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.

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, Enterprise

Earlier 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.