FIRST’s Role in Empowering Young Entrepreneurs: The Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy

At FIRST, we were thrilled to be commissioned by Newcastle University to consult on the development of the new Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy. Tasked with kick-starting ideas and content for the Academy’s enterprise skills offer for schools and colleges, we played a key role in shaping the educational framework.

Our contributions were key in developing the Academy’s foundation and approach to entrepreneurial education. Here's how FIRST made a significant impact:

• Created youth-led content through enterprise workshops and videos, laying the groundwork for the Academy’s practical learning approach.
  
  
• Cultivated innovation by identifying gaps and opportunities, shaping the Academy’s strategy to support youth entrepreneurship.
  
  
• Championed diverse voices by showcasing young entrepreneurs’ stories, making entrepreneurship relatable and central to the Academy’s mission.
  
  
• Utilised data-driven insights and industry expertise, shaping recommendations that influenced the Academy’s educational framework.

The Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy is a powerful example of what can be achieved when young people are given the tools and support to explore entrepreneurship - Rob Wood's vision of inspiring young minds aligns perfectly with FIRST’s long-standing commitment to empowering underrepresented communities.

Looking Ahead

At FIRST, we are eager to continue empowering entrepreneurial mindsets and supporting projects that help young people realise their potential. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to seeking out new opportunities that will further our mission of transforming lives through enterprise skill and entrepreneurship education.

For more information about FIRST’s work and upcoming projects, please get in touch. We are always looking for new partnerships and opportunities to make a lasting impact. To visit the Rob Wood Enterprising Futures Academy to see how you can get involved, visit here.