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ignite the spirit of enterprise in the South West...

Welcome to Young Enterprise South West, an organisation passionate and committed to helping young people explore and expand their potential and develop their personal and enterprise skills.

During the past 5 years YESW has worked with over 60,000 students, 1,000 volunteers and 500 businesses supporters.Young people between 5 and 25 are excited and motivated to develop enterprising and personal skills that will better prepare them to compete in the world of work.

Young people from the South West have excelled in national competitions, winning ‘Best in the UK’ twice, ‘second twice, UK Business Adviser of the year and ‘Most Promising Young Individual in the UK’.

Supporters range from multi nationals to local businesses that are critical to building a stronger and more innovative South West economy.

Join us now and become part of a changing experience that provides greater opportunities for young people and improves our businesses, industries, local economies and lifestyle.