Careers Wales launches Enterprise Troopers competition for primary schools across Wales

Careers Wales, in collaboration with Welsh Government’s Youth Entrepreneurship programme, Big Ideas Wales, is launching the Enterprise Troopers Primary School competition for 2024-25. Primary schools across Wales are invited to register and compete in three award categories, with top cash prizes of up to £2500 and additional prizes for runners up.

The challenge offers a unique opportunity for primary schools in Wales to showcase not only their entrepreneurial spirit, but their creativity, commitment to sustainability, and their local communities. Schools which go above and beyond in fostering an innovative approach to entrepreneurship, will be recognised and rewarded in the following categories:

Schools can register their interest and find more information by visiting The Enterprise Troopers | Business Wales – Big Ideas.

The Enterprise Troopers competition aims to develop essential entrepreneurial attitudes in young learners, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills, while building their confidence in literacy and numeracy.

Every school that registers for the competition online will receive digital entry pack with access to the Enterprise Troopers resources, which aim to inspire children and teachers alike with the joy of coming up with a great business idea, the thrill of making their first sale and the satisfaction of supporting their local community. These fun learning resources for lower primary and upper primary age-groups, are aligned to the curriculum for Wales.

Additionally, schools that share photos of their enterprise project for the Enterprise Trooper gallery will also be entered into a monthly draw to win spot prizes for their school.

 

Mark Owen, Head of Services to Stakeholders at Careers Wales, said: “We’re delighted to open the Enterprise Troopers Primary School competition for 2024-25. Running for over 10 years, this competition continues to give learners a unique opportunity to experience the world of enterprise, build essential skills, and make a real difference in their communities. It is also a chance for schools to be recognised for the incredible entrepreneurial work they do and to share their successes with others.

“We encourage schools across Wales to take part, using the Enterprise Troopers resources to support their learners and help them explore the exciting possibilities of entrepreneurship.”

Carys Davies, Enterprise Lead at Halfway Primary School, who took place in last year’s challenge said: “Pupils were given opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills in an authentic and fun way. It was wonderful to see the confidence of learners grow, from more mathematically minded to creative learners, everybody had the chance to participate, contribute and learn from the project.

We would like to develop and grow as an entrepreneurial school and give learners more opportunities for authentic learning experiences by participating in the Enterprise Troopers.”