2017 - 2018

26th June -18th February

Young Enterprise celebrates its 10th Anniversary

The Young Enterprise marked its 10th anniversary at the Convent Ballroom highlighting ‘vital’ contributions the programme has made to a generation of local students.

The event recognised the work put in by many members of the community over the past decade. It was attended by key individuals including; Sharon Davies, Deputy CEO, Young Enterprise, The Governor Lieutenant General, Edward Davis, Carlos Garcia, Chairman of Young Enterprise Gibraltar, The Minister for Education, John Cortes and James Gaggero, Chairman of Bland Group International.

It was a great evening and the perfect opportunity to recognise the hard work of important volunteers who have contributed greatly to the programme over the years.

Awards were presented to James Gaggero, Maria Antonia Brooks, Danny Gabay, Sharon Davies, Sylvana Benrimoj, Analise Benitez, Javier Diaz, Yamal Sebtaoui and Nicola Howes, for their contributions to the Young Enterprise.

11th - 17th October

Young Enterprise Masterclasses are back!

Students attend the first Masterclass on Products and Services as the Young Enterprise Company Programme commences.

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15th - 17th November

Young Enterprise Masterclass on Logistics and Supply Chain

Eddie Asquez, Head of Logistics at Bland Group International, delivered a Young Enterprise Masterclass session on Logistics and Supply Chain on Wednesday 15th November.

17th - 19th October

Young Enterprise Masterclass on Marketing!

Nuria Saccone, Head of Destination Services at Blands Travel, delivered a Young Enterprise Masterclass session on Marketing on Wednesday 18th October. Students from across the schools who are taking part in the Young Enterprise Company Programme were joined by Nuria who provided an introduction to Marketing.

An influential individual within the Travel and Tourism industry in Gibraltar, with over 15 years of experience, Nuria highlighted the importance of a good marketing plan to the students and broke the presentation into 4 parts focusing on:

Marketing in a nutshell – The definition of marketing and why it is vital in the life cycle of a product
Applying methods – Marketing Mix; 4 P’s, Market Research, Consumer behaviour, Competitor Analysis
Communication – Traditional Vs contemporary approach and digital marketing
Branding – Success factors of having a successful brand .

16th - 18th January

Young Enterprise Teams launch their products

On the 16th January the students shared their emerging businesses with friends, family and members of the public at the Company launch held at the Med Rowing club.

The event saw diverse and dynamic ideas with varying business models from service-led to product based. The companies’ unveiled businesses in delivery services, a pillow power pack, a children’s activity book with an eco friendly message, a mobile phone privacy screen protector and biodegradable shopping bags.

The event was also attended by the Minster for Education, John Cortes, who praised the students for the great presentation of their business and strong sale pitches.