Young People's Entrepreneurial Spirit Shines in Strathfoyle

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The evening celebration marked a significant milestone for eleven young people from Strathfoyle, who successfully completed the SYCH project. With funding from the Big Deal Lottery Fund, they embarked on various projects, including the Entrepreneurial project, which saw them open and run a business called the Smoothie Heroes within the youth centre. Under the guidance of Stephen Doherty, the young people developed essential skills in marketing, management, and leadership, while promoting healthier eating habits among their peers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SYCH project, funded by the Big Deal Lottery Fund, enabled eleven young people from Strathfoyle to undertake various projects, including Entrepreneurial, WELB Good Relations Programme, and Northern Bank Money Matters Programme.
  • The Entrepreneurial project saw the young people establish and successfully run a business called the Smoothie Heroes within the youth centre, selling freshly made smoothies and toasties.
  • The business operated five evenings a week for six weeks, addressing marketing, advertising, stock management, and business management issues.
  • The project enhanced the young people's skills in personal organization, time management, leadership development, and interpersonal relationships.
  • The group donated their profit to the local St Vincent De Paul, which helps people in need within the Strathfoyle estate.
  • The president of the local St Peter's conference, John Doherty, accepted the donation and praised the young people for their kind gesture.
  • The Entrepreneurial project ignited social awareness and developed the young people's talents to make a unique, innovative, and creative contribution to the world of work.

Statistics:

  • Eleven young people from Strathfoyle participated in the SYCH project.
  • The business, Smoothie Heroes, operated for six weeks, five evenings a week.
  • The Big Deal Lottery Fund provided the necessary funding for the project.
  • The young people's donation supported the local St Vincent De Paul, a charity serving the Strathfoyle community.

Sources:

  • Big Deal Lottery Fund
  • SYCH project
  • St Vincent De Paul
  • St Peter's conference