Dragons' Den Workshop in Powys PRU

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for a brand new blog post! 

Last week we delivered our popular Dragons' Den Workshop in Powys PRU, and we thoroughly enjoyed the day! We headed to Powys with the intention of showing young people how they can succeed in business by initially teaching them the basic skills for being an entrepreneur. 

The workshop initially taught the young individuals to understand entrepreneurship, and what it takes to become an entrepreneur. They identified modern-day entrepreneurs and considered Sir Alan Sugar to be a key role model for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Working in small teams, the participants had to brainstorm ideas to consider what could be a successful, innovative product that would impress the Dragons, encouraging them to invest in their business idea. 

Once they had developed a business idea, participants then used their maths skills to calculate e.g., profit and loss, how much it would cost to make a prototype, and how much it would subsequently cost to create their final product etc., proving and highlighting our main aim, which is to demonstrate that maths is used in everyone's everyday and working lives. 

After fashioning their ideas, the participants then created their products, ensuring they used the best products they could get for the most affordable price. This part of the workshop was enjoyed by all. The learners began to really understand entrepreneurship, and how exciting and life-changing this workshop was to not only developing their maths skills, but also improving their other life skills e.g., working as part of a team, communication,  application of number, improving one's own learning and performance, and problem solving skills. 

Participants then prepared to meet the Dragons and confidently presented their finished products and business plans. 

We thoroughly enjoyed delivering the workshop, and we hope that we encouraged the participants to strive to reach their potentials, whether they are inspired to start their own businesses, or just want to find a part-time job. 

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