Young Entrepreneurs Academy: home educated children build a business plan and pitch their ideas, with advice from local business owners.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is an in-person workshop for home educated children aged 6–16 in the local community.

Workshop details

When: Wednesday 4th November, 11am–2pm

Where: Downstairs at Leicester Central Library

Booking: Required. Register and pay £20 per child (https://pci.jotform.com/form/262896040197061). Spaces are limited.

Children will learn practical business and money skills, including pricing, profit, branding and marketing. They’ll create a mini business idea, develop a business plan, practise pitching and take home their business workbook, mini business plan, branded design and certificate of achievement.

Local business owners will join as guest speakers to share their experiences, offer advice and answer questions in an interactive Q&A. Workshop materials and activities, juice and snacks are included. The workshop supports children to build confidence, creativity, financial literacy and entrepreneurial thinking.

Free Wednesday session

Ways of the World will run as usual upstairs from 12pm–2pm for children aged 6–16. This free session does not require booking.

Description supplied by the event organiser.