UnLtd's mission is to reach out and unleash the energies of people who can transform the world in which they live. We call these people social entrepreneurs.
UnLtd search for pioneering Further Education Colleges
UnLtd programme
UnLtd has launched an England-wide search for six pioneering Further Education Colleges who are looking to establish or develop social entrepreneurship support as part of their offer to students.
The selected Partner Colleges will receive funding for an awards pot for social venture creation plus access to UnLtd's skills and expertise over a 12 month period.
For more information about the programme click here
UnLtd and HEFCE launch new HE support initiative
UnLtd Programme
We've launched a new programme in partnership with the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The initiative follows on from our previous very successful collaboration with HEFCE - the Higher Education Social Entrepreneurship (HE SE) Awards.
UnLtd will work with Higher Education Institutions in England to resource and support social entrepreneurship. We'll provide private sector through UnLtd Connect, and help the Universities and Colleges develop long-term support structures.
For more information about the initiative, click here
Applications are now open to all HEFCE funded Higher Education Institutions. Closing date: Thursday 31st May 2012
Innovation & Partnership: The role of social entrepreneurs in an ageing society
UnLtd Event
Following a series of successful programmes both for and by older people, UnLtd recently held a dynamic and inspiring national conference in London looking at the positive opportunities that social entrepreneurship offers the age sector. Celebrating the achievements of our Award Winners, the event discussed how the many different organisations operating in the age economy could work effectively with social entrepreneurs to promote and nurture solutions to ageing issues.
To find out more click here
Older Social Entrepreneurs: untapped creators of positive change
UnLtd Report
Our ageing society faces many challenges. However, with 28.4 million people predicted to be over 50 by 2033, there is also a growing wealth of untapped potential offered by this age group.
In the 4th paper of our Findings Series, we focus on what we've learned from social entrepreneurs aged 50 and over. Our findings show the personal benefit experienced by the social entrepreneur as well as the social and economic impact their ventures create.
To read the report click here
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view all newsVirgin Media have launched a new initiative called The Project which will provide young people with training, an enterprise qualification and work placement in the creative and/or events sector.
Applications are open to young people aged 18 to 29 years old, who are passionate and enthusiastic, as well as an interest in gaining employment or building a business within the creative and/or events sector. 100 young people will be selected.
10 of the most promising young people will then be commissioned to produce a festival, hands-on experience at some of the UK's top events and an opportunity to gain paid work within the industry over three months, as well as mentoring from event professionals.
Applications close on Tuesday 22 May at 23:59.
For more information about the initiative or to apply click here
UnLtd alumni receives £250,000 for new pilot
UnLtd alumni Future First have received £250,000 from the Cabinet Office and a part-matching grant from ZING, to fund a pilot of a new Future First service in 500 schools across England.
The service will support schools in collecting data from young people before they leave, on an opt-in basis. Through regular SMS (texts), Facebook and Email, it will keep former students updated on developments at the school and the school updated on their progress.
By engaging alumni with their former schools, they can develop a network able to provide relatable role models for current students, as well as potential to provide access to work shadowing and work experience opportunities.
Schools interested in joining the pilot can sign up by clicking here. For more information about Future First click here
