter out of newspaper. Whatever the task, it will link the workplace to the curriculum.

The Enterprise Days are aimed at developing students’ Key Skills including team work, presentation, communication, creative thinking, financial planning, problem solving and leadership.

BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS

• Raises your company’s profile in the community
• Creates a more enterprising and skilful future workforce
• An opportunity for your staff to develop their presentation and team working skills
• Creates a link with a school

“Enterprise Days not only benefit the students but our staff too, by helping them focus on planning and interpersonal skills. These days engender a real sense of team work which has a tangible knock on effect to the business.”

Elaine Vicary, HR Personnel & Career Manager,
Inland Revenue (Tax Credit Office)

BENEFITS TO YOUNG PEOPLE

• Develops skills
• Builds confidence
• Raises awareness of enterprise

For further information please contact Jenny Martin on 0151 728 9454 or email us on info@liverpoolcompact.org.uk