Aston University has a long history of supporting entrepreneurs. Through our renowned placement programme, innovative collaboration programmes such as SPEED WM and BSEEN and close links with business we endeavour to develop the entrepreneurial mind set of our students and graduates.
The Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network (BSEEN) assists graduates to set up their own businesses in the Birmingham area which support the regional priorities of: increasing employment and retaining graduate skills. In just 18 months, BSEEN has made a very effective contribution to the region's economy, supporting the retention of key skills and enhancing the career prospects of unemployed graduates. Over 450 graduates from the local community have developed a greater knowledge of enterprise through networking events and career aspirations have been raised. Over 90 businesses have also been supported with extensive mentoring and support during this period.
Student Placements for Entrepreneurs in Education West Midlands (SPEED WM) is part funded by European Regional Development Fund. At Aston University, SPEED WM is being managed by the Careers Centre, and aims to help students to develop their business ideas and to become the entrepreneurs of the future.
Aston's students also play a crucial part in harnessing, aiding, developing and showcasing the entrepreneurial talent of students reading at Aston University through our Aston Entrepreneurship Academy and other extra-curricular activities such as SIFE.
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