Our Impact

Helping Young People Build Skills, Confidence And Ambition

Young Enterprise NI works with young people across Northern Ireland to help them discover their potential and take confident next steps into the future.

92,161young people reached in 2025/26
1,445programmes delivered
306schools supported across Northern Ireland
250volunteers shared their experience
149business partners helped bring learning to life

The Journey

From Classroom To Career

1

Discover

Young people explore work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship through practical experiences.

2

Build

They develop confidence, communication, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills.

3

Believe

Hands-on learning, role models and feedback help young people build belief in their own ability.

4

Progress

They become more prepared for employment, enterprise, further learning and future career decisions.

Programmes

Impact Across Every Stage

Primary

Early enterprise experiences help pupils practise teamwork, creativity, problem solving and confidence.

Post-Primary

Programmes connect classroom learning with the world of work and help young people raise aspirations.

Company Programme

Learners build businesses, test ideas, sell products and gain real insight into entrepreneurship.

Financial Capability

Young people explore earning, spending, budgeting, credit, debt and how to keep their money safe.

Real Stories

Impact In Their Own Words

“The volunteer made business feel real. I realised I could actually see myself doing this one day.”Annie, Student
“Young Enterprise consistently demonstrates excellence in delivering innovative, engaging, and economically relevant programmes.”Hilary Harbinson, Principal
“I have seen the value that Young Enterprise brings to developing entrepreneurial skills in young people from all backgrounds. These skills are vital, in addition to academic qualification, helping young people as they look to plan out their future career pathways.”Nick Whelan, Group Chief Executive, Dale Farm

Reports

Read The Evidence