Young entrepreneurs set for third annual awards
Youngsters from Brunts, Garibaldi, All Saints’, Shirebrook Academy, Meden, Kirkby College, and Manor Academy will be attending a special awards evening on 9th July at Mansfield’s Civic Centre, where teams will be named winners in a number of categories including Best Product, Best Team Working, Entrepreneurial Spirit and Overall Winner.
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Hide AdBerni Dickinson, director of the Mansfield Learning Partnership who co-ordinate the event, said: “I’m so proud of all the students who take part each year, and I’m really grateful to the teachers, judges and sponsors that helped to make it happen.”
The young people are mentored during every stage of the business plan by local entrepreneurs and the Mansfield 2020 business organisation has helped to organise and support the event.
Mansfield 202 Chairman Irvin Robinson said: “It is important to run events like this to inspire and support young people.
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Hide Ad“When we as a community invest in young people we are supporting the success of Mansfield.
Young people are the key to our future and they will provide the growth for Nottinghamshire.
“This is a unique opportunity to shape the future workforce and teach them ‘work ready’ skills and we are delighted to be part of their success.”
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Bird-friendly - All Saints
Harry Bircumshaw- assistant team leader
Nathan Tamburrini-salesman/talking to public
Danny Castledine-in charge of money
James Miller- salesman/team leader
“Our mission statement is to promote bird-friendliness in the local area whilst making a profit and offering good quality goods to the people of Mansfield.”
Colourful Creations - Meden School
Elle Moss- financial and leader
Zia Shipman-product designer
Thomas Sefton-product designer
Thomas Over- marketing
Abigail Bowley-marketing
“We sell scented colourful candles with luxurious, relaxing bath bombs with bright, beautiful loom bands.”
Custom Cushions - Manor Academy
Christian – Team Leader
Johan – Head of Finance / Cost Effectiveness
Evan – Marketing Manager
Shania – Creative / Designer
Patrick – Researcher
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Hide Ad“Our revision pillows will inspire those students that have upcoming exams, and our ‘favourite things’ pillows will cheer up peoples bedrooms.”
Elast - All Saints
Niamh -product designer
Eve - team leader
Sofhia - team leader
Tariro - supplier
“Our Elast bracelets are a long lasting way to showcase your personality and fashion preferences.”
IC Electronics - Meden School
Ty Mason -Lead Production Artist
Reagan Land - Finance
Damian May - Marketing
Cole Richardson - Exterior Design
Mathew Evans - Purchasing
“We aim to design electronic packets that will teach the population of Mansfield electrical engineering.”
JLM - Kirkby College
Leila Allen - Manager/Advertiser
Megan Green - Advertiser
Joel Bell - Accountant/designer/seller
Liam Soloman - designer/seller
Jordan Hill - designer/seller
Leya Vardyn - designer/seller
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Mo Enterprises - Garibaldi
Joseph Kirkby - Group Manager
Anthony Mo - Textiles
Oliver Litchfield - Textiles
Edward Longstaffe - Textiles
George Pallester - Textiles
Lee Johnson - General Helper
“Our business focuses on home comforts for all ages. Make the world a cosy place.”
Pretty Little Scents -All Saints’
Courtney – Advertiser
Natalia – Organiser
Paulina- Finance
Molly, Daisy and Tayla – Designers and product researchers
“Our business is about improving the mood and atmospheres in different places, especially at home.”
T-Nails - Garibaldi
Kayley Geoghegan – team leader
Hollie Chichester – team leader
Kirsty Riley – lead designer
Tori Duckmanton – Creative designer
Lydia Pettinger – Advertisement and organiser
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The Brunts Academy’s Young Entrepreneurs
Katie Shuttleworth – Manager Director
Bethany Gwynn – Marketing Director
Lauren Ellis – Sales Director
Kate Williams – Financial Director
Chloe Ellis – Planning Director
“Our business group recycles old mugs, and ‘upcycles’ them into a fancy decorative gift item.”
Up Town Closet - Shirebrook Academy
Alicia Green – Manager
Jade Fowler, Becky Parkin – Creativity/Sales
Britany Jo Stubbs – Finance Manager
Elle Hughes – Production Manager
“The business aims to sell high quality, hand made tie-dye t-shirts and clothing for the 21st
Century.”
PICTURED: Alicia Green, Jade Fowler, Britany Jo Stubbs, Elle Hughes and Becky Parkin from Shirebrook Academy.