Speaker:- Patrick Simpson

Big Pitch

To introduce students 13 years of age to business and entrepreneur skills.

The project takes young students through the process of starting and running a successful business. The aim being to ensure that the business is sustainable. Students choose a product, design, manufacture and market the product. Members of the Rotary Club mentor the students throughout the process. The Club provides opportunities for the students to sell there product to the public. Profit and loss accounts are then prepared. The groups present to members of the Club and the finalists present to all Club members to determine the winners. The Big pitch is about providing skills to young people to use in everyday life and ensure the business is sustainable.