Challenge finals for pupils

Published on 8th November 2007 in News

Students from The Snaith School have won a coveted place at the finals of the Real Business Challenge, which takes place at Xscape in Castleford on November 16.

The Snaith School is one of 12 across the region, selected for the final from an original 64, who were asked to develop an environmental strategy for Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. During the day, the year ten team will have the chance to meet and learn from Kristina Grimes, the star of BBC's The Apprentice. Kristina will be motivating and coaching the finalists as they work against the clock to develop a viable business strategy for the launch of a new soft drink.

Now in its third year, the Real Business Challenge is funded by Yorkshire Forward, supported by the Young People's Enterprise Forum and developed by Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd. The Humber Education Business Partnership is organising the school's involvement.

The Real Business Challenge gives young people first hand experience of running a business and the challenges this presents for companies today. During the final the students will work alongside an experienced business professional from Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd.