Year 13 Business students attended an introductory session on the Young Enterprise Scheme, at the University of Auckland Business School today.

The programme is designed to propel students into entrepreneurship and give them the confidence to be problem solvers and perhaps future business leaders. Over a thousand students working in groups, will start their own business, having developed a product and brought it to market. They will learn essential skills along the way, including: problem solving; creative communication; leadership; decision making; time management and networking.

This is experiential learning at its best. Students are given the opportunity to meet business leaders and be inspired by the success of others. They can network with teams from all over the country and compete with each other for significant prizes. They are mentored and attend specialist seminars during the year. 

There are trips and competitions for students to participate in. We are looking forward to following them on their journey, and to support their fledgling businesses.