PRIME’s Celebratory and Networking event
Posted on 25th January, 2013 by Stef Hopkins in NewsLast night Carl Hopkins was invited for the second time to take part in The Prince’s Initiative for Mature Enterprise Celebratory and Networking event, held in The Alea Casino, Leeds. The event was for all over 50 entrepreneurs to come and share their stories about their businesses and journey to self- employment. The special guest [...]
Carl goes back to school to inspire pupils and headteachers
Posted on 19th November, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in Conference Speakers, Enterprise, General, Keynote Speakers, News, Public Speaking, Speaking EventsCarl Hopkins was invited to a Career’s Fair organised by Scalby School in Scarborough to inspire pupils into enterprise by sharing his own journey. Two days later he changed focus to address a group of head teachers at the 2012 Primary Head Teacher’s Conference, speaking about the hights and lows of business.
Carl Hopkins recounts entrepreneurial adventures at Teesside University
Posted on 26th October, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, General, Motivational Speakers, News, Press, Public Speaking, Speaking EventsOn Wednesday 24th October Carl was invited to Teesside University to speak about his ‘adventures as an entrepreneur’. Carl spoke about his about his personal journey from art college student, to chairman of a marketing agency with a £19million turnover, as well as his time on Channel 4’s The Secret Millionaire. The event was a [...]
Carl inspires over 50s entrepreneurs at PRIME celebratory event
Posted on 20th July, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in NewsCarl was recently invited to speak at a celebratory event held by The Prince’s Initiative for Mature Enterprise. The event was held for all those who have attended one of the PRIME training courses, including ‘Preparing to run your own business.’ Carl spoke to forty individuals about his personal journey from art college student, to chairman [...]
Todmorden Railway Station to get a facelift as community challenge judges choose winning plans
Posted on 12th July, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in NewsA panel of judges including Todmorden News editor Tim Robinson, managing director for Weir Minerals Europe Tony G Locke and Mary Clear of Incredible Edible Todmorden, have named The Railway Station underpass as the area to be given a facelift thanks to the Weir Minerals Community Challenge 2012. The judges came together last night at [...]
North Halifax Grammar School invites Carl Hopkins as after dinner speaker
Posted on 20th June, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in NewsLast week Carl was asked to be part of North Halifax Grammar School’s ‘Two Day Management Challenge’. Carl was asked to be the after dinner speaker for all those who took part in the two day event. He delivered a short speech about his business career, including where he started out to where he has [...]
Leeds Businessman Carl Hopkins undertakes his own Royal Tour
Posted on 15th June, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in NewsLeeds businessman and former Channel 4 ‘Secret Millionaire’ Carl Hopkins was this week invited to Buckingham Palace and Clarence House for exclusive appointments with HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duke of York. Hopkins, who is also one of 26 nationwide entrepreneurs to sit on Vince Cable’s Entrepreneurs’ Forum, met with Prince Andrew [...]
Rotherham rolls out the red carpet for Royal visit to ‘Most Enterprising Place in Britain’.
Posted on 12th April, 2012 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, NewsCarl Hopkins joined a group of Rotherham children last week to show The Duke of York what makes the town ‘The Most Enterprising Place in Britain.’
Shelley College invites Carl to return as the guest speaker for 6th form presentation evening
Posted on 6th January, 2012 by admin in News, Public SpeakingCarl Hopkins was invited to return to Shelley College, this time for the 6th form presentation evening held within the college on Wednesday 5th January.
Carl delivered a short speech touching on his upbringing and sharing his own personal journey into enterprise.
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.