Carmarthenshire hunt for next Branson!
A major project is underway in Carmarthenshire to find the next Richard Branson.
Work is afoot to help young entrepreneurs in the county.
Business officers are working with young people in rural areas wanting to set up their own businesses.
As part of the Cyf.le scheme, staff identify suitable areas of work to make sure they are ready for the world of employment.
They give management advice to help businesses grow and work to identify new development opportunities.
Strong links have been forged with youth enterprise projects, to encourage young people to stay in Carmarthenshire, rather than seeking work elsewhere.
Officers at the County Council are running the scheme in partnership with Menter Cwm Gwendraeth, Menter Bro Dinefwr and Menter A Busnes.
It has been funded by the European Agricultural Rural Development Fund.
A special ‘Preparing the Way’ event has just been held at Coleg Sir Gar, where officers ran workshops and met with scores of young people looking for business support.
Businesses and organisations were on hand and have advice on employment needs and qualifications.
Business Development Officer Helen Watts said: “This is a very exciting programme which will help to drive economic prosperity in rural Carmarthenshire.
“A total support package is offered to young people to increase their entrepreneurial skills and provide advice to help them start up in business.
“The project also offers work experience to help them access employment in rural areas.
“The event at Coleg Sir Gar was aimed at helping students to decide about the future and give an insight into local employment and entrepreneurship.
“It provided an excellent platform to engage with young people and it was so successful that another event is being planned in October.”
Project leaders are hoping the scheme will build on the council’s successful Insight and World of Work programmes, which are aimed at encouraging young people to stay and work in Carmarthenshire.
At the moment many leave for other parts of the country where they feel there are more jobs available for them.
The council’s Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “This is a fantastic project specifically aimed at supporting young people who want to set up businesses in rural parts of Carmarthenshire.
“We understand the barriers that young people face when developing a business, and here they will find all the help they need in the early years to develop sustainable businesses.”
For further information contact 01267 242330 or e-mail post@cyf-le.co.uk
Here to help: The Cyf.le business support team which is helping young people in Carmarthenshire.
Work is afoot to help young entrepreneurs in the county.
Business officers are working with young people in rural areas wanting to set up their own businesses.
As part of the Cyf.le scheme, staff identify suitable areas of work to make sure they are ready for the world of employment.
They give management advice to help businesses grow and work to identify new development opportunities.
Strong links have been forged with youth enterprise projects, to encourage young people to stay in Carmarthenshire, rather than seeking work elsewhere.
Officers at the County Council are running the scheme in partnership with Menter Cwm Gwendraeth, Menter Bro Dinefwr and Menter A Busnes.
It has been funded by the European Agricultural Rural Development Fund.
A special ‘Preparing the Way’ event has just been held at Coleg Sir Gar, where officers ran workshops and met with scores of young people looking for business support.
Businesses and organisations were on hand and have advice on employment needs and qualifications.
Business Development Officer Helen Watts said: “This is a very exciting programme which will help to drive economic prosperity in rural Carmarthenshire.
“A total support package is offered to young people to increase their entrepreneurial skills and provide advice to help them start up in business.
“The project also offers work experience to help them access employment in rural areas.
“The event at Coleg Sir Gar was aimed at helping students to decide about the future and give an insight into local employment and entrepreneurship.
“It provided an excellent platform to engage with young people and it was so successful that another event is being planned in October.”
Project leaders are hoping the scheme will build on the council’s successful Insight and World of Work programmes, which are aimed at encouraging young people to stay and work in Carmarthenshire.
At the moment many leave for other parts of the country where they feel there are more jobs available for them.
The council’s Regeneration Executive Board Member cllr Clive Scourfield said: “This is a fantastic project specifically aimed at supporting young people who want to set up businesses in rural parts of Carmarthenshire.
“We understand the barriers that young people face when developing a business, and here they will find all the help they need in the early years to develop sustainable businesses.”
For further information contact 01267 242330 or e-mail post@cyf-le.co.uk
Here to help: The Cyf.le business support team which is helping young people in Carmarthenshire.
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