“As
local business people, we can’t moan about
a lack of skilled employees without getting involved
in their early development.”
Matthew Smith,
MD - Dilectus
With the support of Rotherham
Ready, local businesses are being given the chance to
invest in the futures of young people - by getting involved
with the innovative, ‘Make £5 Blossom’ scheme.
An initial investment of just £150 could have a whole class
of eager pupils developing business plans and launching an idea
or product. After training, each child will be given £5 and
they have to make a profit – paying back their loan in full.
Pupils will decide what they sell, where they sell it and to whom,
before checking the profits and presenting their final results.
Business investors will be invited to the presentations, where
certificates are awarded for the most successful businesses, as
well as the most innovative, creative and hard-working entrepreneurs.
To be successful, the ‘Make £5 Blossom’ scheme
needs fresh and enthusiastic support from local business people
like you. So, if you would like to help a whole class practice
their enterprise skills with a view to raising their career aspirations;
please contact Project Manager Jackie Frost on: 01709 515410 or
email jackie.frost@rotherham.gov.uk
