'Explore Enterprise' With The Prince's Trust

Unemployed people aged between 18 and 30 who would like to start a business are being invited to 'explore enterprise with the Prince's Trust'.

The Prince's Trust explore enterprise programme aims to help thousands of small businesses get off the ground, offering a package of cash, mentoring and practical support, including business plan writing workshops and financial planning.

Participants in the project are provided with:

• An information session where you can find out what the enterprise programme can do for you

• Free four-day explore enterprise workshops, which will help you with ideas and tips on how to start your own business

• Support with writing your business plan

• Test marketing grants of up to £250

• Financial support to start your business including loans up to £7,500 and grants up to £1,500 (conditions apply)

• Up to two years' support from a volunteer business mentor.



The Explore Enterprise course is for people who are aged 18-30 and:

• Are interested in setting up their own business, but haven't hit on the right idea yet

• Have a business idea they want help to explore

• Are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week.



The Enterprise programme course details are:

Belfast

Information Session: 25 May 2016

Training: 31 May – 3 June 2016



Information Session: 22 June 2016

Training: 27 – 30 June 2016



Derry~Londonderry

Information Session: 18 May 2016

Training: 23 – 26 May 2016



Information session: 29 June 2016

Training: 4 – 7 July 2016



Dungannon

Information Session: 8 June 2016

Training: 13 – 16 June 2016



Portadown

Information session: 22 June 2016

Training: 27 – 30 June 2016



To find out more information on venues or to apply, please call 028 9089 5000 to speak to a member of the Northern Ireland team. Alternatively, you can text "Call me" to 07983 385418, and your call will be returned within two working days.



(MH)