There are a variety of organisations that provide support for young people wishing to take their ideas forward into a viable business proposition and therefore become successful entrepreneurs, and for those young people that already run their own business successfully but made need further support to develop it to the next stage. The following organisations can provide this assistance:
Connexions / Careers Service
Connexions is an advice and guidance service for 13-19s, dealing with all aspects of a young person's life. Connexions in this region is delivered by the Connexions Norfolk partnership. Connexions is there to help you make the most of your life. If you need information and advice or someone to talk to about problems, decisions or worries then Connexions Norfolk is there to listen to you.
Connexions Contact
Local Connexions Centres:
Breckland Business Centre
The Guildhall
St. Withburga Lane
Dereham
NR19 1ED
Opening Hours 9am-5pm Mon, Tue, Thu
Phone 01362 694939
Fax 01362 696264
Email dercc@connexions-norfolk.co.uk
Raymond Street
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 2EA
Opening Hours 9am-5pm Mon - Thu; 9am-4.30pm Friday
Phone 01842 855800
Fax 01842 855801
Email thetcc@connexions-norfolk.co.uk
WorkWise
WorkWise is a programme delivered by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce & Industry. It provides a 2/3 day personal development programme delivered to groups of 25 students in schools throughout Norfolk. The programme is facilitated by business volunteers who have undertaken specific training.
WorkWise Contact
9 Norwich Business Park
Whiting Road
Norwich
Norfolk NR4 6DJ
Tel: 01603 625977
Fax: 01603 633032
Email: info@norfolkchamber.co.uk
Web: www.norfolkchambernetwork.co.uk
Prince's Trust
Is a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives. They focus their efforts on those who've struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
The Prince's Trust runs a business start-up programme and if you are aged 18-30, unemployed have an idea for a business but can't raise all the cash you need from anywhere else the Prince's Trust could help you get up and running. Support includes low interest loans of up to £4,000 for a sole trader, or up to £5,000 for a partnership (the average loan is between £2,000 and £3,000 but varies regionally), grants up to £1,500 in special circumstances, a test marketing grant of up to £250, ongoing business support and specialist advice such as the free Legal Helpline and ongoing advice from a volunteer business mentor.
Princes Trust Contact
The Prince's Trust
East of England Regional Office
3a Princes Street
Ipswich
Suffolk IP1 1PN
Tel: 01473 228844
Fax 01473 228845
Email: ADM_Norfolk@princes-trust.org.uk
Web: www.princes-trust.org.uk
Young Enterprise
Founded in 1963 to forge links between schools and industry, Young Enterprise is all about enjoyment and having fun whilst "Learning by doing". This learning and enjoyment applies to everyone, the business people who support the scheme as well as the young people involved. Their best known, and still most popular programme, is The Company Programme, in which students set up and run their own company over one academic year. Young Enterprise has developed more programmes to suit different ages and abilities.
Young Enterprise Contact
Patricia Hagan, Development Manager
Tel: 01953 455324
Fax: 01953 455324
Email: patricia@young-enterprise-norfolk.co.uk
Web: www.yeee.org.uk/norfolk
Shell Livewire
Shell LiveWIRE has over 21 years experience encouraging young people to start and develop their own business. Shell LiveWIRE Provides…
- Information, advice and practical support for 16-30 year olds starting up their own business
- a FREE Essential Business Kit to every caller, tailored to their specific business idea.
- one-to-one advice through a national network of local business advisers and young business mentors
- an interactive web service and idea exchange
Shell Livewire Contact
Livewire Coordinator in Norfolk
Brackendal
Upper Stoke Holy Cross
Norwich
NR14 8NW
Tel: 01508 493629 (Mon-Fri only)
Fax 01508 493871
Email: livewirenorfolk@aol.com
Web: www.shell-livewire.org
The Exchange
With Norfolk firms needing increasing numbers of well-educated young people, The Exchange is strengthening links between education and business across the county. Last year alone, they helped 9,000 youngsters spend up to two weeks on Work Experience and arranged for thousands more to take part in in-school business-based activities. Teachers, too, were helped to spend time with local firms to discover their staffing needs.
The Exchange Contact
The Exchange
3 Fitzmaurice Court
Station Road
Wymondham
Norfolk
NR18 0NN
Tel: 01953 601439
Fax: 01953 601146
Email: info@norfolk-exchange.org.uk
Web: www.norfolk-exchange.org.uk
Shell Step
Shell Technology Enterprise Programme (STEP) is a hugely successful scheme that arranges eight-week summer work placements for the mutual benefit of employers and undergraduate students. STEP offers an ideal solution for businesses which have a problem, or need a specific project completed. Nationally, STEP has delivered more than 10,000 placements since its launch in 1986.
Norfolk Shell Step Contact
Rosina Haskell
Tel: 01493 850204
Email project-step@nwes.org.uk
Web: www.nwes.org.uk or www.step.org.uk
New Wave
New Wave is a personal development and networking group for men and women between the ages of 18-35 who are decision-makers within the business and with specialist skills (e.g. public relations, marketing, people management, budget control, etc.)
New wave is part of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and subsequently has access to the wider national and international Chamber networks.
New Wave Contact
Gail Harrington (Norfolk Chamber)
Email: info@newwave.org.uk
Web: www.newwave.org.uk
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