Business Markets

Budding entrepreneurs have been trying out their business ideas at a youth market in Carmarthen.

Pupils from the area’s primary and secondary schools sold their wares at the Young People’s Business Market in St Catherine’s Walk.

The event was organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s business development teams, in partnership with Careers Wales.

It is part of their efforts to encourage young people to venture in to the business world and to explore ways of gaining support and employment opportunities locally.

The aim is to create a pool of skilled and talented young people who don’t feel the need to move away from Carmarthenshire to get the expertise needed to support their business growth.

This, in turn, would create a strong and prosperous economy for Carmarthenshire’s future.

The council’s business development officer Angharad Harding said: “The Young People’s Business Market is a great opportunity for people to see youngsters from Carmarthenshire selling their goods or services.

“The market also gave the pupils from both primary and secondary schools taking part to develop their business skills.”

The council’s executive board member for regeneration and leisure Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “The Youth Business Market is such a great way for the young people of Carmarthenshire to show how much they have to offer.

“We must ensure that our talented young people have the chance to need a chance to turn their ideas into reality in Carmarthenshire rather than moving away to pursue their dreams and taking their skills with them.”

For further information about the business markets in Llanelli and Carmarthen, call Angharad Harding on 01554 744325 or email RAHarding@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Alternatively, visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk