Abronhill HS

Another great day for me and the young people of Abronhill HS in Cumbernauld - Over 100 attended my workshop and learned "Success" and "Attitude Matters" We had a full on energetic session with opportunities/ambition/risk taking and "spot the entrepreneur" competition.

Well done to all - please use the learnings now - go for it - pass exams - get into Uni - aim high - then it will have been worth it ------ooh and remeber to spread the love xx

Ladybank Primary

Yesterday I was at Ladybank Primary School in Fife - a lovely small village school in the middle of great Scottish countryside.

I met around 50 young people from aged 9-11 and we spent the day being entrepreneurs - start with £25 enterprise money - make some products - sell them (for a profit)
Doesn't really seem like rocket science does it....

Problems occur of course when we have quality control / teamwork/costing/fussy buyers and other work colleagues with attitude to contend with  - aaagh the challenge of business.

The youngsters got stuck into the tasks - we had fun - all made a profit.

The got an insight into themselves their preferred job role and a look at other peoples skills too - they used our new assesment tool for reflective learning.

All in all a good day..........

Attitude Matters

Today i have been with the senior school pupils at Kirkland Community High School in Methil Fife
I have been presenting my ideas about success and what is possible for the young people

Clarity of thought,combined with determination equal success.

Bellshill Academy

Many thanks to the young people of Bellshill Academy for there positive participation in my Attitude Matters workshop --- we all had fun and set ourselves up for the best year...

Airdrie Academy ...And the winner is

To be announced next Wednesday at 10am Assembly.....See you then

Entrepreneur Gets Positive

I have been reading over the weekend about Lord Harris the Chairman and entrepreneur behind Carpetright and his determination to make a difference in the lives of young people... as well as being a successful businessman Lord Harris is the sponsor of 13 school academies around London through the Harris Federation www.harrisfederation.org.uk  he believes that a good education is the best start you can give a young child - and he is supporting these schools financially and with his time.

I wanted though the draw you attention to two photograghs taken in Tottenham - one of Lord Harris's store prior to the riots and one of the store after the riots

Before

 

 

 

After

The store had 26 Flats above it - owned by a local housing corporation - they are now burnt out and wrecked -the tenants are being rehoused - Lord Harris has stated he will support the affected people with monies to get them through these tough times Telegragh Article

People often ask me why we are encouraging entrepreneurship - is it about me/me/me and I continually say "being entrepreneurial, having ideas, getting ambitious, taking action allows individuals to contribute and make a difference"

Though he probably won't need or accept it - Thank you Lord Harris

I am interested in what you would do if your store was burnt down or another personal challenge was presented to you - give up or rebuild ?


matt@entrepreneur.me.uk