Carmarthenshire junior tycoons in Wales final
Young Carmarthenshire tycoons are among the best in Wales in the world of business.
Students from the county have made it to the finals of the prestigious Young Enterprise contest.
Pupils from Ysgol Tregib and Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn have beat off competition from across West Wales to secure a place in the Welsh finals.
The students have set up their own companies and spent 13 weeks actively trading.
They were given advice from business development officers at the County Council before going head-to-head to be named the best in the area.
Company reports, trade stands, team programmes and presentations were all taken into account.
The schools won the Carmarthenshire and West Wales regional finals, and will now go on to represent Wales in Cardiff next month.
The work is part of a series of schemes by the county council to support young people.
Council Business Development Officer Angharad Harding said: “The standard of entries was extremely high and we were very impressed by the quality of work put forward.
“A total support package is offered to young people to increase their entrepreneurial skills and provide advice to help them start up in business.
“We wish the teams from Tregib and Emlyn every success at the finals.”
A number of programmes are in place to help young people improve their business skills.
Officers go into schools to help students wanting to set up their own businesses and give them all the advice they could need.
Suitable areas of work are identified to make sure they are ready for the world of employment.
Successful ‘Insight’ and ‘World of Work ‘programmes, which are aimed at encouraging young people to stay and work in Carmarthenshire, are also up and running in the county.
At the moment many leave for other parts of the country where they feel there are more jobs available for them.
A pilot work experience programme has been designed to give them an insight into career opportunities with the authority.
Council staff give presentations on their work and run workshops for year 10 students.
Officers run interactive workshops on the authority and the job opportunities available.
The council is also a partner in the ‘Young Enterprise’ scheme which helps students in years 12-13 to start their own businesses. The ‘Celtic Enterprise’ project is a similar venture aimed at students in years 9-10.
Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The council is committed to supporting young people in Carmarthenshire and there is a fantastic package of help available for those who want to set up businesses in Carmarthenshire.
“I am delighted that these students have performed so well and I wish them every success for the finals.”
For further information on youth enterprise contact Angharad Harding on 01554 744325.
The winning teams from Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn, above, and Tregib, below.
Students from the county have made it to the finals of the prestigious Young Enterprise contest.
Pupils from Ysgol Tregib and Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn have beat off competition from across West Wales to secure a place in the Welsh finals.
The students have set up their own companies and spent 13 weeks actively trading.
They were given advice from business development officers at the County Council before going head-to-head to be named the best in the area.
Company reports, trade stands, team programmes and presentations were all taken into account.
The schools won the Carmarthenshire and West Wales regional finals, and will now go on to represent Wales in Cardiff next month.
The work is part of a series of schemes by the county council to support young people.
Council Business Development Officer Angharad Harding said: “The standard of entries was extremely high and we were very impressed by the quality of work put forward.
“A total support package is offered to young people to increase their entrepreneurial skills and provide advice to help them start up in business.
“We wish the teams from Tregib and Emlyn every success at the finals.”
A number of programmes are in place to help young people improve their business skills.
Officers go into schools to help students wanting to set up their own businesses and give them all the advice they could need.
Suitable areas of work are identified to make sure they are ready for the world of employment.
Successful ‘Insight’ and ‘World of Work ‘programmes, which are aimed at encouraging young people to stay and work in Carmarthenshire, are also up and running in the county.
At the moment many leave for other parts of the country where they feel there are more jobs available for them.
A pilot work experience programme has been designed to give them an insight into career opportunities with the authority.
Council staff give presentations on their work and run workshops for year 10 students.
Officers run interactive workshops on the authority and the job opportunities available.
The council is also a partner in the ‘Young Enterprise’ scheme which helps students in years 12-13 to start their own businesses. The ‘Celtic Enterprise’ project is a similar venture aimed at students in years 9-10.
Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “The council is committed to supporting young people in Carmarthenshire and there is a fantastic package of help available for those who want to set up businesses in Carmarthenshire.
“I am delighted that these students have performed so well and I wish them every success for the finals.”
For further information on youth enterprise contact Angharad Harding on 01554 744325.
The winning teams from Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn, above, and Tregib, below.
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