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The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy

My ambition for training the next generation of entrepreneurs came true in the form of the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, the U.K's first ever full-time education programme in enterprise and entrepreneurship providing new and unique qualifications in enterprise and entrepreneurship.

The academy's mission is to be a catalyst for cultural change in the UK, encouraging and stimulating more entrepreneurial activity - as well as equipping young people for the future by providing them with the skills and confidence to aim higher and be more successful in relation to enterprise in the workplace or starting their own businesses.

Why am I doing it?

Well, I believe there's a stark difference in the entrepreneurial mindset between the UK and the US.

Here, we tend to take a ‘can I?’ approach whereas in the US the ‘I can’ belief is instilled from an early age.

If the UK economy is to continue to grow, we need to create the right learning environment for all our children, where their talents can be developed so they can go out into the workplace or business and prosper.

I am delighted to have achieved such strong support for my academy and I applaud and appreciate the personal interest from Government bodies and their action in helping me get it off the ground. I'm extremely grateful that a number of big businesses and other organisations have also given their backing to the PJEA.

Andy Bond, Chief Executive of Asda, told us:

“I think a National Enterprise Academy that is giving teenagers a talent toolkit for entrepreneurialism is a fantastic idea. Softer skills that are more aligned to the workplace such as communication and problem-solving are vital for a front-line customer facing business like ours, and I personally can't wait to meet and interview its first crop of qualified students.”

And Bill Murphy, Managing Director, BT Business said:

“We applaud Peter Jones' National Enterprise Academy concept with its focus on unlocking the entrepreneurial talents of the nation's young people, and we look forward to working with the future generation of innovative employees and businesses it aims to encourage.“

I am proud to be working with a team of dedicated and passionate staff who have made, and are continuing to make the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy a reality. Now you?ve heard it from me see below the official line from my team at the National Enterprise Academy and information on how to apply.

The Peter Jones Enterprise Academy is...

1. Distinctive- The PJEA is a unique accredited academy giving teenagers the skills and mindset needed to succeed in setting up their own businesses or to shine in an established business.
2. Cutting-Edge- The PJEA uses a new approach to teaching by focusing on learning by doing as well as classroom learning. Students get to work on real life businesses and benefit from coaching and mentorship from real business owners.
3. Business Led- The PJEA gives students an opportunity to learn how to start their own businesses or shine within established businesses. Many top companies, including Orange, are involved with the PJEA to support, teach, coach and mentor the students.
4. Open for Enrolment - Visit the website www.pjea.org to find out more.