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Young Enterprise

Young Enterprise is a national charity who specialise in Enterprise Education and Financial Education. Young Enterprise works directly with young people, teachers, volunteers and influencers to build a successful and sustainable future for all young people.

Young Enterprise believe that the potential of the UK’s young people is unlimited, and an academic education on its own is not enough. As a national charity they motivate young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need.

If you are working to improve young people’s understanding of money, high quality resources are a great place to start. Follow the link below to explore Young Enterprise’s range of tools and Quality Mark resources produced by them and the organisations they support that can be used by educators in formal and non-formal settings, parents/carers and children and young people themselves.

Resources and Tools

Young Enterprise have a fantastic challenge coming up for young people! Check out the 10X Chellenge below…

10X Challenge

Supporting young people to develop an enterprising mindset and prepare for the world of work as they create their own business with just £10.

This year’s 10X Challenge will take place from Monday 29th April to Sunday 24th May 2024.

https://www.10xchallenge.org.uk/home/

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World Skills UK

World Skills UK are an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education and governments. Together, they are using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so more young people and employers succeed.

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The NHS is a great place to grow and learn, and once you’re in, it's keen to support you to stay and develop your career.

The pace of change and technological developments in the NHS means that there's always a need for new skills and experience, so there will be opportunities to change careers as you progress too.

And the pay progression system is based on gaining knowledge, experience, and skills so this is another great reason to progress your career within the NHS!

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National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK.

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33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

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