LaunchPad - Young Enterprise & Young Money

Our Mission & Vision

We believe that the potential of the UK’s young people is unlimited. Through our work we help them discover, develop & celebrate their skills

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Young Enterprise and Young Money work across the UK delivering enterprise and financial education programmes. Find us in your local area

Enterprise Education

Young Enterprise helps young people develop the life skills, knowledge & confidence they need to succeed in the changing world of work.

Financial Education

Young Money (part of Young Enterprise) is a trusted and valued provider of knowledge, resources & training to anyone teaching young people how to manage money.

Alumni Network

Over 7.2 million young people have taken part in Young Enterprise. Join our alumni network to continue learning, growing and supporting YE

Become a Corporate Partner

Working with Young Enterprise and Young Money gives you the opportunity to directly support and inspire young people

Policy Hub

We aim to make sure every young person is given the opportunity to develop crucial financial management and employability skills.

Our Impact Reports

We are committed to evaluating the impact of our programmes, helping us to build our thought leadership in both Financial and Enterprise education

LAUNCHPAD

Launch Pad is a day long, high impact engaging enterprise challenge. Students work alongside inspiring business volunteers who support students to discover more about themselves and develop key skills which are valued in the workplace.

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LAUNCHPAD: KEY FACTS

Suitable for students aged 12 – 19 years
Key stages 3, 4 & 5
Classroom sized groups
A fully trained and safeguarded member of staff will deliver the programme
5-6 hours delivery time
In-school delivery

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FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAMME

We work with a range of corporate partners from a variety of industry sectors who engage their employees through classroom volunteering opportunities, helping students gain skills which are highly sought after in the workplace. If you are interested in supporting us, please get in touch with Anita O’hara

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Learning Outcomes for students

Gain an understanding of skills sought out by employers
Know how to showcase skills to employers
Use enterprising skills to solve a business challenge
Gain a broader understanding of the world of work through employer encounters
Develop an understanding of financial mathematics in real life contexts
Understand how to use information to plan and present persuasively
Improved self-awareness of personal strengths and preferences
Experience the benefits of working as a team.

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What teachers say

“Students really enjoyed listening to people taking about their careers. As a teacher it was really good to see students go out of their comfort zone and participating.” – Teacher

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What students say

“The most valuable thing I learn today was how to work in a group and how to spot my skills.” – Student

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Also Available...

Delivered by our fully trained and safeguarded Area Managers, our other classroom programmes offer a wide range of small group work and practical activities which are facilitated throughout the day.

Employability Masterclass provides an opportunity for students to learn from local employers about the skills and qualities that are required to be successful in the workplace.
Learn to Earn explores themes such as personal skills and talents, career choices, salaries, earnings, income tax, the cost of living, financial planning and budgeting.

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