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What is Globalisation?
Globalisation describes a process by which regional economies, societies, and cultures have become integrated through a global network of communication, transportation, and trade (Wikipedia)
It is basically a term that describes how businesses and cultures are linked together because they are working together
Impact of the Global Economy - Positives
Introduction of new industries - sharing of expertise Creates jobs in poorer countries Increased sales Promotion of fair trade practices We get access to many different markets and cultures –
greater variety of products and services We don’t need to buy only ‘seasonal’
produce as we can get what we wantall year round
Political benefits – building relationships with other countries
Impact of the Global Economy - Negatives
Loss of Jobs - skilled workforces are made redundant to move industries to countries where production costs are lower
Taking advantages of workers in poorer countries Carbon emissions from trade – investigating the best form of transport
There will be an impact from exchange rates and foreign economies
Multi-national companies don’t always employ fair trade practices
Language Barriers You will have to be aware of protocol for
international trade
Imports and Exports
Imports
Importing goods is when one country buys something from another country – e.g. our local supermarkets buy things like fruit, vegetables and flowers from other countries
Exports
Exporting goods is when one country sell something to another country – e.g. farmers in places like Spain and South America sell us their fruit, vegetables and flowers etc
Opportunities for Trade
There are many opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses to trade with businesses in other countries e.g.
Food Clothing Technology Transport Financial Services
Town-Twinning
The town-twinning project twins towns across the world to help develop opportunities in trade, investment and sharing cultural experiences
The European Union contributes 12 million euros each year to promote the scheme
Which town/city is your town/city’s twin? Belfast is twinned with the following:
Belfast, Maine, USA Bonn, Germany Hefei, China Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Investment in Training and Technology
The global market means that we have more access to training and new and emerging technologies
We share our expertise around the world which brings investment to our country
This means that Northern Ireland’s economy can improve while we are progressing in the global market
This also means that we have a skilled workforce through opportunities in training staff in new technologies
Competition in Trade
The global market also brings many opportunities for competition in trade
This can lead to and increase in trade and investment, which clearly brings in more revenue (money)
The downside to global competition is that it can also lead to some businesses closing with the loss of jobs through redundancy
Why Businesses Move Abroad
Cheaper workforce – workers in poorer countries are prepared to work longer hours for less pay
Cheaper utilities – gas, electricity and oil are cheaper in other countries
Cheaper rent / cost of premises To improve life for people in poorer countries Maybe there is expertise in a particular country
that is needed to manufacture a product
Effects on Local Job Market
Local businesses have been relocated to other countries resulting in job losses e.g. many businesses in the textile industry have closed in recent years
The workforce will have difficulty finding employment elsewhere
The job market will be swamped with skilled workers but there will be no jobs for them
Workers may have to spend years retraining which will have a negative impact on the economy
Types of Industry
Primary Sector – this involves working on the land to extract or create raw materials e.g. farming, fishing, mining
Secondary Sector – this involves manufacturing products e.g. factory workers, joinery, bakery
Tertiary Sector – this involves providing a service e.g. teacher, doctor, hotel employee, hairdresser
Changing Employment Patterns
Over the past few years there have been many changes in employment in Northern Ireland
Most employed people work in the Tertiary sector
Changes in technology have also meant that most industries in Northern Ireland rely on computer technology
Changing Employment Patterns
The introduction of machinery and computers in many industries has resulted in a reduction in staff
Schools are having to address the need for workers in the tertiary sector – traditional skills are being lost because of the demands from employers
Employees in industries such as textiles and the bakery industry have had to retrain in order to find employment
Teamwork in the Workplace
Teamwork can lead to: Sharing of ideas and creativity Healthy competition among staff Equal distribution of work Increased in production Raised self-esteem Sense of responsibility Lowered stress level Good relationships with colleagues Job satisfaction
Lifestyle Impacts Work Practices
Over the past number of years people’s lifestyles have changed work practices throughout the UK and Ireland
Job-Sharing this is when two people share the same job An employee may choose to work 3 days a week, in
which case the employer will have to employ another member of staff for the other 2 days each week
This means the employer will have to pay to advertise the post, interview people and pay for staff development for two members of staff instead of one
Lifestyle Impacts Work Practices
Tele-working This is when an employee works from home They can stay in contact with customers and
colleagues through telephone, computer and fax This reduces the need for office space as the
employee uses their own home
Types of Jobs Available
Northern Ireland was famous around the world for it’s main manufacturing industries – Agriculture, Shipbuilding and Linen
We have now moved away from these primary and secondary industries and have become a ‘service providing’ workforce
In class, discuss the employment trends in your own family
You will probably discover that most of your family members are employed in the tertiary / service sector
Migration
Migration is when people leave their own country
Usually people move to find employment or a better standard of living
Sometimes people migrate because of war or a threat to their safety in their own country
There has been an increase in migrant workers coming to the UK and Ireland over the past number of years
Immigration
Immigration is when people come to a new country You will hear politicians discussing levels of
immigration and how they can control the numbers of people coming to the UK and Ireland
You may be aware that countries like America and Australia have very strict immigration laws to control the amount of people moving to these countries
Emigration
Emigration is when a person leaves one country or region to settle in another country or region
For example you might emigrate from Ireland to Australia
Why leave your own country?
