Young Apprentice
The Howard of Effingham Year 9 students have been having their own ‘Young Apprentice’. The students were put into groups and given a project to create a new and exciting cookie! Each group selected a leader, responsible for the smooth running of the project. They then carried out market research to help create the recipe for their individual cookie, made a business plan, designed an advert and developed a pitch.
The teams were narrowed down to the last 8 and on Thursday 29 March 2012 they took place in the Young Apprentice Final, which was judged by Sabirul Islam. Sabirul has been a successful entrepreneur from the age of 14 and author of ‘The World at Your Feet’ selling 42,500 copies aged 17. The founder of hit children's game: the Teen-Trepreneur Board Game
 Sabirul’s story shows that anyone can become extraordinary. He has had the experience and knows what it takes to run a business, deal with finance, make key decisions and has the skills of risk taking.
The winning team (shown here with the judges) designed an after dinner cookie called ‘Mintnight’. It consisted of an ‘After Eight’ mint on top of the cookie. The 4 student entrepreneurs in the winning team were Michael Holloway, Charlotte Norman, Jamie Hope and Katie Wyld. Mike Holloway said, ‘‘Jamie, Kate, Charlotte and myself were all delighted to win the competition. We are proud to have represented our form and also to have won. Taking part has given me more confidence and given me a better understanding of the business world.’
Hannah Maskell, the school’s ‘Learning for Life’ coordinator said, “I am always looking for new ideas to keep the students engaged. Last year the students said that they would like to see an Apprentice style challenge. This is the first time we have run the scheme. I am thrilled that Sabirul will be attending the final as one of our judges; hopefully this project will motivate young people to take part in ‘Enterprise’. Sabirul is a perfect example of how someone can succeed in business even from a young age.”
Chloe Bryant, aged 14 said, ‘It was quite nerve-racking but I got into the presentation after a while. When I handed out the cookies it really raised my confidence. I feel this experience has taught me how to do a good pitch.’
Sabirul Islam said, "Todays experience was wonderful, although it was challenging to pick a winner, all the ideas were innovative and creative. I could really see the enterprising attitude flow through from the students."
Aseya Ali, 14 years, Jack Batchelor, 13 years and Joe Jackson 13 years old, said that "We feel really proud of ourselves for reaching the final."
Mrs H Maskell, Learning for Life Co-ordinator
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