27 Jun 2009
YES teams present oral business plans
The six YES teams from Whakatane High School, Opotiki College, Edgecumbe College and Trident High School presented their oral business plans to a panel of judges last month.
The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is a business course based on hands-on experience, requiring students to set up and run their own enterprise for the school year.
The oral business presentation makes up 30 percent of the overall mark for the year and is designed to give the students experience in public speaking and presentation skills.
Judges were Stephen Clayton from ASB, Rick Carr from Waiariki Polytechnic and Roberta Ripaki from the Ministry of Social Development.
Toi-EDA staff member and YES co-ordinator Ros Hoskins said students would be launching their products in the next school term and would have an opportunity to showcase their products at the Beacon Business and Leisure Show.
Meanwhile, Asta McKain (pictured) from Opotiki College has been chosen as the Bay of Plenty representative for the Global Enterprise Challenge, a 24-hour business challenge being held in Auckland in July.
Interested students had to apply for a place and her success reflects Asta's outstanding ability. Eighty students from around the country who are participating in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme have been chosen for the challenge and will compete for a place in the team representing New Zealand in the world championship.
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