Schools Programmes/SEA

Organised by the County and City Enterprise Boards, the Student Enterprise Awards offer students the opportunity to take a business from the idea stage right through to completion.

As part of our commitment to developing an Enterprise culture in Cavan, Cavan County Enterprise Board facilitates the local schools participation in the Schools Enterprise Programme under the auspices of the Student Enterprise Awards.

The main aim of the programme is to encourage Entrepreneurship in young people. This programme allows students to have an opportunity to gain first hand experience of what it is really like to run a business - from the initial planning stage, through financing the set up, to selling their products or services. Through this process, they learn both success and failure – both inevitable features of doing business.

The Student Enterprise Awards was introduced in the 2002/03 academic year and has proven to be a great success with very exciting National Finals held in Tullamore each year. The Awards Programme will continue to offer students the opportunity to take a business from the idea stage, through market research to production, selling, record keeping, management and finally writing a comprehensive report on their activities.

Participation in the programme will encourage students to consider becoming entrepreneurs in the future and they will be much better prepared by their experience. The experience of running a business brings many other benefits to students; it enhances creativity, improves communication skills and provides practical uses for business studies topics.

For more information on the programme log on to www.studententerprise.ie

Other Programmes

The Business Advisor is available to meet with Students and teachers througout the year and give some insights into start up a business in County Cavan.

If you would like more information on the schools programme please contact Marcella on 049 4377200 or email marcellarudden@cceb.ie