Hands-on Careers Education

The Enterprise Programme

Introduces learners to the world of work through a project-based curriculum with fun, hands-on activities.

Students will work together to plan, create and run a small enterprise, experiencing real-world roles, responsibilities and decision-making in a safe, supportive environment.

A powerful first step into life after education.
500+ Schools supported
2.5k+ Leaders trained
18k+ Young learners helped
500+ Schools supported
2.5k+ Leaders trained
18k+ Young learners helped

Get up to £1000 funding through the Talentino! Tycoon Programme

Learners get the opportunity to:

  • Build STEM employability and life skills in a language employers recognise
  • Try out different job roles and discover what they enjoy
  • Reflect on their strengths and next steps for growth as part of their careers learning
  • Develop confidence in professional environments

STEM Employability Skills

Numeracy

Applying number skills in real-life situations such as budgeting, pricing, counting and making decisions.

Communication

Building confidence to share ideas clearly, listen to others and express thoughts in a professional way.

Problem-Solving

Learning how to identify challenges, think through options and find practical solutions.

Teamwork

Working positively with others, contributing to shared goals and respecting different roles and ideas.

Negotiation

Developing the ability to discuss ideas, make choices and reach fair agreements with others.

Organisation

Strengthening planning, time management and task-management skills to work effectively and stay on track.

Motivation & Adaptability

Growing resilience, independence and the flexibility to respond positively when things change.

What’s included?

Our inclusive enterprise curriculum provides staff with accessible lesson plans and classroom resources created in collaboration with SEN teaching professionals.

Suitable for learners of mixed needs, ages and abilities.

Suitable for:

  • Drop-down or enrichment days
  • Class cover
  • Short blocks of lessons with minimal preparation
  • Targeted careers or life-skills projects

What’s covered?

The curriculum follows a clear enterprise journey over 10 lessons. Each lesson comes with ready-to-use lesson plans and teaching slides, as well as three differentiated versions adapated for pre-formal, semi-formal and formal learners.
  • Learn about roles, responsibilities and teamwork within structured group tasks
  • Explore employability and work-related themes through guided activities
  • Participate in an enterprise project with hands-on tasks that feel like real work
  • Develop an awareness of value, money and decision-making
  • Connect learning to school, community and local employer perspectives
  • Interact with external voices such as employers or community partners
  • Work towards a final project outcome that ties everything learnt together

Supporting resources

Employability digital
card set
2.5 hours tailored support or training
Business plan template

Talentino! Tycoon: Enterprise Funding Support

We’ve teamed up with the Peter Jones Foundation to create the Talentino! Tycoon Programme, enabling educational settings to access up to £1000 risk-free funding for Enterprises run by young people with SEND and/or learning difficulties.

The Talentino! Tycoon Award is awarded at the annual PJF Tycoon ceremony, celebrating enterprise success for learners. The Tycoon Programme builds confidence, employability skills, real-world readiness and self-belief that learners can draw on in their next steps and beyond.
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