YEA24 Programme

Thursday 25th April 2024

Thank you and welcome

We are delighted to be together to celebrate our Young Enterprise students who have set up and run their own student businesses this year. We also celebrate the achievements of all the young people, educators, and business volunteers that we have worked with over the year to bring enterprise education to life in the classroom. This year up to 100,000 young people aged 5-25 will have the opportunity to develop the skills they need for future success in life and work. This is only possible due to the support of Young Enterprise partners and Business Backers, the commitment of our school partners, business mentors and supporters. Thank you all.

Judith Totten MBE, Chair, Young Enterprise

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YEA24 Schedule

6:30pm Arrival and drinks reception (Supported by Tarasis Enterprises & SHS)

7:00pm Pete Snodden, Young Enterprise Ambassador

Welcome our YEA24 Area Winners

Welcome from Judith Totten MBE, Chair, Young Enterprise NI

Music by Andrew Dolan

7:35pm Dinner

Grilled Supreme of Chicken, Sweetcorn Puree, Champ Chip, Alsace Bacon, Popcorn Beurre Noisette, Caramelised Pearl Onion

& Chicken Jus Gras

Seasonal Vegetables

8:30pm Fireside chat with Young Enterprise Alumni

Hosted by Pete Snodden

8:45pm Dessert

Gooey Soft Centred Chocolate Brownie, White Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Purée

Tea and Coffee

9:15pm Young Enterprise Awards 2024

Young Enterprise Business Backers

Danske Bank Sustainability Challenge Winner

Team Programme: Company of the Year

Start Up Programme: Company of the Year

Outstanding Performance in Ulster University Young Enterprise Assessment

Company Programme: Special Recognition

Company Programme: Company of the Year Runner-Up

Company Programme: Company of the Year

10:15pm Close

Young Enterprise Supporters

Project Partners

Clanmil Housing, Danske Bank, Garfield Weston Foundation, Money & Pensions Service, Queen’s University Belfast, The Rank Foundation, RTE Toy Show Appeal, Ulster Garden Villages, Ulster University, US Embassy

ESG Partners

Allen & Overy Foundation, Bank of Ireland, Boojum, Dale Farm, Finnebrogue, Henderson Group, Invest NI, Kilwaughter, Musgrave

Impact Partners

AbbeyAutoline, Allstate, Assa Abloy, EY, Institute of Export Foundation

Other Supporters

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Armagh City Banbridge & Craigavon Council, Business Eye, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council, Enkalon Foundation, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, Moy Park, Northern Ireland Electricity, The Community Foundation, Ulster Bank

Business Backers

YE25

National Express Foundation

YE10

Abacus, Abbeycentre, Davidson McDonnell, Fibrus, Full Circle

YE5

AKFP, Alchemy, Anaeko, Arthur Cox, ATTNx, Balloo Hire Centres, Bank of England, Best of Belfast, Blink Parties, British Business Bank, BT, Business First, Capita, CDF Financial, Clearbox, Clockwise, Core, CPL, Deloitte, Diaceutics, DMS, Everquote, Eximo, Export Explore, FD Technologies, George Best Belfast City Airport, Gilbert Ash, Gordon McDade Consulting, Kainos, Keenan Recruitment, KPMG, Lancia Consult, Lyreco, Michelin, Ormeau Baths, PwC, Regen, Staffline, Sugar Snap, Tarasis Enterprises, Telestack, The Foundation, Think Network, Tourism

YEA24 Judges

The judging panel of YEA24 Company Programme awards include some of Northern Ireland’s foremost business leaders, academics and Young Enterprise Alumni. They had the difficult task of interviewing our six Company Programme finalist companies and deciding tonight’s winners.

Company Programme Judges

Alan McKeown, Invest NI

Ciaran McCallion, Allen & Overy

Sarah Travers, Bespoke Communications & Young Enterprise NI Ambassador

Pete Snodden, Cool FM & Young Enterprise NI Ambassador

Richard Buckley, Business Eye & Young Enterpise NI Media Partner

Gren Armstrong, Invest NI

Vera McWilliam, Institute of Export Foundation

Siena McConaghie, PwC & Young Enterprise NI Alumni

Start-Up Programme Judges

Company Programme

Finalists

BELFAST

TOTE THIS WAY

Aquinas Grammar School

@tote_this_way_

Reusable tote bags featuring original Belfast-inspired artwork.

NORTHEAST

CULINARY CRAVINGS

Dunclug College

@culinary_cravingsni

A cookbook featuring local recipes supplied by the Ballymena community.

NORTHWEST

BLOSSOM

Limavady Grammar

@blossom_lgs

Greeting cards infused with wildflower seeds that can be planted after use.

Thank you to all of the volunteer Business Advisers and teachers who supported our Company Programme students this year.

SOUTHWEST

BRAIN IT ON

Omagh Academy

@brainiton_oa

A book that will aid you through learning and practicing the art of strengthening your mind.

SOUTHERN

BEE BUDDIES

Banbridge Academy

@beebuddiesye

Pollinator-friendly biodegradable plant kits and “Bee Bombs”.

SOUTHEAST

BOTTLE UP

Friends School Lisburn

@bottleup.ye

Decorative ‘flowers’ made from upcycled plastic bottles.

Start Up Programme

Start Up is the ultimate employability and entrepreneurship experience for Higher and Further Education students. Start Up programme gives university and college students the opportunity to develop employability skills and prepare for the world of work. Start Up participants set up and run their company for up to 12 months.

ECO WICKS

Northern Regional College

@ecowicks2023

Sustainable candle kits that allow customers to create their own candles with a variety of scents.

CUSTOM COMPANY

Northern Regional College

@customcompanynrc

3D printed decorative products and gifts customised with vinyl lettering and designs.

Team Programme

The only programme of its kind in the UK, Team is designed to help students with learning difficulties or disabilities learn about business & run a real company at their own pace. Team Programme is an enterprise journey, designed to aid young people’s transition from education into independent living and employment.

SPECTRUM Park School, Belfast

Colourful suncatchers, heart keyrings and St Valentine’s Day greetings cards.

Danske Bank Sustainability Challenge

The Danske Bank Sustainability Challenge is in its 2nd year and an important part of the Business Beginnings programme. The programme allows primary school pupils aged 10-11 to start a business with their classmates. The Danske Bank Sustainability Challenge encourages them to create eco-friendly and sustainable companies.

After making a poster or 60 second video, their entries are judged each term by a Danske Bank panel of judges and the winner awarded a £100 prize for their class.

Ulster University Assessment

The Young Enterprise Ulster University Assessment is an opportunity for the students to be recognised by Ulster University for their active participation in the Company Programme. The assessment is a reflective piece of work that encourages the students to analyse their Company Programme journey with a particular focus on their skills development.

THANK YOU

Belfast City Council for the the use of Belfast City Hall as venue for the

Young Enterprise Awards 2024

Young Enterprise Media Partner Business Eye for the digital publication of this YEA24 programme.

We need your support: Become a Business Backer

Young Enterprise is an enterprise education charity empowering young people with skills for life and work.

We believe the potential of young people is unlimited. Why? Because for over 30 years we have shared their energy and enthusiasm and admired their strength of character.

We provide young people with opportunities to shine through experiences.

We have been creating and developing programmes that

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complement the school experience and encourage young people to realise the extent of their own talents.

Each year up to 100,000 young people aged 5-25 learn the fundamental skills of businessresilience, team work, creativity, problem solving, financial management and communication - relevant to the daily lives of each and every young person.

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