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Council brings Enterprise Awareness Day to local schools

Council brings Enterprise Awareness Day to local schools

Wed, November 22, 2023

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in collaboration with Young Enterprise Northern Ireland (YENI) has brought a very successful Enterprise Awareness Day to St Mary's High School Limavady.

The Mayor who was invited to the event joined with year 13 students from both St Mary's High School and Limavady High school, spent the afternoon learning about Entrepreneurship opportunities. Students in attendance had the opportunity to develop their own business ideas.

Cllr Steven Callaghan said: “I was thrilled to attend this event which was facilitated by Young Enterprise NI.

“It was very interesting to see how students participated and thought of new and unique business ideas.

“This event gave them a chance to develop their teamwork and problem-solving skills through a number of fun, hands-on activities and challenges.

“I truly believe that practical events such as these are of paramount importance in a student’s education.”

If you have a business idea or business-related query you can contact the business support team at https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/work 

Year 13 students presenting their business ideas to the judges Year 13 Students from St Mary’s High School and Limavady High School taking part in Enterprise Awareness Day Year 13 Students from St Mary’s High School and Limavady High School taking part in Enterprise Awareness Day The judges from local businesses, Browns Funeral Directors and The Market Yard, deliberating on the business ideas presented by the Year 13 students Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan alongside Luke Smyth from Browns Funeral Directors Limavady, Donna McLaughlin from The Corner Bar and Market Yard Restaurant Limavady, Joanne McLaughlin from the Business Development Team at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council and  Sharon Barrett the NW Area Manager. Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan alongside Sharon Barrett, NW Area Manager with the winning Year 13 teams from St Mary’s High School and Limavady High School