Published: 09/08/2021
COPELAND Council is offering young entrepreneurs the chance to be part of its new mentorship programme.
Business minded young residents aged 16 to 25 will receive one-to-one mentorship from experienced professionals and a bespoke one-day course covering business viability, networking, management skills and more.
The young entrepreneurs will also receive a £300 grant to support their business idea and a free pitch at Copeland’s monthly Young Entrepreneurs’ Market in Whitehaven.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people in Copeland.
“Support and mentorship at the beginning of a young entrepreneur’s career can make a significant difference to the success of a business.
“We’re delighted to be getting behind our young people and supporting them with experience, advice, guidance and grants to help make sure they have everything they need in order for their business to thrive in Copeland, and beyond.
“It not only gives the young people an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, it gives those professionals the chance to improve their own businesses as they take the opportunity to learn from future young leaders.
“The mentors will provide valuable business insight, experience, encouragement and moral support and the bespoke course will provide the foundations for running a successful business.
“We’re also providing a £300 grant to support with business-related costs and a free pitch at our monthly market where the young people will be surrounded by like-minded individuals and others have a chance to purchase goods and support the young people.
“I’d encourage any young person with a business idea and a drive to succeed to get in touch and not to miss the opportunity to benefit from this fantastic offer of support.”
Young entrepreneurs in Copeland should email Jenny Brumby, Business Liaison Officer, at jenny.brumby@copeland.gov.uk by no later than September 1.
