Council brings entrepreneurial learning to the classroom for the first time

December 6, 2019

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council was delighted to partner with Young Enterprise Northern Ireland to deliver a business master class programme to primary schools within the council area.

The programme, which rolled out in seven schools across the area, saw P6 students participate in a fun packed Business Masterclass learning about the world of enterprise and developing their own ideas for business concepts. Business ambassador, Declan Barry from Export Explore, was also on hand to give the students an insight into his own experiences and thoughts for the future.

Carol Fitzsimons MBE, Young Enterprise NI Chief Executive said: “We are so pleased to work in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Economic Development team. The world of work will dramatically change by the time our children finish education.  They need to be prepared to adapt and thrive in any future world.  This is where skills such as confidence, resilience and creativity are vital.”

Through this programme, the council aims to harness young people’s entrepreneurial drive as well as equip them with specific skills that are increasingly sought after by employers. Speaking at the event: Alderman Allan Ewart MBE, Chairman of Development Committee said: “It is always a pleasure to welcome Young Enterprise Northern Ireland to the council area to work with our young people. Local schoolchildren are our future and it is very important that organisations work together to harness their entrepreneurial skills from a young age. Everyone had a very enjoyable day and I have no doubt that some of the pupils taking part will go on to set up their own successful businesses in the future.”

Schools involved included Ballymacash Primary, Friends Prep, Riverdale Primary, St Aloysius Primary, Tonagh Primary, St Joseph’s Lisburn and St Joseph’s Carryduff.