Prince's Trust Explore Enterprise Programme Announced

A number of upcoming information events have been announced for the Prince's Trust Explore Enterprise Programme, which aims to help 18-30-year-old unemployed people to start a business.

The programme offers a package of mentoring and practical support, including business plan writing workshops and financial planning.

Participants will be 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 of up to £5,000 and small grants in special circumstances (conditions apply)

• up to two years support from a volunteer business mentor

Upcoming dates include:

Belfast

Info session: 11:00, Wednesday 15 November

Venue: Entrepreneurial Spark, Lombard House, 6th Floor, 10-20 Lombard Street, Belfast, BT1 1RD

Info session: 11:00, Wednesday 22 November

Course: Monday 27 – Thursday 30 November

Info session: 11:00, Wednesday 6 December

Course: Monday 11 – Thursday 14 December

Venue: The Prince's Trust, Unit 8 Weavers Court, Belfast BT12 5GH

Derry~Londonderry

Info session: 11:00, Tuesday 14 and Tuesday 21 November

Course: Monday 27 – Thursday 30 November

Venue: Ulster Bank, Da Vinci Complex, Culmore Road, BT48 8JB

Lisburn

Info session: 11:00, Monday 13 November

Venue: Lagan View Enterprise Centre, 69 Drumbeg Drive, Lisburn BT28 1QJ

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)