To find employment To find better pay and conditions at work To have a better standard of living To avoid war To avoid persecution For medical treatment To avoid racism
Why move to Northern Ireland?
NHS – free health service is very attractive to migrant workers
Education system – we have a high quality education system
Good employment opportunities for skilled e.g. in the medical profession
Employment for unskilled workers e.g. working in restaurants or car washes
Safety – many people are fleeing war situations and because of the high profile of the end of the ‘Troubles’ Northern Ireland is a very attractive option
Migrant Workers in Northern Ireland
Advantages
Work usually pays more than they could make at home
Most people are welcoming
A better life A better education
system A better health service
and benefit system
Disadvantages
Racism Poorly paid work Prejudice Poor housing conditions Language barrier Exclusion from society
Why leave Northern Ireland?
Better employment opportunities elsewhere Many professionals have left Northern Ireland
because they can command higher salaries elsewhere
Better promotion prospects in other countries Better climate in other countries Still a threat of terrorist activity
Advantages and Disadvantages of Emigration
Advantages
The people leaving may have a better life
Better job opportunities
Better chances of promotion
Better climate
Disadvantages
The main disadvantage is Northern Ireland loses highly skilled professionals such as doctors and teachers
This can lead to jobs not being filled
This effect is called the ‘Brain Drain’ which is when people are educated here and then leave for better job prospects
Growth of New Technologies
Use of Information Communication Technology has dramatically changed the workplace
The introduction of new and improved machinery means faster production, more output and, unfortunately, the loss of jobs
Work practices are more efficient with the use of ICT
It also means and improvement in Health and Safety with heavy machinery
Industries like Architecture and Graphic Design have changed dramatically with the use of ICT based design packages such as CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Technologies in the Home
Technology in the home has changed dramatically over the last number of years
ICT in the home High Definition Television (HDTV) Mobile Phones MP3 and MP4 players Games Consoles Digital Television
Benefits of Technology in the Home
Technology in the home has many benefits:
We can communicate with family and friends around the world more easily through the use of the internet
We can work from home Home entertainment Other household gadgets are constantly being
updated to make our lives more convenient
What jobs may disappear due to technology?
Factory jobs – these are under threat because of new and emerging technology with machines replacing people
Supermarket cashiers – self-service checkouts are becoming popular
CD retailers / production companies – because of the introduction of downloaded music
Photograph processors – digital photography is more popular
Can you think of anymore?
Life-Long Learning
Life-Long Learning is the idea that our education does not end when we leave school or university
We should continue to learn through our jobs during Staff Training or Development
It encourages employees to continue with their education through university courses such as Masters Degrees and Doctorates
Pros and Cons of Life-Long Learning
Pros
You are constantly evolving and learning new skills
Improve your chances of promotion
Be able to command a better salary
You are able to provide a better service for your customer / client
Improve your self-esteem
Cons
It can be expensive It can be time consuming You could be seen as being
over-qualified for some jobs You may be spending more
time on learning new skills rather than doing your work
Benefits of Staff Training Courses
On-the-job training Expert in your field High quality service Professional Can command a premium for your services Team building Highly skilled work force Encourage new customers
Where can you go for training?
