WHO WE ARE

Young Enterprise Northern Ireland is a charity that delivers enterprise and financial education to young people across Northern Ireland. We work with schools, colleges, and youth groups to help students develop business and life skills. We are a member Junior Achievement one of the world’s largest educational non-profits, helping prepare young people for their futures by delivering hands-on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, employability, financial literacy.

Young Enterprise Northern Ireland operates under licence to Young Enterprise UK.

We are part of Junior Achievement network, giving us access to evidence based research and global best practice.

Globally more than 700,000 volunteers and teachers mentor and inspire over 19 million students in 100+ countries.

OUR WORK

We partner with business and education to provide opportunities for young people in Northern Ireland to develop entrepreneurial skills, culture and ambitions . Through hands-on experiences, like running their own business and tackling real-world financial and business challenges, young people develop the critical skills employers need: communication, creativity, teamwork, resilience, sustainability and commercial awareness.

WHY WE DO IT

Young Enterprise prepares young people for the future by equipping them with the confidence, creativity, and skills needed in a changing economy. Our mission is to ensure all young people across Northern Ireland get the opportunity to access inclusive entrepreneurship education, regardless of age, social background, or ability.