Enterprising Belfast pupils winUKaward
YOUNG entrepreneurs from Belfast Boys’ Model and Mercy College who united to establish the company MindSight have won the Pursuit of Opportunity Award at the Young Enterprise national final.
The ceremony in London celebrated the top 14 UK student companies set up and run over one academic year as part of the Young Enterprise Company Programme. The Pursuit of Opportunity Award is presented to the team that has successfully pursued partnerships with other organisations.
Shared education team MindSight won with their social enterprise comprising of a mental health app and mental health training for schools. Their app aims to break down the stigma surrounding the sensitive topic of mental well-being and has helped them create partnerships with Inspire and Change Your Mind campaigns.