The line up for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010.

The Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership is excited to announce the line up for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010.

Soap actors, business gurus and BBC One Apprentice stars are amongst those that will join events during the week, as well as a world-renowned explorer and the High Commissioner of Mauritius who will be flying in to join the celebrations.  Starting on 15 November, the week-long initiative is aimed at young people across the world and is designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage young people. During the week young people of all ages will hear inspirational speeches and take part in different activities and competitions.


Mark Prisk MP, Minister for Business and Enterprise, said:


"As Minister for Business and Enterprise, I am delighted to endorse Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010. Now in its third year, Global Entrepreneurship Week brings together university students, school pupils, teachers, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, employees, non-profit organisations and many others to celebrate and promote entrepreneurship across the globe. And this global movement is growing every year, with more and more countries and organisations involved.

"We want to make the next decade the most dynamic and entrepreneurial in the UK's history. The work carried out by organisations such as Youth Enterprise Hull will help us achieve this, and is testament to the dedication across the UK to support and encourage young people to get involved with enterprise and entrepreneurship."


Councillor Christine Randall, Portfolio Holder for Education and Children's Services, said:


"Global Entrepreneurship Week is a great opportunity for young people in Hull to develop their enterprising ideas and learn new skills.

"We want to invest in the future of our city and encourage young people to set up their own businesses to grow Hull's economy and attract further investment. I know that we have lots of talented youngsters in the city and I am looking forward to meeting some of them."


Former BBC Apprentice finalist Ruth Badger is also making a guest appearance. She said:

"I love visiting Hull as it is an enterprising city and I really enjoy sharing my journey with budding young entrepreneurs who really want to make a difference in the business world.

"I hope my visit helps encourage the next breed of business success that the city boasts."


The week's events at a glance:


Monday 15 November: Make Your Mark Challenge

150 pupils from Malet Lambert School will attend the Guildhall to develop their enterprising idea and pitch it to a judging panel, which includes actor and former pupil of the school, Andy Newton Lee who is flying in especially from America.

A competition will also be launched to design a new logo for the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership through Facebook. The logo should symbolise the global importance of enterprise and the winner will receive £500 to invest in their enterprising idea from the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank.

Tuesday 16 November: Hull Ready

Primary school pupils will tell business and community leaders about their £5 Blossom Campaign, which saw 28 schools pay back loans after making £26,000 in profit. At this event junior 'dragons' will also invite the audience to make a pitch for funding for their favourite charity. The guest speaker is Miles Hilton-Barber.

Wednesday 17 November: Hull Our City

At the University of Hull, 180 primary school pupils and their teachers will hear about the positive image of Hull and work with representatives from Mail News and Media on a project to develop a PR and marketing plan to promote a business. Former BBC Apprentice Claire Young will be a guest speaker.

Thursday 18 November: Post 16 Enterprise Masterclass 150 16 - 19 year olds will hear from the Chair of the UK's fifth largest retailer Len Wardle of the Co-operative. They will then have the opportunity to present their business idea to Hull's Badgers Sett and be in with the chance of winning £500, chaired by BBC Apprentice finalist Ruth Badger.

Friday 19 November: Secondary School Enterprise Masterclass An Enterprise Masterclass for 180 secondary school pupils will be held at the University of Hull. The guest speakers are Ruth Badger, Alan Johnson MP and Abhimanu Kudasamy, the High of Commissioner Mauritius. They will be joined by local young entrepreneurs Simon Long, Philip Benson from Xing Health, Richard Myers of HWS Hosting, Phil Batty of Force - 7 and Amanda Hartley of Blue Orchid.

In the evening there will be a celebration and awards evening in order to both recognise and raise funds around supporting Hull's enterprising young people. Guests will include William Wilberforce, Ruth Badger and Abhimanyu Kudasamy the High of Commissioner Mauritius as honorary Patrons of the Youth Enterprise Partnership in Hull and the City's Youth Enterprise Bank.

All the main speakers at the week's events will receive a Crazy Critter made by one of Hull's young entrepreneurs Bronwyn Wilson (15) that will have a framed photograph of a well known location in the city as a memento of their visit to the city in Global Entrepreneurship Week.


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