The enterprise experience

Nayim's in Year 11 and about to take his GCSEs. Next year he plans to take A Levels in business studies, ICT, PE and travel and tourism. He's interested in a career in business or as a travel agent.

His career interests prompted him to take part in his school's young enterprise days. These helped him to develop the communication, negotiation and team work skills that employers value. He worked with other people on a variety of work-based practical activities, including problem solving tasks. Nayim enjoyed the activities and would recommend them to others. He said:

'The activities are a welcome change from the normal school routine and have helped build my self-confidence. I've learnt to work with others towards a common goal and the experience has also helped me manage my school work.'