CHALLENGE OR COMPETITION

Invite inspirational volunteers into your school to judge a project or an activity.

What is a Challenge/Competition?

A Competition or Challenge Event is a fitting end to a project in which young people use a group activity to solve a real-life business challenge, for example, pitch an idea for a new venture, or develop a new product concept. We connect you with local business volunteers to judge the efforts of young people and provide feedback.

The format/content of the competition must be pre-arranged or developed by the school.

What is the impact of a Challenge/Competition?

Competitions are a helpful way of structuring cross-curricular, or single subject, projects as they provide a clear target for young people giving tangible purpose and direction.

The ability to pitch an idea is a key transferable skill to any career path. Giving young people the opportunity to prepare and practice their pitching skills to real-life business leaders and receive feedback is valuable experience.

An extra-curricular experience of deadlines and feedback also validates the methodology of the school setting whilst providing an insight into the world of work.

Career Education Standard - I Can!

Here is one example per level of the areas of the "I can" framework that would typically be covered by engaging your young people in a competition event. Download the mapping document for more!

By the end of second level

• I believe I can maximise my potential in any type of work.

By the end of BGE

• I can evaluate risks when developing a business idea and explore different methods of setting up and sustaining an enterprise.

By the end of Senior Phase

• I can consistently demonstrate the skills, attributes and behaviours needed to sustain and progress my career.

Click below for more detailed Curricular Mapping

Get Started

We understand that your time as an educator is limited, which is why we have made our service as quick and easy as possible.

We will reach out to Business Leaders on your behalf and update you every step of the way, until the visit is completed.

Simply click the link below to search for Business Leaders in your local area and get started.