Posted by president on August 30, 2011 under Jobs | 
NACUE’s growing and over the past month they have been interviewing, hiring and looking to grow their team.
They’ve been recognised by Davos World Economic Forum and UK government as a national and international leading youth network. Over the past three years they have built a network of 70 student enterprise societies, with access to a network of over 30,000 students in the UK. They want you to be part of this network!
Vacancies available for Community Engagement Officers!
Their ideal candidate is:
- Innovative, thinks outside the box and loves problem solving
- Creative and up for a challenge
- Enjoys meeting and helping people
- Understands relationship building
- Interested in education, entrepreneurship and change!
What to expect from the job:
- You will be responsible for building relationships with student enterprise societies inyour region
- To be involved with developing the enterprise societies and their sustainability
- Development of a regional peer support network and national events
- You will be required to complete assessments of student societies, their membersand the services they provide
- To develop relationships / partnerships with university staff and local entrepreneurs
- It is your responsibility to encourage Enterprise Societies to become as involved withNACUE activities as possible, including wider engagement from students who are nota member of a student lead society
- Train and mentor student enterprise societies, with reference to the NACUE policy,maturity model and best practice
Salary & Benefits: Up to £15,000
Bonus up to 10% of salary
Contract until 31st March 2012
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Posted by president on August 26, 2011 under Events |
Everyone with a creative idea or embarking on a new business is invited to participate in Cr
eative Entrepreneurs!
Creative Entrepreneurs is an ‘idea journey’ – participants will have the opportunity to develop their business concept from idea to draft business plan. If you’ve already started your business, this is also an opportunity to review and update your current business plan.
Leading experts will deliver four days of intensive training in Business Planning, Marketing, Presenting and Pitching. The fifth day is a networking event – Entrepreneurs the Next Generation – with a panel of successful young entrepreneurs discussing how they made their dreams a reality. The first four days cost £50 and the fifth day is free for all to attend.
Participants will pitch present their idea or business concept to the panel and one lucky winner will walk away with a £500 to develop or start up their business.
- 1. What’s the big idea?
Monday 12 September 2011, 10am-4pm
BDC, 7-15 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NF
Day one covers Registration and gives you an opportunity to begin clearly documenting your idea and start to identify your immediate goals. It will cover brainstorming, understanding your markets and competitors, what a USP is and whether or not you need one, market testing and research.
- 2. Business Basics for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday 13 September 2011, 10am-5pm
BDC, 7-15 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NF
Day two of Creative Entrepreneurs offers participants the opportunity to focus on the business of their idea or concept. Simple exercises will help you to identify how far along the path to success your idea or business concept is. The day will help you recognise your strengths and highlight areas that need further development. Moving you one step closer to making your business dream a reality!
- 3. Presenting, Pitching & Developing your Brand Wednesday 14 September 2011, 10am-4pm
BDC, 7-15 Greatorex St, London E1 5NF
Day three will show you what pitching is, how to improve your sales presentations and an introduction to branding.
Pitching for work is an essential aspect of getting work for creative businesses. First impressions count – so the first time you meet your client officially is really important – as this can turn potential clients into REAL clients.
This workshop will prepare you to pitch your idea to the panel during the finale event “Entrepreneurs the next Generation.”
4. My Idea and the Internet
Thursday 15 September 2011, 10am-5pm
BDC, 7-15 Greatorex Street, London E1 5NFDay four will focus on getting your idea to market using the internet. In just one day, learn all about digital marketing from those leading the way. Get inside the minds of the experts and discover the best way to get your product or services to potential customers.
This day will leave you feeling confident about everything from websites, social networking and CRM [you won’t be saying “what’s that?” when you finish this course] to campaigning, PR do’s and don’ts and more!
“Entrepreneurs – the next Generation”
Monday 19 September 2011, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: The Lane Suite, 12 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TE
Want to meet successful entrepreneurs and find out how they did it? Come along to CIDA’s 3rd Entrepreneurs – The Next Generation event and find out how!
Organised by CIDA in partnership with Base N Rebels Entertainment, this event will feature guest speakers providing you with the perfect opportunity to hear some of the UK’s most talented creative entrepreneurs discuss their paths to success.
To sign up please contact admin@cida.co.uk.
Posted by president on August 22, 2011 under Competitions |
Real Business is looking for the next Richard Branson or Deborah Meaden. Could you be the Growing Business Awards 2011 Young Star of Enterprise?
At Real Business HQ, they’re scouring the country to find the next generation of entrepreneurs. They’re looking for young people championing enterprise in all its forms; you could be running a student entrepreneur society; organising business events for other young people; or working in your community to get others engaged with entrepreneurship.
They want to hear about it!
What’s in it for me?
The Growing Business Awards are the most established and prestigious recognition of success across the UK. Not only will you be in with the chance of winning the title of Young Star of Enterprise but you’ll also;
- Rub shoulders with top entrepreneurs and VIPs such as Theo Paphitis, Julie Meyer, Lord Paul and John Caudwell.
- Be able to showcase yourself and your ideas at leading UK events in 2012; take part in candidates’ forums; and enjoy mentoring from award-winning business leaders.
- See your name in lights. The awards receive huge coverage across the UK media, such as the BBC, Sky News.
What are you waiting for? All you need to do is submit 100 words telling them your story. Full criteria and more information can be found at: www.gba.realbusiness.co.uk Candidates should be 25 or under. Nominations close September 30.
NACUE’s growing and over the past month they have been interviewing, hiring and looking to grow their team.
