Congratulations to Laria (Project Leader), Francesca, Louise, Alice and Cora who have just been announced as Finalists in the UK’s largest school’s enterprise and employability competition. A huge achievement with over 18,000 young people taking part.
Their concept is a new app ‘Not Alone’ designed with the realisation that there has been a vast increase in mental health issues and hospital admissions over the past 5 years between the ages of 11 and 25. Their concept is as a service through an app for teenagers struggling to get help. They aim to communicate in a straight forward manner, being respectively, compassionate and empathetic to anyone that needs help.
Judge Theo Paphitis remarked:
“Pitching isn’t easy, but it’s a fantastic opportunity…Some of the best pitches I have ever seen on The National Enterprise Challenge…have been even better than the ones I saw in the den!”
The National Enterprise Challenge – The UK’s Largest Enterprise Challenge – Provides students aged 11–15 with a real-life business challenge set by some of Britain’s best-known companies and brands. An exceptional event and true celebration of enterprise, the National Finals offer high levels of enrichment for entrepreneurial pupils. School teams competed against each other for the opportunity to pitch live on stage to the VIP judges for the chance for their team to be crowned National Champions!