The National Enterprise Academy is Creating Tomorrow's Entrepreneurs. Developing Enterprise Skills in the UK FE Sector

The NEA Vision Employer led national centre of excellence Positively impacting on the UK economy Nurturing young entrepreneurial talent Achieving a step change in the quality and accessibility of skills for enterprise and entrepreneurs

NEA Aims & Objectives Work across sectors Work with a range of employers Influence the National Curriculum Act as a global entrepreneurial champion Foster growth in successful new businesses Be an agent of cultural change

Innovative programme pipeline targets a variety of learner groups AgeLearner DescriptionEducational Programmes Lower achievers at Key Stage 4 with the objective of starting a business or an interest in entrepreneurship Level 2 Qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs Higher achievers at Key Stage 4 potentially interested in Higher Education but having a long- term business goal Level 3 Qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels 19+Involved in running a business, or aspiring to do soShort courses to prepare the individual for risk taking and decision making Showing an interest in enterprise; potentially disengaged from formal learning Summer schools, going beyond current enterprise learning in schools AdultTeachers, lecturers and senior managers in FE and HE Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Leadership courses for senior management (Head teachers, Principals, Governors), teachers, trainers etc AdultFamilies, guardians and carersShort courses AdultEmployeesBespoke courses

NEA Business Model: Innovation Engine & Commissioner NEA centres of excellence in the North West and South East set up to provide: Innovation engine to create and test new programmes Practioner perspective Commissioned providers around the UK set up to: Extend reach, geographically and cross sector Leverage existing best practice

Commissioning Expansion Plan In the coming years, the NEA will educate thousands of students from across the UK

Our Current Provision AgeDescriptionProducts Lower achievers at Key Stage 4 with the objective of starting a business or an interest in entrepreneurship Level 2 Qualification equivalent to 4 GCSEs Higher achievers at Key Stage 4 potentially interested in Higher Education but having a long- term business goal Level 3 Qualification equivalent to 2 A Levels 19+Involved in running a business, or aspiring to do soShort courses to prepare the individual for risk taking and decision making Showing an interest in enterprise; potentially disengaged from formal learning Summer schools, going beyond current enterprise learning in schools AdultTeachers, lecturers and senior managers in FE and HE Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Leadership courses for senior management (Head teachers, Principals, Governors), teachers, trainers etc AdultFamilies, guardians and carersShort courses AdultEmployeesBespoke courses

BTEC Qualification Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Understanding Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: 11 mandatory units, 60 credits, 360 GLH Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: 9 mandatory units, choice from 6 optional units, 120 credits, 720 GLH No other qualification allows learners aged to study enterprise and entrepreneurship in depth

Window into the Academy Curriculum delivery: 50% classroom based learning 50% is practical, hands-on learning High level of business engagement & delivery involving: Master-classes Workshops and surgeries Challenges Work experience/consultancy

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Get Involved! The NEA is keen to work with partners from all countries to develop highly innovative, unique products and services that can meet the challenges of a competitive global market place

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Launch Timetable - Products Timing of PilotLocation of Pilot 19+ Business OwnersJune 2010North West 14-16July 2010North West TeachersMay 2010Sheffield FamiliesJuly 2010Sheffield Employees2011TBC

Launch Timetable - Regions RegionLaunch (Sept Intake) South East, North West2009 Yorkshire & Humberside2010 North East, South West, East of England 2011 West Midlands, East Midlands, London, Wales 2012 Scotland, Northern Ireland2013