As we aim for a ‘greener’ and more sustainable future it is important for countries to come together to set goals to work towards. The United Nations Development Programme has created a list of goals to do this. The Sustainable Development Goals, are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all".
With that in mind we want you to think of a partnership between 2 organisations (government, corporate businesses or charities) that you think could:
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Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs is female, and yet the Government’s Rose Review estimates female entrepreneurship could add up to £250bn to the UK economy.
Unleashing the untapped potential of female entrepreneurship in Generation Z is vital to the UK’s economic recovery, especially in light of the pandemic’s disproportionately negative impact on young women.
The challenges faced by girls and young women at the moment are great. But so too is their initiative and creativity to over overcome them. We call this an enterprising mindset.
That’s why we wanted to begin a conversation. Bringing educators, employers, entrepreneurs and YE alumni together in a bid to understand what the barriers look like, how we can work together to support girls and young women to build their futures in this current and future environment.
“We need to instill the idea of entrepreneurship at a young age. If you learn something at a young age, it feels normal – so we’re not trying to change behaviour that’s embedded later on.”
– Sara Davies MBE, Founder of Crafter’s Campion and Dragons’ Den panelist
What can we do to tackle and overcome the barriers to female entrepreneurship to unleash the potential in Gen Z?
This is the question Oli Barrett put to our panel of educators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and YE alumni, as we explored Future Female Founders: Unleashing The Potential In Gen Z. The discussion has provided a powerful start to the conversation. With our brilliant speakers and some 270 virtual attendees, it generated ideas, inspiration and motivation for the future of girls and young women.
This virtual event built on the key insights gained from the Female Founders Enterprising Mindsets podcast series on overcoming the barriers to female entrepreneurship.
Access the report here“If we can remove the barriers to entry and help young women to see the possibility of entrepreneurship, we can address the gender imbalance that exists and enable a generation of brilliant entrepreneurs to reach their potential”
– Sharon Davies – CEO Young Enterprise
The conversation continues on social media – join in now and let’s show the power of enterprising mindsets. #LetsTalkMindset
We’re championing brilliant women to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs. We all play a significant part in advancing gender equality. YE is championing businesswomen to inspire the next generation of female entrepreneurs. This work is to ensure an inclusive world where diversity is valued, and workplaces exist where women’s careers can thrive.
This year’s theme of International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge, so we’re championing brilliant women who are challenging the norm in business.
This year’s campaign kicks off an important conversation for thousands of young women who have started – or are thinking about starting – their entrepreneurial journey with Young Enterprise. We’ll be sharing the real-life stories behind some of our most inspirational female entrepreneurs, business leaders and Young Enterprise alumni, responding to questions and helping aspiring female entrepreneurs overcome challenges and barriers to success.
Enterprising Mindsets: A Breakfast Conversation with Sara Davies
Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den panellist Sara Davies MBE discusses what more we can do to unleash female entrepreneurship in Generation Z. Sara will be joined by a panel of inspiring women including business leaders, influencers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and Young Enterprise Alumni. This virtual event builds on key insights gained from the Female Founders Enterprise Mindsets Podcast Series on overcoming the barriers to female entrepreneurship identified in the Alison Rose Review.
