Explore Enterprise Programme
The Prince’s Trust Explore Enterprise
Programme supports unemployed young people aged 16-25 in exploring
the idea of becoming self employed, whether they have a business
idea in mind or are simply interested in learning more.
The programme will run on the following dates in
the following areas:
- East Ayrshire 20th – 23rd March
- Glasgow 24th – 27th April 2012
- Edinburgh 15th – 18th May 2012
The programme is only open to young people living
in the specified local authority areas.
Details on how to apply are below.
What is Explore Enterprise?
A four day workshop for young people to learn about topics
relevant to planning and running a business and to consider whether
self employment is right for them. It is designed to be practical,
interactive, visual and based around discussions and activities. It
aims to enable young people to feel what running their own business
would be like and what it would involve.
Following the four day workshop the programme can then offer
mentoring support to start a business or if self employment turns
out not to be the right option, the programme can support young
people to secure other outcomes in employment, education, training
or voluntary work.
If starting a business is the right option for the young
person, The Prince’s Trust is working in partnership with The
Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT), specialists in
business start up, and may refer young people to PSYBT to secure
funding for their idea. For further information,
click here.
Is it for people like me?
The Explore Enterprise Programme is for people who:
- Have a business idea they want help to explore
- Are aged 16-25
- Are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week
- Live in Scotland
If you are all of these things, get in touch using the form
below.
What help could I get?
- Advice on employment options
- Business skills training
- Business planning support
- Start-up funding through our partnership with PSYBT
Note: Participation in the Explore Enterprise
Programme does not guarantee that start-up funding will be awarded
by PSYBT. Applications for start-up funding are assessed in
relation to a number of factors including perceived risk, business
viability and individual need. If Explore Enterprise is not the
right option for the young person, their details will be passed on
to PSYBT who will contact them to look at how they can help them
moving forward.
How
can I apply?
To apply or for further details, please contact Lisa
Whittaker:
tel: 07967 376921
email: lisa.whittaker@princes-trust.org.uk
Availability of the Enterprise Programme is subject to local
funding restrictions. To find out whether the programme is running
in your area, please submit your details using our online
form and a member of your local team will get in touch.