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 Carmarth...