Best youth entrepreneurship project
Applicants in this category have all developed an exceptional project that has showcased the creativity and importance of youth entrepreneurship and job creation. Out of nine applicants, the five chambers below have been selected by the jury to present their projects at the ICC WCF 8th World Chambers Congress in Doha, Qatar, 22-25 April.
Youth entrepreneurship development programme ENTRUM - Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The youth entrepreneurship development programme ENTRUM, launched by the Estonian CCI in cooperation with the Estonian Energy Corporation “Eesti Energia” and based on voluntary contributions of public, private and non-profit sectors, has become a leading power of national youth entrepreneurship development in Estonia. The aim is to create a new generation of Estonians with strong entrepreneurial mind-sets and practical skills, professional contacts and experience of launching business ideas. Its direct target group is 13-19 year old youngsters. ENTRUM is the first private sector initiative in the field of youth entrepreneurship development, where methodology was designed and implemented by entrepreneurs taking into consideration the needs, values and development perspectives of modern economy. Entrepreneurs participate also as coaches and mentors.
Youth entrepreneurship development - Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the first Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan that has taken initiatives for youth development and the promotion of entrepreneurship. A young entrepreneurs forum has been created to motivate youths towards entrepreneurship so that youngsters could enter into the mainstream business world, embark on an entrepreneurial career, and contribute positively to developing the national economy.
Istanbul fashion atelier - Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
As one of the locomotive sectors of Turkey, textile is one of the priority sectors of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce. Although Turkey is already a center of attraction for global clothing brands, its reputation is owed and limited to high-quality raw materials rather than fashionable end-products. The new policy should be to add value to the process focusing on the fashion industry. Therefore, young designers should be supported intellectually and financially so that they can convert their talent into business. The Istanbul Fashion atelier project has been initiated by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce to improve the competitiveness of young entrepreneurs in the fashion industry.
Local annual career expo - Middelburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Middelburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Department of Education and Steve Tshwete Local Municipality (STLM) are in partnership for addressing the skills shortage in the STLM area. There is a huge skill shortage in the local municipal area. The local demand and the supply on skills development are not balanced and awareness should be created amongst learners on what opportunities the area contains. It has become clear that the local industry requirements, with specific reference to technical skills are not being met. The purpose of the career expo is to expose the local youths to career opportunities in the Steve Tshwete Municipal area. The focus is on Grade 9 (making subject choices) and Grade 11/Grade 12 (ready to leave school).
South Australian young entrepreneur scheme (SAYES) - South Australian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc
The South Australian Young Entrepreneur Scheme (SAYES) aims to provide young South Australians with the skills and confidence to develop and implement their business ideas.