Volunteer Time Commitment
Training: 2 Hours
Programme Delivery: Flexible but usally 1-2 hours a month during school terms.
Students in Higher Education have the opportunity to test-out self-employment and business creation through setting up and running their own company.
- Runs for up to 1 academic year.
- The company is mentored by a volunteer from business.
- Students raise share capital and finance the company themselves.
- The company designs and makes a product or service to sell to the public.
- Helps students to appreciate the potential of SMEs as future employers.
- Promotes attitudes for personal success, lifelong learning and employability.
