Enterprise Academy is just around the corner! Are you ready?

What can I expect to gain from attending this programme?

Enterprise Academy is a programme of five interactive workshops targeted at third year students and alumni to raise their awareness of enterprise and making self- employment a viable option in current job market.  Led by the MMU Enterprise Champion team attendees will work with a team of industry specialists to give them access to the latest knowledge, networks, information and skills necessary to achieve their goals.

I’m not sure what I want to do when I leave university so how will Enterprise Academy help me?

That does not matter.  Enterprise Academy will provide you with essential knowledge and skills that will enable you to become an enterprising graduate.  All graduates need to develop additional skills to ensure they stand out from the competition.  You will be supported to shape out your emerging ideas for the future or even come up with new ideas with skilled people who will give you the support you need.  If you don’t have a business idea, don’t worry come along and learn about how to build your personal brand.

Why is this programme important for me as a student?

Studying for a degree is a fantastic experience but having additional skills, knowledge and experience will ensure you stand out from the crowd. Enterprise Academy will equip you with practical knowledge that you can apply to your own field of study.  It is increasingly important to be able to demonstrate that you can be an enterprising person able to innovate and lead.  Enterprise Academy will develop you to achieve this.

I am really busy with my course, how can I fit this in?

The Enterprise Academy workshops take place once a month on a Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm which is the time for taking part in electives.  Enterprise Academy is perfect to complete in addition to your degree course as it will enable you to develop additional and essential skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your future prospects.

What kind of support and direction can I hope to get in terms of becoming a better enterpriser?

Enterprise Academy is built around a brand new learning framework called I-plan.  I-plan focuses on developing five essential entrepreneurial skills.  Each interactive session will enable you to know more about each topic, try out each skill and apply it to your own situation.  All you have to do is sign up.

Who is coordinating the event?

The North West Enterprise Champions team have designed, written and planned Enterprise Academy. We have helped over 1,000 MMU students to become more enterprising or launch their own business since 2008 (and we are passionate about it!).  we have helped over 50 North West students, graduates and alumni to start their own business.  We run a catalogue of workshops and courses as you can see here.

How do I know if Enterprise Academy is right for me?

Every new graduate needs more than a good degree to succeed after graduation. Employers are increasingly expecting their new recruits to have a working knowledge of how organisations work, be they big businesses, small businesses or social enterprises in both the public and private sectors. Enterprise Academy is designed specifically to equip you with those essential skills, knowledge and experience. You will meet new people and it will be fun too!

What kind of experience do the coordinators of the event have in this area?

The coordinators have a collective experience of over 50 years in helping people like you to develop their enterprise knowledge, skills and experience.  We are also experienced at helping graduates to start their own business. We can’t wait to meet you and learn about your ideas for the future.

Is this really completely free? Where’s the catch?

Yes. Enterprise Academy is completely free to attend but the value is priceless. Not only that you will receive a certificate of completion so you can celebrate your achievement and demonstrate your enterprising skills.

How do I sign up?

It’s simple. All you have to do is visit our website or Facebook page and follow the links provided.