In-house training – when more experienced employees train staff in the workplace
Colleges – local technology colleges Outside agencies may come to your workplace e.g.
health professionals could teach First Aid University – vocational courses are more widely
available and are geared towards specific businesses
‘On the Job’ Training
Benefits
You can earn money while you learn new skills
You can be an expert in your field
You get to practice the new skills you have learned right away
The employer gets the benefit of teaching you how they would like things done
Drawbacks
You may pick up bad habits
With a higher level of education you could earn more money
If you are only trained in one area you could risk having to retrain later if the trade / business is unstable
‘Off the Job’ Training
Benefits
Highly skilled people are there to instruct you
The training can be more focused on your needs and level of expertise
You can receive theoretical training
Can be less stressful because you are out of your work place
Drawbacks
It could be ineffective or unconnected to your actual role in work
It can be slightly fake / artificial
It is more expensive The trainers may not be
fully aware of the conditions under which you work
You will not be working as you train
Effects of Credit Crunch on Northern Ireland
House prices have plummeted leaving home-owners with negative equity (when your mortgage is worth more than your home)
A lot of small businesses have had to close Job losses Public spending has been cut People from Northern Ireland have been affected by the
collapse of companies like FairPak and Travel Companies
Institutes of Further and Higher Education
Students can gain a variety of qualifications for example:
GCSE AS /A2 Level HND Undergraduate Degrees Master Degrees Doctorates
Research options at your local Institutes of Further and Higher Education
Learn Direct
Learn Direct offers a range of business and ICT courses that you can complete online, at home or at work
They are geared towards improving your skills and are modular to suit your needs
You can work at your own pace with the support of Learn Direct
Research some of the courses offered by Learn Direct
Job Centres
Job Centres will help you organise training courses if you need to retrain in another field
The local job centre is linked to Institutes of Further and Higher Education and can point you in the right direction to complete some training
Visit www.jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/ to research the options given by the job centre
Careers Service Northern Ireland
The Careers Service of Northern Ireland provides a range of support for people who are unemployed or those who just want to change career
They provide information on Training and Qualifications, the Labour Market, Job Information and Information for Parents
Visit their website at https://www.careersserviceni.com/Cultures/en-GB/Homepage.htm for further information
Educational Guidance Service for Adults (EGSA)
“EGSA - the Educational Guidance Service for Adults - is a local, independent, not-for-profit, frontline service that aims to connect adults with learning.
EGSA has a network of local offices based across Northern Ireland through which it provides services to adult learners, learning advisers, providers, employers and anyone interested in improving access to learning for adults.”
Visit their website at http://www.egsa.org.uk/
Competencies and Personal Qualities
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
ICT ability Commitment Loyalty Flexibility Reliability
Trustworthy Honesty Disciplined Motivated Hard-Working Co-operative Sociable Organised
Importance of these Qualities
A professional staff leads to a professional business
The employer will want somebody who displays a range of qualities and can deal with customers / clients in a professional manner
The employer will want you to bring attract customers to the business / provide a high quality service
How to Apply for a Job?
Jobs are advertised in: Newspapers Online Job Centre In-store / in-house
You will either have to apply through: Application Form Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae and accompanying letter
Coping with Work and Studying
Plan your time well so that you find a balance between your work and study
De-stress by making time for social activities like going out with friends or physical training
If you are balancing a part-time job with full-time education remember that you need to devote more time to your studying
During exam times you could find out about Study Leave from your job
Working Part-Time and Studying
Positives
You are earning money You will gain some
independence from your parent / guardian
You will feel a sense of achievement
You are learning what it is like to be in a work environment
You will meet new people
Negatives
Finding the time for work Finding the time for study Finding the time for social
activities Balancing work and study
How will an employer test your qualities?
Interview Application Form Letter or Email correspondence Telephone conversation Mini Assessments such as Presentations
and Tests
Interview
During an interview:
An employer may ask you a direct question about your qualities
You could be asked what qualities you would bring to the team
Or you could be asked how you feel you have the right qualities for the post
Their questions will be designed to highlight your skills
Application Form
On the Application Form:
An employer will try to ascertain your qualities and competencies from the information you give
This may be through a section where you highlight your hobbies and interests
This may also be through a section on your experiences / personal statement
There may be a direct question about your qualities and competencies
Letter or Email Correspondence
Through letter or email correspondence
The employer may ask you direct questions about your qualities and competencies
They may ask more indirect questions about your experience, interests and hobbies in order to find out about your personality and work ethic
Presentations and Testing
Through Presentations or Testing
You may be asked to give a presentation using PowerPoint or a Flipchart – this will give the employer a better understanding of your qualities
You may be asked to complete personality testing or aptitude testing to ascertain your qualities and abilities
How can a Careers Teacher help?
