Business & Enterprise Challenge
Teams of students run a manufacturing business for the day, taking on the roles of CEO, Head of Marketing, Accountant etc.
Curriculum Topics: Number, Statistics.
Years 7-11
How the day works?
Teams of students run a manufacturing business for the day, taking on the roles of CEO, Head of Marketing, Accountant etc. They will:
- Manufacture products, buy supplies and sell their products
- Produce marketing campaigns and win orders from buyers
- Manage their finances and operate their bank account
- Deal with emergencies e.g. stock market crash or a strike
The day is fast and furious, sometimes stressful (just like the real working world!) and hugely exciting for students and teachers.
SATRO Business Challenges are suitable for all abilities. All our games are delivered by expert staff who will bring with them all the equipment required, and involve volunteer business people from all areas of the working world, giving young people a chance to talk to 'business ambassadors' about their day jobs.
‘It was great, really engaging and really excellent life skills. Some students put themselves out there and never usually would.’ Ashcombe School
Run by SATRO tutors and supported by industry volunteers where appropriate, our full day events are designed for groups of up to 120 students (dependent on venue capacity) but are adaptable to meet your needs, so please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
What are the benefits of this activity?
How Students Benefit:
- Engages them in problem solving and working to tight deadlines, individually and in teams
- Brings Numeracy and Literacy to life in a practical, hands-on way
- Understand job roles and how a business works
- Gives them experience of working with business people and an opportunity to discuss careers.
How Teachers Benefit:
- Helps enhance the national curriculum and reinforce learning objectives
- Links the curriculum to career opportunities
- Enables teachers to develop links with businesses for the future
- Contributes towards continuous professional development programmes.
How Schools Benefit:
- Assists with meeting requirements to achieve specialist status in Business & Enterprise
- Helps enhance the schools' reputation
- Develops links to local companies through the business volunteers involved in the activity.
