Slough Borough Council extends skills programme to more young people

Slough Borough Council’s Entrepreneur Skills Challenge programme will be rolled out to more schools and colleges in the town, after extra funding was secured. 

Backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and developed with the Safer Langley Partnership, the programme first ran at Langley College earlier this year.

Behavioural specialists Lime led the sessions, which saw students from business skills, IT and hairdressing courses take part in a digital simulation. 

They went through business decision-making, set up virtual enterprises, tested trading strategies and handled real-world business scenarios. 

Students also discussed problem-solving, adaptability and resilience.

Councillor Puja Bedi, Lead Member Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning at Slough Borough Council, said: “This project offers a unique perspective for students and enables them to build key business skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and financial literacy. 

“This supports our commitment to skills development, innovation and business growth and ensures students develop the skills they need for future careers. 

“It is an exciting and interactive approach, and with the funding extension, we hope it inspires more young people and encourages them to think big and maybe start up a business of their own one day.”