Enterprise Masterclass 2011 with Claire Young: Schools Apply!
The Enterprise Masterclass - an exciting opportunity for KS 2, 3 & 4 students to apply to work with Claire Young 2008 finalist from BBC 1's ‘The Apprentice'!
This competition provides an exciting opportunity to win a five day ‘Enterprise Masterclass'. Students from both primary (KS2) and secondary (KS3 & 4) schools are eligible to apply. The Masterclass will take place at the winning school before February 2011. (Exact dates to be negotiated between the school and Claire Young)
The ‘Enterprise Masterclass' is a five day bootcamp consisting of business orientated tasks designed to engage and challenge students. As well as embedding an enterprise mindset and approach, the day will enhance the development of key skills including:
• team work
• presentation skills
• raising business awareness
• time management
Claire Young (2008 finalist BBC 1's ‘The Apprentice') will run the Enterprise Masterclass. The aim of the day is to inspire and motivate students and to encourage them to think for themselves, both independently and as part of a team ... starting a life long approach to decision making! Students will work to time driven goals at an enthusiastic pace!
What does an Enterprise Masterclass day include?
The one-day Enterprise Masterclass will incorporate:
• working in mixed teams
• developing presentation skills
• the use role models
• an introduction to starting a business
• the challenge of marketing
• life after school - the real world! -- e.g. tips on writing CVs, completing application forms and interview techniques
• the raising of personal aspirations through inspiring and motivating activities
Who will benefit from attending the masterclass?
Key Stage 2, 3 & 4 students who enjoy a challenge and are motivated by a variety of stimuli will benefit from the ‘Enterprise Masterclass'. The bootcamp has been run a number of times across all year groups and can be adapted to suit the requirements for each of them. For example, Key Stage 4 students may spend longer on the ‘life after school' session, while those in Key Stages 2 & 3 may enjoy a 'Dragons' Den style' enterprise challenge.
Claire Young's reasons for running the Enterprise Masterclass
At 31 years of age, Claire finds that she is able to relate well to students. She believes that with hard work, drive and ambition anything is possible. Starting from a non-business background, she now runs three businesses and has established a media career. Claire treats the students she works with in an adult like manner, creating a set of ground rules for the day to gain their respect and to establish her authority. Participating in ‘The Apprentice' developed and enhanced Claire's various skills such as her ability to work under pressure, working with a difficult team, not quitting and dealing with failure. She is keen to work with enterprising students to develop their skills. Claire believes that young people are very excited to see someone from TV and that they flourish with the 'real world' experience.
Comments form previous winners.
Flegg High School, Norwich, 2010 winners:
"Having Claire in school working with Key Stage 3 and 4 has been a once in a lifetime opportunity for our young people. This fantastic experience has given students the courage to push themselves and have a go at what ever is thrown at them. It has also given them inspiration and confidence to be able to do anything they put their minds too. They have gained an insight into business, have improved their presentation skills and have learnt to work effectively as part of a team. For the older students Claire has given them a glimpse into the 'real world' with advice on CVs, application forms, interviews and the opportunities available after school. A big thank you from all of us!"
How can you win?
Students can apply using the online form http://www.enterprisevillage.co.uk/index.php?cID=1459
All applications must be submitted by Friday 15 October 2010 and MUST be supported by a teacher.
In 500 words maximum (for 1 & 2 combined), please explain succinctly:
1. Why you would like to win this masterclass for your school
You may wish to identify:
a. the benefits to:
• those directly involved
• the wider school community
• the family of schools in your area
b. existing skills to build upon
c. how the Enterprise Masterclass will enhance your learning and development of Key Skills
2. How you and your fellow students will utilise these sessions with Claire Young
You may wish to identify:
a. innovative ways in which you could use the sessions
b. the outcomes the sessions.
c. how you can develop the sessions in a sustainable way to pass onto others
Entries should be submitted by Friday 15 October 2010.
The winner will be notified on Friday 12 November 2010 and announced on the Enterprise Village website on Monday 15 November 2010.
All submitted entries will be reviewed by the Enterprise judging panel.
Only one submission per school is permitted, with a maximum of TBC students attending the Enterprise Masterclass.
Following the Enterprise Masterclass the winning school will have the opportunity to talk about their experience at the SSAT Business and Enterprise Conference in March 2011
