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Schools project to nurture young entrerpreneurs

by isleofman.com 4th February 2015

Primary school pupils will be offered a glimpse of the world of big business later this year, in a new project designed to develop enterprise skills.
The scheme Our World, is being run by Junior Achievement over five years, funded through a donation from the Scheinberg family.
Pupils will take a day off normal classes to discover the basics of worldwide trade - such as how supply and demand affect prices.
They'll also take part in an international marketing challenge - when they'll try out their new skills, to develop an idea for export.
Junior Achievement's chief executive Sue Cook says the scheme breaks new ground with younger pupils:
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Posted by isleofman.com
Wednesday 4th, February 2015 01:20pm.

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