A major campaign to promote entrepreneurship among young people is being backed by Huddersfield University.
The university has joined forces with universities across the Yorkshire region to support Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs until November 24.
Now in its sixth year, Global Entrepreneurship Week is being backed by Yorkshire’s Graduate Entrepreneurship Project, a partnership of 10 of the county’s higher education institutions.
The organisation encourages and supports entrepreneurship among the region’s student and graduate population.
The global campaign spans 130 countries and is being marked in Yorkshire by a region-wide programme of events to inspire and support the region’s next generation of business leaders.
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the enterprise team at Huddersfield University is hosting a series of events to inform and inspire budding entrepreneurs.
They include a networking skills workshop tomorrow at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre in Firth Street, Huddersfield, and an enterprise showcase Christmas market on Monday, November 25, at the university’s Business School.
Colin Harrison, manager of Yorkshire’s Graduate Entrepreneurship Project, said: “We’re delighted to be playing our part in Global Entrepreneurship Week.
“The partnership between Yorkshire’s higher education institutions provides unprecedented start-up support for the region’s student and graduates, making Yorkshire one of the best places in the country for students and graduates to begin their journey into business.”
Aminur Rahman, a graduate of Huddersfield University, set up his fledgling photography business AR Moments with support from the Graduate Entrepreneurship Project.
He said: “Global Entrepreneurship Week provides superb opportunities for other entrepreneurs to access similar help in turning their fledgling business ideas into reality.”
Andrew Devenport, chief executive of Youth Business International, which hosts Global Entrepreneurship Week in the UK, called for more people to get involved in the Week.
He said: “Setting up a business is a great employment opportunity for many people who have the talent, but lack the means or the confidence to progress their ideas.
“I would encourage anyone with a business or business idea to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week and find out what support is available to help them take a step forward.
“By helping people to help themselves, we are equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs to make a valuable contribution to both the economy and society.”
Visit www.graduateentrepreneurship.co.uk or www.gew.org.uk
