Young Enterprise in Scotland

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Our most immersive programme which provides a real-life learning opportunity that introduces young people to the realities of the world of work. 

Running over the course of a full academic year, young people from S5 & S6 start up their own student company, running through the key milestones of developing an idea, conducting market research, creating the product or service, promoting that product and ultimately trading it.

What’s in it for young people? 

• Opportunities to apply classroom learning in real and relevant contexts
• Engaging with a volunteer mentor from the world of work
• Opportunity to take part in the YE Company Programme in Scotland qualification at SCQF Level 6 worth up to 30 credit points  
• A dedicated online platform to support students through the experience 

What’s in it for you and your school? 

• Teams of between 2 and 32 can participate in each student company
• Flexibility to run the programme within the timetable, or as an extra-curricular project
• Public liability insurance for all of the student companies

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Interested in finding out more? Please contact company.scotland@y-e.org.uk

Resources and downloads

• Programme flier
• Map of Year
• Educator and Mentor Toolkit
• Scottish Accreditation Guide
• Student Etiquette guide

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Designed to aid young people’s transition from education into independent living and employment, the Team Programme develops confidence and life skills through working as a team to set up and run an enterprise. 

This year-long enterprise journey is for students over the age of 15 who have mild to moderate additional support needs. Students interact with adults, grow in confidence, and make all the decisions about their enterprise: naming their company and product, setting price points and selling to the public with pop up shops. 

What’s in it for young people? 

• Opportunities to apply classroom learning in real and relevant contexts
• Develop essential skills required for future life and work
• Engaging with a volunteer mentor from the world of work
• Opportunity to take part in the YE Team Programme in Scotland qualification at SCQF Level 3 worth 15 credit points 

 What’s in it for you and your school? 

• Up to 32 students able to participate in each student company
• Supports careers education through the provision of real-life experiences of work
• Clear guidance on how students can use their experience to complete college or employment applications 

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Interested in finding out more? Please contact team.scotland@y-e.org.uk

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circulareconomy.scotland@y-e.org.uk
 

A national enterprise challenge, for upper primary or lower secondary, introducing students to the idea of a Circular Economy and the impact of our society on the planet. 

Pupils will design a ’circular’ product or service where everything has value, and nothing is wasted. They will then be given the opportunity to present their ideas to a judging panel.

What’s in it for young people? 

• Develop an enterprising mindset and enterprising skills
• Increase resilience and confidence 
• An understanding of the world of business, design and technology
• Understand the different roles and responsibilities involved in running a company
• Work collaboratively towards a common goal
• Develop understanding of the link between the Circular Economy, Sustainable Development and the UN Global Goals 

What’s in it for you and your school? 

• Teacher resource pack containing six -eight weeks of flexible lesson plans in line with CfE
• Teacher CPD sessions
• Accessible digital resources 

Interested in finding out more? Please contact circulareconomy.scotland@y-e.org.uk

These programmes will continue to be on offer for Educators to lead within their schools:

Fiver Challenge

10X Challenge

Money Heroes

My Money Week