Academy fired up by Dragon Peter
ACCRINGTON Academy is bringing the boardroom to the classroom as it launches its new Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.
The initiative has kicked off its search to find the business leaders of tomorrow and applications are open for the first ever intake of students.
The tailored course, developed by Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones CBE, aims to equips young people with the practical skills and experience needed to excel in the working world.
Students aged 16-19 can enrol for the scheme and bosses say the Accrington Academy/ Peter Jones Enterprise Academy will ‘act as a hub of outstanding enterprise provision’ in the area.
Mr Jones said: “I’m absolutely delighted to
announce this opportunity for Accrington Academy to host a Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, and to help young people across Hyndburn and the surrounding areas develop the real-world business skills that will help them succeed in life.
“I believe all young people deserve a bright future and I started the Foundation with a clear goal – to improve young people’s lives.
“Good enterprise education is an essential element of this and should be part of all schools.
“We already run a number of successful enterprise programmes and offer high-quality qualifications, helping students fulfil their potential through a range of pioneering educational activities that encourage, educate and empower students, at all times championing enterprise.
“Now we are building on the success of our work to date and expanding our charitable provision by working in partnership with leading education providers through the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy Programme.
“The launch of the Accrington Academy/ Peter Jones Enterprise Academy will further help us create the next generation of business leaders, entrepreneurs and young people, with the skills to succeed in the world of work.”
Peter Motteram, Accrington Academy’s subject leader for business and enterprise, said they are ‘extremely excited’ to be able to offer the scheme to youngsters in Hyndburn.
He said: “This is a diverse and ‘hands-on’ course which gives young people the experience, skills and knowledge needed to build long, successful careers and will be a fantastic addition to our curriculum.
“It also ties in directly to our commitment to provide an Education with Character - an education which introduces our students to new and different experiences and broadens their horizons.”
Accrington Academy principal James Kerfoot added: “I passionately believe that education is about unlocking the creativity of young people and the Peter Jones Academy is a fantastic chance to enrich the education of students and enable them to develop these creative skills.”
For more information visit www.peterjonesfoundation.org