About the Competition
- What is the Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge?
The Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for young people across the globe to set up and run their very own social enterprise. We are inspiring a new generation of social entrepreneurs, who will have the skills and aspiration to change the world around them for the better.
The Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge is a student focused two stage, global competition for your students to:
1. Develop a business plan for a social enterprise
2. Launch a social enterprise
The Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge supports students to set up businesses at their schools, enabling them to learn a huge range of new and exciting skills. With its focus on financial, social and environmental sustainability, the competition is cultivating a global community of socially responsible young social entrepreneurs, empowered to change the world for the better.
What are the benefits for my school?
· Students will gain hands on experience that will teach them business and management skills.
· Your school will be able to generate its own income, either to support itself or to help a project in your community!
· Gain international recognition as a leading entrepreneurial school.
Teachers will receive educational materials and support so they can inspire their students to succeed!
· Become part of the Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge community along with over other 800 schools in 40 countries, share your experiences in our online forums & develop partnerships with other schools
· Win great prizes for your school ranging between USD $500 and $5000
· Win up to USD $2000 in the ‘Inspirational Teacher’ contest
Students could win a brand new laptop in the ‘Enterprising Student’ competition
How do I take part ? The Five Steps to Victory!
Step One: Welcome, Discover, and Participate – discover more about the competition and form your team
Step Two: Connect, Communicate. Share – connect with the Commonwealth School Enterprise Challenge community and share your progress
Step Three: Imagine, Create, Develop – use your imagination to create, research and develop a great business idea
Step Four: Research, Plan, Write – write and submit a business and financial plan
Step Five: Launch, Grow, Report – launch, run and grow your business and submit a final report
Next Steps
Register for the competition online by visiting www.schoolenterprisechallenge.org/register
‘Like’ our Facebook Page ‘School Enterprise Challenge’
Follow us on Twitter @SchEnterprise
Email or call +442072632306 with any questions you may have!