1. Inspiring Enterprise Challenge 2019

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 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!