Advice about your chosen career path Advice about possible courses at Institutes of
Further and Higher Education Mock Interviews Help with Work Experience Placements Help with Curriculum Vitae (CV) Careers Fairs
The Importance of a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
It is a record of your:
Personal Details Qualifications and Training Experience Interests and Hobbies A Personal Statement References All of this is invaluable information for the employer
What do I include in a CV?
Personal Details – Name, DOB, Address, Phone Numbers, Email Address
Qualifications and Training – either completed or pending
Experience – Work Experience and other Part-time / Full-time employment
Interests and Hobbies A Personal Statement References – Professional (Someone who can comment
on your work / study) and Character (Someone who can comment on your qualities)
Researching a Job
Careers Packages like Odyssey / Pathfinder Carry out research online or at the library Ask your Careers Teacher / Learning for Life and
Work Teacher / Form Teacher Speak to your local Careers Advisor from the
Careers Service of Northern Ireland Find out about courses at Institutes of Further and
Higher Education
How do I draw on personal experience?
You need to be able to:
Link your personal experience to your chosen career For instance, your role as a Captain of the School
Football team will demonstrate that you have good leadership skills
Or, your role part-time job as a till operator will demonstrate that you have experience dealing with customers and money and that you are trustworthy
Importance of Interview Techniques
It is important to prepare for an interview You can do this:
through a mock interview write out some possible questions and how you would answer
them This will help you on the day of the interview It will be obvious to the interviewer that you have taken
the time to practice and that you are really interested in the job
It will also keep you more calm at the interview
Responsibility of the Employer
Salary Career Development Compassionate Leave Holidays Health and Safety Equality Gender Race Disability
Salary
It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure all employs are paid their salary / wage
A employee may be given an annual salary which is then divided equally over twelve months
A wage is when you are paid by the hour and you get a weekly pay cheque
The employer is responsible for ensuring that each employee is paying Income Tax, National Insurance and perhaps a Pension Scheme
Career Development
The employer is responsible for ensuring that the employees are fully trained in the use of all equipment in the work place
They have a responsibility to ensure that all employees receive Health and Safety Training in the workplace to ensure safe practices
Compassionate Leave
An employer is responsible for agreeing Terms and Conditions of Employment including Compassionate Leave
In the UK any employee is entitled to unpaid Compassionate Leave should an emergency arise with a dependent
Dependents include children, spouse / partner / parent / elderly relative
It also includes your right to attend a funeral Some employers will pay staff who are absent from work
for Compassionate Leave
Holidays
The employer has the responsibility to ensure that all employees are allocated annual leave for holidays
This will be agreed in the Contract of Employment This is above and beyond annual Bank Holidays in the
UK and Ireland Your annual holiday entitlement often increases each
year you are working for a company
Health and Safety
The employer has the responsibility to ensure the Health and Safety of all their employees, customers or clients
Health and Safety Training must be taken by each member of staff
Health and Safety signs and instructions must be clearly visible throughout the workplace
Safe Practices must be insisted upon
Equality
The employer has the responsibility to ensure each employee is treated equally
This includes ensuring that employees are not discriminated against on the grounds of their:
Religion Gender Sexual Orientation Age Disability Race
Gender
Many women are still paid less than their male counterparts in the workplace based solely on their gender
This does not follow Equality Legislation The employer has the responsibility to ensure
that employees who carry out the same or similar work in the company should be paid the same salary
Race
The employer also has the responsibility to ensure the equal treatment of people who are not natives of the country
This is reflected in the equality of Pay and Conditions
The employer has the responsibility to ensure that other employees are not discriminating against another member of staff on the grounds of their racial background
Disability
In the UK and Ireland the Employer has the legal responsibility to cater for any employee, customer or client who may have a disability
This includes: Access into the building Disabled Toilets Access between floors Appropriate seating and working conditions
Importance of an Employee Contract
It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that all employees have a Contract of Employment
It is also in your best interest to have a contract as it will protect you legally
A Contract of Employment should include: Information about your Pay Information about your Conditions including: annual holidays;
annual sickness benefit; maternity / paternity leave; etc Period of Notice required Information about over-time
Role of the Trade Union
