Over 50 of Merseyside’s most successful business leaders launch new training course to support next generation of entrepreneurs.
Successful applicants will receive hands-on experience from a unique network of the region’s most successful founders
An unrivalled network of the city’s most successful entrepreneurs has joined forces to lend their support and experience to a unique academic course in entrepreneurship, delivered at the region’s largest further education college.
The City of Liverpool College has developed the course in close collaboration with the impressive entrepreneur network, carefully ensuring it meets the mark for the next generation of business founders.
The course lines up with the college’s dedicated focus on ‘careers not courses’ and sits within The College for Business, the college’s specialist business training arm.
Real-world experience, confidence, dealing with isolation and finding and using an appropriate support network are some of the key struggles for those starting their own businesses.
During the course, candidates work alongside business leaders on fast-paced, real-world projects which garner real-life results.
The course also includes interactive ‘masterclass’ sessions to develop the next generation of business superstars.
With continuous and bespoke support from the successful, real-life entrepreneurs, candidates will also develop their own business’s plan, to equip them with their own individual business strategy and in-depth understanding of what it takes to start their own company.
Stephanie Barney, CEO and co-founder of Girls On The Go, is one of the business leaders delivering regular masterclasses as part of the course.
She launched Girls On The Go, a social enterprise helping to combat female loneliness, in September 2023, with her two business partners Martin Mach and Caitlin Lewing.
They have quickly risen to success, notably partnering with brands like UNIQLO and Liverpool Women’s Football Club. They deliver an average of 13 events every week across Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.
She said: ‘I am incredibly excited about the launch of this course, because I understand that mentoring and support is so important when building a successful business.
“There are so many practical tips we can provide to the students to ensure they hit the ground running. I’m looking forward to working closely with them, to share my learnings and offer direct support.’