Cork Schools Enterprise Programme
Pictured at the National Finals In Tullamore, May 2009: Scoil Mhuire Gan SMal scooped third prize overall in the Senior Category.
In pursuit of this objective the Boards have identified an interactive Enterprise Initiative for primary and secondary schools nationwide. This initiative gives students the opportunity to take a business from idea stage, through to generating a profit. The learning outcomes are significant in that it educates students about the realities of setting up and running a business.
Students are also given the opportunity to showcase their product/service at local Trade Fair, and participate in County Student Enterprise Awards. County winners are then invited to the National Enterprise Awards, organised annually by County & City Enterprise Boards. This programme presents all participating schools with an excellent opportunity to inculcate the spirit of enterprise in schools nationally.
- You can register your schools mini company online at www.studententerprise.ie
- Download the Cork Schools Enterprise Programme Brochure
For further information please contact:
Yvonne O’ Neill
Co-ordinator
Cork Schools Enterprise Programme
South Cork Enterprise Board
Unit 6a South Ring Business Park
Kinsale Rd
Cork
Tel: 021 4975 281 / 0861537440
Email: info@corkschoolsenterprise.ie
Web: www.corkschoolsenterprise.ie
Key Events This Year
11th September 2008: Teacher Briefing Day
The Teacher Briefing Day is a great opportunity to meet with other teachers on the Programme, learn from their
experiences as well as an opportunity to participate in a useful training workshop to help you deliver the minicompany
programme. This year innovation expert Sadie Wheatley will give a practical workshop complete with classroom resources to fully equip teachers to help their students to come up with innovative and workable business ideas.
23rd October 2008: Director’s Day
At the Director’s Day a panel of local business people will give presentations covering exactly what’s involved
in each of the key roles in a mini-company – Managing Director, Financial Director, Sales & Marketing Director,
Production and Human Resources Directors. The Programme also features two short practical workshops on (a) How to impress the judges during your interview and (b) How To Decorate Your Exhibition Stand.
11/12th December 2008: Christmas Trade Fair
The annual Christmas Trade Fair gives mini-companies in schools all over Cork the opportunity to exhibit and sell
their products in one of Cork’s busiest shopping venues. A team of judges comprising of members of the local
business community will visit each stand and carry out a short interview with the students on the day. Prizes are
awarded in a number of categories including best display stand, most innovative idea etc.
March 2008: Regional Finals
All mini-companies are welcome to go forward to represent their school at the Regional Finals which take place in March. Schools from Cork City and County are given the opportunity to participate in this event which will be held as part of the CIT Innovation Day. An overall winner from each of the four Enterprise Board areas is selected on the day and go forward to participate in the National Finals held in Tullamore in May.