Trade Unions protect the rights of employees in the workplace
When you start working you should consider joining a Trade Union
If an employee or group of employees are dissatisfied with their pay and conditions they can ask a Trade Union Representative to speak to the employer on their behalf to rectify the situation
Trade Union
Trade Union Members will pay a monthly membership fee
The Trade Union will work as a mediator between Employees and the Employers to ensure that the staff are being treated fairly
If the situation cannot be solved the Trade Union will ask its members to vote on an agreed action
Possible Trade Union Action
Working on a ‘go-slow’ – this is when employees slow down the speed of their work to affect the level of production. This can hold up orders and force the employer to re-negotiate
Working to Rule – this is when employees only carry out tasks that are written in their contract
Short strikes – perhaps a few half-day strikes will be enough to encourage employers to renegotiate
Possible Trade Union Action
An all-out strike – this involves all employees completely stopping work
They will form a Picket Line outside their place of work to draw attention to the fact that their employer is treating them unfairly
Employers don’t like the publicity of a strike and it will seriously damage their reputation
More importantly if staff won’t work there is no money coming into the business
A strike could affect future orders
Conditions during a Strike
Employees do not get paid during half-day strikes or an all-out strike
This can have a serious impact on families / households
This type of strike action is a last resort as it can cause serious stress for employees, depression and financial worries
The Trade Union may use some of the Membership Fees to give strikers a small amount of money
You are not entitled to Government Benefits if you are on strike
Trade Union Membership - Advantages
You are protected by the Trade Union
You will be able to seek advice and support from your Trade Union Representative or from the local office of the Trade Union
The Trade Union are experienced in negotiating with employers
You will have legal protection from the Trade Union
Trade Union Membership - Disadvantages
You may disagree with the strike action but feel pressured into being involved
Loss of salary during all-out or half-day strikes
You may experience depression / stress during times of strike action, especially if you disagree with the action
Loss of productivity in the workplace
You will have to catch up on work when you return after strike action
Responsibilities of the Employee
Loyalty – being loyal to you employer or the company you work for
Honesty – being honest in all your dealings with colleagues / customers
Timekeeping – being on time form work is essential
Responsibilities of the Employee
Meeting Deadlines – you have responsibility for ensuring that your work is completed on time
Health and Safety – you have responsibility to ensure your own safety and that of other employees / customers
Professionalism – you have the responsibility to ensure you are professional in the workplace
What if you don’t meet your responsibilities?
If you fail to meet your responsibility you may face Disciplinary Action which includes:
Verbal Warnings Written Warnings Being forced to retrain in a particular area Dismissal You may be asked to attend counselling as part of the
disciplinary procedures
Rewards for Good Performance
Commission – this is when an employee receives a percentage of the revenue he / she brings into the business through sales
Bonus – employees may get an annual bonus linked to the profits made by the company
Profit-sharing – some businesses sell shares to the employees at a discounted rate to give them ownership of the company
Non-financial Incentives – these can include incentives like Employee of the Month; extra responsibility; recognition in an in-house newsletter or local press; entering staff for external prizes / awards
Social Awareness in Business
To be socially aware is to have a knowledge of the world and the people around us
If a business is socially aware they would employ ethical strategies within the workplace
They may also be involved in local projects and charity work
Social Awareness in Business
They may be involved in charity work e.g. Christmas Family Appeal or donating food for hampers for the elderly
They may be involved in raising money for local schools
For instance some supermarkets run promotions to improve sports equipment and cooking equipment in schools
Environmental Issues
Reducing: by using email instead of ‘snail’ mail within the workplace
Reusing: by purchasing re-usable materials for the workplace
Recycling: by recycling paper, tins, plastic etc
Lowering greenhouse gas emissions: by using energy efficient fuels / machinery
Inner-City Renewal – Effects on Employment
Inner City Renewal means the development of our city centres
This brings jobs in the building industry as well as long term employment in offices and other businesses
It also brings interest from other investors / business people who may wish to establish a business in a well developed / maintained area
Environmental Issues in the Workplace
How to Deal with the Issues
Investigate the issues Train staff in practices geared towards protecting the
environment Offer incentives to staff who are following procedures or
who may have other ideas Ensure machinery / equipment / vehicles are serviced Insulate your premise
Environmental Issues in the Workplace
Does it create jobs?
