On the 10th July 2025, The Platform Project will be hosting a ‘Big Business Day’ for Secondary schools in Swindon & Wiltshire at The Hilton Hotel. The day will include an inter-school enterprise competition, guest speakers and an alternative careers fair showcasing the amazing companies and entrepreneurs based in Swindon & Wiltshire.
This event is a great opportunity to support young people to develop a range of practical and entrepreneurial skills that will help them when they go into the world of work whether that’s self-employment, employment or being the next CEO of a worldwide company!
Creative Enterprise Competition (Dragons Den Style!)
Guest Speakers (Entrepreneurs, Influencers, & a range of Industry Experts)
Employability & Career Advice From Local Businesses
Games, Prizes & Much More…
Schools need to register teams by the
23rd May 2025
Year 9 - Year 12 students
Tickets £8 per student (Staff come for FREE)
Lunch & Refreshments provided
Schools must provide staff & travel.
Teams must be a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 Multiple Team entries are accepted.
For further information call 01793 225708
or email fiona.simpson@platformproject.co.uk
Big Business Day 2024
About Us:
The Platform Project is an innovative non-profit based in Swindon that helps young people develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to launch their career. We work closely with local authorities, education institutions and local employers in order to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing work ready, capable and confident entry level talent, whilst levelling the playing field for young people who haven't had the opportunity to thrive.
Our unique concept of a 'training workplace' provides an accelerated development environment for young people to access real workplace experiences. The live, structured and practical projects help them break down any barriers they may be facing that are preventing them from transitioning into and succeeding in further education, paid work or self-employment.
Our nurturing and flexible ethos encourages young people to develop their passions into professions, build their CV and work ready skills, enabling them to thrive in a professional environment. This proven development model introduces young people to a range of different career skills and youth led business options resulting in an 89% success rate.