National enterprise programme launches campaign to transform young people’s education
Posted on 14th November, 2011 by admin in Enterprise
An award-winning enterprise education programme is launching a national campaign during Global Entrepreneurship Week to create a culture of enterprise in education.
‘Are You Ready?’ was launched in June 2011, with support from founding Patron Carl Hopkins and works with schools and colleges to develop enterprising and entrepreneurial learning for young people aged 4-19 so they develop the skills, attitudes and aspirations necessary to survive and thrive in the 21st century.
Are You Ready? is listed as a finalist in prestigious StartUp Britain Awards
Posted on 30th August, 2011 by admin in EnterpriseAre You Ready? the national enterprise programme, of which Carl Hopkins is a founding patron, has been invited to London as a finalist of the StartUp Britain, Best Enterprise Support Award competition sponsored by Ernst & Young.
Secret Millionaire Carl Hopkins backs launch of enterprise programme to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
Posted on 28th June, 2011 by admin in EnterpriseSecret Millionaire Carl Hopkins is backing the national launch of an enterprise education programme that teaches children as young as four the skills and concepts behind running a business.
‘Are You Ready?’ aims to prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities of life in the 21st Century by inspiring teachers to integrate enterprise skills and culture into the life and curriculum of schools and colleges.
Carl joins forces with Leeds entrepreneurs to launch new children’s party pack service
Posted on 28th June, 2011 by admin in Enterprise, General
Carl has joined forces with social entrepreneur Deirdre Bounds and marketing agency owner Chris Hudson to launch a new personalised children’s party packs service called ‘Parties Around the World’.
Leeds’ Secret Millionaire opens Healthy Life Store in Pudsey
Posted on 13th January, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise
Carl Hopkins has opened a shop dedicated to health and wellbeing in the Leeds town of Pudsey.
The ‘Healthy Life Store’, located not far from the area where Carl grew up, specialises in selling vitamins and herbal supplements as well as healthy snack foods, natural toiletries and aromatherapy products.
Carl jumps on board the Live UnLtd Bus to help aspiring young entrepreneurs
Posted on 17th November, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging, Enterprise
As part of this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Carl was invited to take part in a bus tour organised by charity UnLtd , GEW’s official lead partner for social entrepreneurship in the UK.
Carl helps pick Rotherham as most enterprising place in Britain
Posted on 17th November, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging, EnterpriseEarlier this year Carl was invited, for the second time, to sit on a panel of top judges to find the most enterprising place in Yorkshire and the Humber as part of this year’s Enterprising Britain Competition.
Carl and the team of judges voted for Rotherham which was consequently put through to the finals. Today, Rotherham has been named the most enterprising place in the UK after winning the competition.
Carl to inspire youngsters for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Posted on 15th November, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, Speaking Events
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Live, Carl will be taking to the podium in an event that celebrates young people in entrepreneurship and enterprise across the North of England.
Carl joins big name entrepreneurs in new government advisory forum
Posted on 14th November, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging, Enterprise
Carl Hopkins has been invited to join a new forum of high profile entrepreneurs created by Business secretary Vince Cable who will advise the government on business and enterprise policies.
Carl Hopkins launches CIC to plug public sector gap and help support teachers and trainers
Posted on 5th October, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise
A new business offering support to organisations that prepare people for the workplace has been launched by Carl Hopkins, the Leeds businessman and former Channel 4 Secret Millionaire.
