Launchpad
Launchpad is a fast paced, engaging and competitive team enterprise challenge that builds a clear understanding of work and promotes enterprising attitudes and skills. Through a fun hands on challenge activity, students work in teams through the early stages of launching a fledgling business.
At a glance
- Suitable for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
- Delivered in one day (5–6 hours) – classroom or hall based
- Supports Gatsby Benchmarks for careers education
- Ideal as a standalone event or intro to Company Programme
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Launchpad gives students a high-energy taste of the world of business. Working in teams, they develop a brand, create a marketing strategy and balance a budget – while racing against the clock to pitch their idea.
They explore key roles in a business, learn how to work together under pressure and get valuable insights from inspiring volunteers.
It’s a powerful way to apply maths and literacy in a practical context, while developing teamwork and communication skills.
Whether used to kickstart enterprise learning or build career confidence, Launchpad makes a big impact in just one day.
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Learning Outcomes
- Solve real business challenges
- Use maths in a practical, applied setting
- Build persuasive presentation and teamwork skills
- Understand how businesses are created and run
- Explore future roles and pathways
Three key facts
- Excellent teamwork opportunity
- Worksheets and business profiles provided
- Fast moving and competitive
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