21 September 2009
FE Enterprise Hubs nurture talent in England’s Northwest
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is investing
£2.5 million in 13 Further Education Enterprise Hubs to create an
"enterprise journey" that will introduce young people to the
concept of enterprise in schools, offering a clear entrepreneurial
route that can be followed through to university.
The ‘Hubs’ will work with primary and secondary schools across
the region to help embed enterprise within the curriculum,
extending its influence into the local community.
The project, which will last for three years, will create a
lifelong Enterprise Journey to develop the skills, knowledge, and
capability of teachers, tutors and young people, to maximise their
career opportunities.
The Hubs are expected to encourage 480 adults to undertake work
based training and 15,000 pupils (under 16), to develop enterprise
skills outside of statutory education.
Enterprise Advisor Service Northwest will be the project
delivery organisation for the FE Enterprise Hubs project.
Enterprise Advisor Service Northwest was formed in 2006 to develop
and extend the work undertaken in Merseyside and Cheshire, as part
of the Government’s Enterprise Education agenda for 14-16 year
olds.
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive, Northwest Regional
Development Agency (NWDA) said:
“Young people require inspiration from an early age – the Hubs
project will ensure enterprise is seen as an exciting career
option, to raise aspirations of children, young people and adults,
helping to develop a ‘can do’ culture.
“The Agency has a strong commitment to promoting enterprise
across the region, boosting business start ups and regional
productivity.”
For further information visit www.enterprise-advisor.com
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The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) leads the
economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest and is
responsible for:
• Supporting business growth and encouraging
investment
• Matching skills provision to employer needs
• Creating the conditions for economic growth
• Connecting the region through effective transport and
communication infrastructure
• Promoting the region’s outstanding quality of life