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Inspiring Enterprise Challenge 2019

Inspiring Enterprise Challenge 2019. Do something to enhance your CV. Current figures show that for first level jobs, an average of 140 people apply! You need to impress employers and/or universities by having something additional on your CV to make you stand out.

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Inspiring Enterprise Challenge 2019

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  1. Inspiring EnterpriseChallenge2019

  2. Do something to enhance your CV • Current figures show that for first level jobs, an average of 140 people apply! • You need to impress employers and/or universities by having something additional on your CV to make you stand out

  3. What is the “Inspiring Enterprise” Challenge? • It’s a bit like the BBC’s Apprentice TV programme • 2 week summer programme on entrepreneurship/business • It’s fun and educational and FREE • We visit local businesses who set group challenges • You’ll make friends with pupils from other schools • You’ll be mentored by business people • Only 16 pupils can take part • One winner! Great prize - £400! • Final awards dinner and prizegiving

  4. Could this be for you? • Do you like the idea of being your own boss? • Are you interested in business? • Are you prepared to give up 2 weeks of your summer holidays? • Are you motivated to do something exciting and different? All previous candidates have loved the experience… Please apply, you won’t be disappointed!

  5. Details and Timings • Monday 22 July – Thursday 1 August 2019 • Meeting point is Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton but some challenges will be in business premises • Candidates must make their own way to Hamilton each day for 9.30am start • Finish at approx 3.30pm each day

  6. The recruitment process • There are only 16 places so competition will be tough • Your application form has to be submitted by Friday, 26 April • Applicants will be selected & interviewed in June • Successful candidates will attend an introduction event in June to meet their peers and leaders • Parents will require to complete a consent form

  7. The Challenges • Some will include outdoor activities such as kayaking! • Some will be creative • All will be business focused • All will be TEAM based • All will build skills and focus on entrepreneurship • All will be fun and exciting!

  8. The Prize • Candidates will have a good experience and have great examples to include in their CV and to talk about at interviews in the future • The overall winning candidate will win a fabulous individual prize – £400 of Amazon vouchers!

  9. Media Assistant Role • Will film the process and create a DVD • Be credited on the DVD • Great example of work to use for entry to college or university • Only 2 positions! • Please apply for this role if you have an interest in film making/photography or media

  10. How to apply • Collect your application form today before you leave and submit by closing date, 26 April either by email or post • You will be contacted at the end of May if we’d like to interview you in June • So submit your application now and then forget about it and concentrate on your exams - you won’t hear from us until your exams are over!

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