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Nurturing the next generation of social entrepreneurs
The Chrysalis School for Young Social Entrepreneurs in Kampala, Uganda, empowers children between 7 and 11 years old to be change makers in their communities and shows them how to sustain their own social enterprise projects. Founded by Social Enterprise Africa, the Chrysalis School, whose motto is “Spread your wings and fly”, selects young change makers who have a passion to develop their communities from villages, slum districts and rural areas.
Get Britain Trading needs you
All eyes around the world are expected to be on the UK this year as we take centre stage for some notable events. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games should provide a welcome and positive economic boost in these difficult and challenging times.
Manufacturing gains, but economy fragile
The latest figures from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Survey reveal that, although on the brink of leaving recession, the economy during 2010 will remain fragile. But manufacturers, in particular, are feeling more confident.
Minister to answer webcast questions on apprenticeships
Yvette Cooper, Secretary of Sate at the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) will be joined by Apprentice winner Tim Campbell, Tim Smit of the Eden Project and John Wright of the FSB to answer your questions on apprenticeships and internships.
Staff beat £230 million a day cost of big freeze
Kids are off school, people can’t get into work and the big freeze is a source of misery or joy, depending on whether you’re throwing snowballs or stuck on the A3. But employee absenteeism during the bad weather could cost business £230 million a day.
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