The Southeast Academy opens its doors to the pathfinder students. After the assessments and interviews, the students can at last, put their skills to the test.
Based in Amersham, the National Enterprise Academy welcome the 28 pathfinder students to the innaugural terms of the new course. Students will be tutored and mentored by some of Britains most successful entrepreneurs.
doneThe National Enterprise Academy has received backing from Government, which pledged £8 million in capital and revenue funding towards its development .
Through commitments of public and private support Peter Jones can now take forward his long-held aspiration of creating a ‘engine room’ for outstanding enterprise learning in the UK, and in doing so contribute to making the UK one of the most enterprising economies in the world.
Peter Jones said:
“I’m delighted with this commitment from Government to enterprise learning. The funding contribution announced today will help us turn our plans for a £32 million learning programme into reality. Through powerful public and private sector partnership, we can successfully unlock the talent of Britain’s young people and realise the potential of the UK to lead the world in entrepreneurship.
This is your chance to take part in the NEA Pathfinder, a full-time programme for 16-18 year olds, running from January-July 2009, based in Buckinghamshire. Click the banner below to apply.
As young people head back to school this week, many of their parents will be worrying about soaring mortgage costs, job security and rising prices.
There’s no doubt that challenging times lie ahead.
In June, Peter Jones wrote a letter to children at Cippenham Junior School encouraging them to participate in a business enterprise project being organised by the head teachers. Pupils were given £1 and asked to think up ways of making money, either by producing products to sell or providing a service.
July 9th saw Peter Jones and friends head off for a charity fundraiser for Forgotten Children and The National Enterprise Academy at The Royal Berkshire Shooting School Read the rest of this post »
Former British Davis Cup and Wimbledon player, John Feaver, has joined the Peter Jones National Enterprise Academy. John will be directly responsible for identifying corporate partners for the Academy.
On joining the team, John said:
“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the Peter Jones National Academy for Enterprise. I believe passionately in the values behind the project and am confident that we can create an academy that engages and inspires the future leaders of business.”
Peter Jones has appointed Blue Rubicon to handle PR for the launch of the National Skills Academy for Enterprise. They will also be helping to cultivate partnerships for the Academy with high profile brands and business leaders.
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Peter Jones and Business Minister Shriti Vadera made a joint visit to Slough and Eton Business and Enterprise College, which specialises in providing enterprise education.
The visit highlighted the vital role that an enterprising culture, including in schools, will have if the UK is to become the best place in the world to start and grow a business.
