1. Ainsley Gilkes, Project Leader Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship in Australia October 2004 YES Australia

2. Youth Entrepreneurship & Employment in Australia – The Context Youth unemployment largely seen as a ‘problem solved’ politically and in the public eye Youth unemployment largely seen as a ‘problem solved’ politically and in the public eye Youth unemployment has decreased, but still 23% Youth unemployment has decreased, but still 23% The promotion of youth entrepreneurship and small business ownership amongst young people, however, has social and political interest The promotion of youth entrepreneurship and small business ownership amongst young people, however, has social and political interest No reliable statistics on young entrepreneurs – estimates anywhere between 50 and 500 thousand No reliable statistics on young entrepreneurs – estimates anywhere between 50 and 500 thousand

3. Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship – The Blueprint Project Launched Global Youth Service Day 2003 www.iyps.org/blueprint Launched Global Youth Service Day 2003 www.iyps.org/blueprint www.iyps.org/blueprint 3 workshops providing youth with access to inspiring role models, motivation & skills to start them on their entrepreneurial journey 3 workshops providing youth with access to inspiring role models, motivation & skills to start them on their entrepreneurial journey Creation & distribution of 1000 CDs & booklets telling stories of young entrepreneurs Creation & distribution of 1000 CDs & booklets telling stories of young entrepreneurs Financed by Foundation for Young Australians & Australia’s National Innovation Awareness Strategy Financed by Foundation for Young Australians & Australia’s National Innovation Awareness Strategy

4. Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship – ENYA (Enterprise Network for Young Australians) Peak organisation for youth enterprise development Peak organisation for youth enterprise development An inclusive view of what constitutes ‘enterprise’ An inclusive view of what constitutes ‘enterprise’ Information on and referral to enterprise services Information on and referral to enterprise services –Web Resources, Guidance Line, Q&A & Media Liaison Innovative service-provider filling gaps in the sector Innovative service-provider filling gaps in the sector –Education, Finance, Policy Recommendations & Expertise Run by youth in partnership with government, non-profit supporters and Australian business Run by youth in partnership with government, non-profit supporters and Australian business This year’s rapid growth and future sustainability This year’s rapid growth and future sustainability www.enya.org.au www.enya.org.au www.enya.org.au

5. Fostering Youth Entrepreneurship – Moving Ahead Blueprint project again in Australia in 2004/2005 Blueprint project again in Australia in 2004/2005 International Blueprint with other YES Country Networks in 2005/2006 International Blueprint with other YES Country Networks in 2005/2006 ENYA’s Finance Fund with international accreditation and corporate backing from 2004 ENYA’s Finance Fund with international accreditation and corporate backing from 2004 ENYA & CBF’s financial literacy and enterprise workshops touring nationally in 2005/2006 ENYA & CBF’s financial literacy and enterprise workshops touring nationally in 2005/2006 Future strategic directions of both ENYA & YES Future strategic directions of both ENYA & YES Future policy needs for youth entrepreneurship Future policy needs for youth entrepreneurship