About Young Enterprise Scotland
Welcome to the website for Young Enterprise Scotland, a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed in life. Founded in 1992, Young Enterprise Scotland has been providing practical business education programs for young people aged 5-30 years old across Scotland.
At Young Enterprise Scotland, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills and become successful in whatever they choose to do. Our programs are designed to help them achieve this by providing hands-on experience of running a business or social enterprise.
Our flagship program is called Company Programme which is aimed at students aged 16-18 years old. This program gives students the opportunity to set up and run their own company over one academic year with support from volunteer business advisers. Through this program, students learn about all aspects of running a business including finance management, marketing strategies, product development and more.
We also offer other programs such as Primary Programmes for children aged 5-11 years old which introduces them to basic concepts of entrepreneurship through fun activities like designing products or services. Additionally we have Secondary Programmes for those aged between 12-15 years old which focuses on developing employability skills such as teamwork and communication.
Young Enterprise Scotland has been recognized nationally for its work in promoting entrepreneurship among young people. In fact we were awarded "Best Education Initiative" at Scottish Business Awards in 2018.
Our success stories speak volumes about our commitment towards nurturing future entrepreneurs who can contribute positively towards society. We have helped thousands of young people across Scotland start their own businesses or pursue careers they are passionate about.
If you're interested in learning more about our programs or how you can get involved as a volunteer or sponsor please visit our website today!