An enterprising challenge at Ash Green
Year 10 students from Ash Green School will be taking on an Enterprise Challenge co-ordinated by the Warwickshire Education Business Partnership.
At the event on Tuesday 15 year olds will take part in a business simulation where they will design and market a matching pair of charity plates.
The activity will involve financial and marketing decisions as well as concentrating on teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. At the end of the challenge the teams will present their work with details of their designs, marketing strategies and the amount of profit accumulated for their chosen charity.
For the final session of the morning the students will be involved in a fashion show with a difference – they will have to design an innovative item of clothing from a black bin liner, coloured paper, string and felt tips! A volunteer from each group will then model their creations on the catwalk.
The EBP works as part of Warwickshire County Council with businesses and schools to help address the constant demand from employers for school leavers to be ‘work ready’.
If you would like further information on the various initiatives organised by the Warwickshire Education Business Partnership, or would like to get involved with an event, please contact the Northern Area Office on 024 7632 5336.