Jobs in recycling Jobs in collecting
recyclable materials Jobs in manufacturing
goods from waste Sales jobs
Does it attract customers?
Some customers will only use companies that are environmentally aware
It can attract custom Can attract other
businesses to share practices
How does climate change affect business?
Poor weather can seriously affect business – think of the bad winter in 2009/2010
Climate change can lead to natural disasters which can affect business – Volcanic eruption in Iceland 2010 grounded flights indefinitely
Climate change can seriously affect industries like farming and tourism that depend on the weather
Self-Employment - Advantages
You are your own boss You can work when you want You don’t have to answer to a superior You can make the decisions You will be doing something you really feel
passionately about Independence Self-esteem and confidence boost
Self-Employment - Disadvantages
You are fully responsible for the business and staff You may need a lot of motivation to work Everything is your responsibility You may come to dislike the thing you loved It can take over your life – not just 9 to 5 Stress and worry Financial concerns You may not be an expert in all areas of running a
business
Entrepreneurship
An ‘entrepreneur’ is: a person who organizes and manages any business
or enterprise, usually with considerable initiative and risk attached.
There are many characteristics associated with being an entrepreneur
It comes with a lot of responsibility
Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
You need to be: A hard-worker Focussed Motivated Responsible Able to take risks Confident Creative Enthusiastic Flexible Determined to succeed
Able to learn from mistakes Professional Innovative Able to communicate Able to take criticism from
clients / customers / staff A leader A manager
Importance of Market Research
You need to know:
If your product / service will sell If there is a need for your product / service Customer needs Your competition How much you can charge for your product /
service?
Sources of Finance
Bank Loan Investment from other business people European Union Government Invest NI The Prince’s Trust Your own profits
Department for Employment and Learning (DEL)
This is a Government Department which is headed by a Minister from the Executive Committee in Stormont
As the title of the Department suggests they work to ensure that the workforce of Northern Ireland is fully equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications in order that we can improve our economy
Department for Employment and Learning (DEL)
According to their website the four main roles of the Department are: Enhancing the provision of learning and skills, including
entrepreneurship, enterprise, management and leadership Increasing the level of research and development, creativity and
innovation in the Northern Ireland economy Helping individuals to acquire jobs, including self employment,
and improving the linkages between employment programmes and skills development
The development and maintenance of the framework of employment rights and responsibilities
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland (DETINI);
This is a Government Department which is headed by a Minister from the Executive Committee in Stormont
According to their website the Department: ‘plays a crucial role in formulating and delivering economic
development policy in terms of Enterprise, Social Economy, Innovation, Energy, Telecoms, and Tourism in Northern Ireland.’
They work closely with other governments and businesses around the world to secure investment for Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland
According to their website Invest NI:
Invest Northern Ireland is Northern Ireland’s economic development agency. Our overall goal is to help create wealth for the benefit of the whole community by strengthening the economy and helping it grow.
We do this by supporting business development, helping to increase export levels, attracting high quality inward investment, and stimulating a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
They work with businesses and governments at home and abroad to secure investment in Northern Ireland which creates jobs
Invest Northern Ireland
They offer a lot of support for local businesses and entrepreneurs to help us build and sustain a healthy economy
They work in schools across Northern Ireland to educate young people about their work
They run annual competitions and award schemes to encourage us to become involved in the world of business
Enterprise Northern Ireland
Enterprise NI represents Local Enterprise Agencies that work to help small businesses
They work to: ‘Represent the interests of Local Enterprise Agencies with central
government, official agencies, the private sector and other NGOs operating in the enterprise and economic development field
Provide services to ENI members which includes the ENI Joint Purchasing Initiative, a training and development programme
Act as lead contractor on national contracts such as the Go For It Programme, Exploring Enterprise, Social Entrepreneurship Programme, TradeLinks and the Small Business Loan Fund’
For further information check their website
The Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust works with young people between the ages of 14 and 30 who have been in care, long-term unemployment, struggled with school or have been involved in crime
They help them develop their skills through support and training They offer advice, financial support and help young people build
their confidence and self-esteem
The Prince’s Trust helps young people develop their business ideas and make them a reality
Since 1976 The Prince’s Trust have supported more than 600,000 young people
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