Upcoming Opportunities
Make Your Mark in the Markets 2010: Enterprise UK
Deadline for submissions: 22nd March 2010. All entries must be received by 5pm (GMT)
Make Your Mark in the Markets launched in 2008 with the aim of giving budding entrepreneurs with an innovative idea for a product or service, the opportunity to trade for free within their local market. This project gives early stage entrepreneurs the opportunity to start or grow a business.
The main aim is to encourage people to make their ideas happen and experience the reality of starting a business.
*About the entry process
- Online entry will close at 5pm (GMT) on 22nd March 2010.
- All applications will be judged by representatives from all partners involved. Judges will be looking for innovative products and services and commercial awareness.
- Shortlist applicants will be announced on 5th April 2010.
- All shortlisted applicants will be given the opportunity to trade for free for up to ten days in a local market. During this period the applicant will be visited by a member of the judging panel, who will assess applicant’s actual sales, customer feedback and presentation of stall.
- After shortlist trading period two winners will be announced.
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CEBE Student Award 2010
Deadline for submissions: 9th April 2010
'How has project work enhanced your learning experience'
From the start of many built environment courses, there is an enormous range of subject knowledge to impart and this is often shaped by lecturers' interests, expertise and values. Project work can however provide an opportunity for students to actively tailor their own learning based on personal interests and experiences. In some cases you may have worked closely with lecturers to help you define activities that are most appropriate to your needs. This year's CEBE student competition provides you with an opportunity to think about your own role and input to such a project(s) and how this has impacted on your learning experience.
Entries may be submitted in the form of a 1000 word essay or an alternative media format of your choice.
The winner will receive £300 and the runner-up £200 For information contact the CEBE.
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WorldSkills UK 2009/10 is open!
Deadline for submissions: 19 March 2010
Last year, around 4,000 people registered their interest in a WorldSkills UK competition. This is the last chance to enter (for most competitions) in order to be in with a chance of competing at WorldSkills London 2011.
UK Skills will consider outstanding performers from this cycle of competitions (2009/10), to join the short list for the team that goes on to represent the UK at WorldSkills London 2011.
WorldSkills UK is on the hunt for talented individuals to take part in this year’s series of competitions where the best skilled people in the country will battle it out against each other to be crowned the UK’s best. WorldSkills UK is open to young people and adults who have gained, or are working towards vocational skills.
Further information from the Worldskills UK site
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Enterprise Ireland Student Enterprise Awards 2010
Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday, 14 April 2010.
The 2010 Student Awards, sponsored jointly by Enterprise Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and Cruickshanks are once again offering third level students across Ireland the chance to compete for the coveted title of College Entrepreneurs of the Year and win a share in the incredible prize fund totalling €50,000 cash & Mentor Support.
All you need to do is demonstrate to the judges that your business idea is viable, well thought out and well researched and you’re on your way! Ideally your idea should be based on a manufacturing project or an internationally traded service.
This years competition details are available online at www.studententerpriseawards.com
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Closed Competitions - Take Note for Next Year
Belfast Telegraph Young Web Designer of the Year
Entries are now closed for the above competition. Further information on the progress of the competition can be found at the Belfast Telegraph entry page
The Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2010
Entries opened on 17th November for these awards. Visit the Telegraph website for more details for more details.
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Recent SERC Award Winners
Make Your Mark Challenge
This year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week began on Monday 16th November with the Make Your Mark challenge. The competition instructions are launched late on Sunday night and students have until the end of Monday to create a product, competitor analysis, financial plan and sales pitch. This year’s theme was “Don’t be a carbon copy” and asked students to design a low carbon product with a local link. Four groups of students participated across the College; 2 in Bangor, 1 in Lisburn and 1 in Downpatrick. Four wonderful ideas were put forward, but only one could be put forward. The winning group came from Bangor and their idea has now been submitted to the regional level.
Future Students of Business
The Association of NI Colleges partnered with the Federation of Small Businesses, recently held their 2009 Future Students of Business Awards. A number of SERC students entered the competition and three students were selected to represent the College. Each was awarded £350 by ANIC/FSB. The students were Jemma Campbell, Adrianne Peltz and James Nyautenha
The Future's White the Future's Bright
Crossgar girl Orla O’Boyle recently beat off stiff competition from fourteen other competitors to be crowned SERC Future Chef Champion 2009
College Students Recognised at CIPD Awards
The Northern Ireland Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) rewarded College students for their outstanding achievements.