Young entrepreneurs try out their ideas
Budding entrepreneurs had the opportunity to try out their business ideas at two youth markets in Carmarthenshire this month.
Pupils from the area’s primary and secondary schools were asked to come up with innovative products and services.
Young People’s Business Markets were held at the St Elli Shopping Centre in Llanelli on Wednesday November 17 and at Carmarthen’s Guildhall on Thursday November 18.
The youngsters sought the views of shoppers as part of the Markets which ran from 11am to 3pm. There was also an opportunity for shoppers to purchase some of their new products on the day.
The event was organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s business development teams, in partnership with Careers Wales.
It was part of their efforts to encourage young people to venture in to the business world and to explore ways of gaining support and employment opportunities locally.
The aim is to create a pool of skilled and talented young people who don’t feel the need to move away from Carmarthenshire to get the expertise needed to support their business growth.
This, in turn, would create a strong and prosperous economy for Carmarthenshire’s future.
Angharad Harding, business development officer, said: “The Young People’s Business Markets are a fantastic opportunity for the general public to witness young people from our county selling their products or services.
“Both primary and secondary schools participated along with local colleges with the aim of developing their business skills.”
Local businesses and employees were encouraged to experience the young people’s ideas, and to offer any advice and support that they could.
Cllr Clive Scourfield, executive board member for regeneration, said: “We have many, many skilled and talented young people who have got a wealth of ideas for future businesses – all they need is support to turn their ideas into a reality.
“Their business skills bode well for Carmarthenshire’s future, and we need to fulfil their needs so that they do not feel the need to move out of the county to pursue their skills and talents elsewhere.”
For further information call Angharad Harding on 01554 744325 or email RAHarding@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Alternatively, visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Ysgol Maesyryrfa pupils Nia Mills, Nia James, and Chloe Harries sell handmade textile items on their stall at the Youth Market in Carmarthen.
Picture Jeff Connell
Pupils from the area’s primary and secondary schools were asked to come up with innovative products and services.
Young People’s Business Markets were held at the St Elli Shopping Centre in Llanelli on Wednesday November 17 and at Carmarthen’s Guildhall on Thursday November 18.
The youngsters sought the views of shoppers as part of the Markets which ran from 11am to 3pm. There was also an opportunity for shoppers to purchase some of their new products on the day.
The event was organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s business development teams, in partnership with Careers Wales.
It was part of their efforts to encourage young people to venture in to the business world and to explore ways of gaining support and employment opportunities locally.
The aim is to create a pool of skilled and talented young people who don’t feel the need to move away from Carmarthenshire to get the expertise needed to support their business growth.
This, in turn, would create a strong and prosperous economy for Carmarthenshire’s future.
Angharad Harding, business development officer, said: “The Young People’s Business Markets are a fantastic opportunity for the general public to witness young people from our county selling their products or services.
“Both primary and secondary schools participated along with local colleges with the aim of developing their business skills.”
Local businesses and employees were encouraged to experience the young people’s ideas, and to offer any advice and support that they could.
Cllr Clive Scourfield, executive board member for regeneration, said: “We have many, many skilled and talented young people who have got a wealth of ideas for future businesses – all they need is support to turn their ideas into a reality.
“Their business skills bode well for Carmarthenshire’s future, and we need to fulfil their needs so that they do not feel the need to move out of the county to pursue their skills and talents elsewhere.”
For further information call Angharad Harding on 01554 744325 or email RAHarding@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Alternatively, visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Ysgol Maesyryrfa pupils Nia Mills, Nia James, and Chloe Harries sell handmade textile items on their stall at the Youth Market in Carmarthen.
Picture Jeff Connell
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