Company Programme - Young Enterprise & Young Money

Our Mission & Vision

We believe that the potential of the UK’s young people is unlimited. Through our work we help them discover, develop & celebrate their skills

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Young Enterprise and Young Money work across the UK delivering enterprise and financial education programmes. Find us in your local area

Enterprise Education

Young Enterprise helps young people develop the life skills, knowledge & confidence they need to succeed in the changing world of work.

Financial Education

Young Money (part of Young Enterprise) is a trusted and valued provider of knowledge, resources & training to anyone teaching young people how to manage money.

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Over 7.2 million young people have taken part in Young Enterprise. Join our alumni network to continue learning, growing and supporting YE

Become a Corporate Partner

Working with Young Enterprise and Young Money gives you the opportunity to directly support and inspire young people

Policy Hub

We aim to make sure every young person is given the opportunity to develop crucial financial management and employability skills.

Our Impact Reports

We are committed to evaluating the impact of our programmes, helping us to build our thought leadership in both Financial and Enterprise education

COMPANY PROGRAMME

Company Programme empowers young people to set up and run a student company under the guidance of a volunteer. Students make all the decisions about their business, from deciding on the company name, managing the company finances and selling to the public. Participants gain practical business experience and key skills.

Purchase Company Programme for the 2024 – 2025 academic year here:

State school purchase form

Independent school purchase form

You can find the Terms and Conditions and governing Operating Framework here.

COMPANY PROGRAMME: KEY FACTS

Suitable for 13 – 19 year olds
Flexible duration from 12 weeks up to one academic year
Multiple student companies can run from the same school, college or centre (up to 32 students per company)
Access to resources and guidance on our dedicated platform, Company Connect
Students are provided with support and guidance from a volunteer (virtually and in-person where possible)
Can be used to fulfil the skills element of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Can be used to support the Pearson Extended Project Qualification
Costs just £530 per student company for state schools

If you are working with young people who have mild to moderate learning difficulties you may want to take a look at our Team Programme.

More about Company Programme

We’re pleased to be working with Card One Money to support Company Programme teams to manage their finances. The business banking alternative that allows you to receive funds, make payments and manage company finances simply and securely.

COMPANY PROGRAMME: RESOURCES

Download the Company Programme E-Brochure for Educators
Download the Company Programme E-Brochure for Business Volunteers
Download the Video Guide for Young People

FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAMME

As a national independent charity we rely on raising funds to deliver our programmes to support young people. If you are interested in becoming a corporate partner of the Company Programme, please contact Anita Ohara on anita.ohara@y-e.org.uk

Learning outcomes

Gain first-hand experience of the world of work and working as part of a team
Develop the qualities and skills that employers value and be able to evidence examples of these skills
Explore self-employment and entrepreneurship as possible career pathways
Be able to provide evidence of valuable experience and skills development for future applications to education, training providers and future employers.

IMPACT REPORT

91% of young people have the courage to keep trying when they find learning difficult

87% of young people find value in their learning from Company Programme

96% of educators felt Company Programme raised young people’s awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses

91% of educators felt Company Programme increased their student’s self-awareness in their own capabilities and potential

Download Company Programme Impact Report

In 2019/20, 11, 333 students took part in Company Programme. Find out more about the benefits and get a taste of what it’s like to take part by watching our ‘A Year in the Life’ video.

Student Stories

“Company Programme has been a priceless and life changing experience. The programme has taught me so many things that a classroom never could, such as the importance of networking, communication taking calculated risk” – student, yorkshire

To find out more please get in touch with your local Young Enterprise representative.
You can find a full list of contacts on our website.