
The Language of Enterprise Schools Competition
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EBC has again partnered up with the Regional Language Network North East to run an exciting new competition - The Language of Enterprise.
This year's exciting competition is designed to give young people the opportunity to develop a prototype of a new product based on the Best of British products and plan its launch on the European Market.
The Language of Enterprise is aimed at inspiring young people to study a modern foreign language while developing their enterprise and creativity. Up for grabs are four cash prizes for schools to spend on language resources and trophies.
Use the following link to find out more about EBC's The Language of Enterprise
Hints, Tips and Much, Much More......
For schools which took part in The Language of Enterprise competition we created a special resources page to inspire you. Just visit the special Language of Enterprise resources page.
Partnerships in Action
To find out more about the business and school partnerships forged through the competition visit our special business and partnership page (currently under construction).
 The Language of Enterprise regional competition is open to Year 7 pupils in Years 7,8 or 9 (KS3 or KS4) from across the region.
Schools and their business supporters are being assisted in the challenge by Durham University and Sunderland University undergraduates with specialist language skills.

As well as giving pupils an exciting opportunity to gain an insight into the importance and value of modern foreign language skills in the workplace, EBC's Language of Enterprise competition will see participating young people:
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Gain an insight into the value of a modern foreign language in the world of business and entrepreneourship.
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Develop their modern foreign language skills.
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Increase their knowledge of the global market and opportunities to launch new products onto the European market.
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Gain an insight into all stages of product development - from initial ideas conception through to production and product launch, securing finance and attracting investors.
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Develop key employability skills including team work, communication, independent thinking and accessing advice and guidance.
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Benefit from the development of partnerships between businesses and schools.
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Increase their knowledge of career opportunities open to students studying a foreign language.
- Gain an opportunity to meet current under graduates following study programmes which integrate modern foreign language skills and learn more about the range of potential study routes open to them.
Find out more
You find out how you can get involved in The Language of Enterprise competition by reading our information sheet or contacting Sarah Butler or Christine Vickers at EBC on (0191) 516 6411.

Competition sponsors
The Regional Language Network North East offers professional assistance to help North East Businesses:
- Develop language skills
- Develop knowledge of other business cultures
- Improve business performance in international markets
- Link with language service professionalsPublicise case studies highlighting best practice
Working in close co-operation with businesses, language service providers and partner organisations RLN NE is building a thriving network to continue to develop the region's competitiveness. Visit the Regional Language Network North East
This year's competition follows on from EBC's successful Language of Leisure competition in 2009 which saw school pupils challenged to work with a business supporter from the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector to develop a marketing campaign for their business supporter's organisation which promoted that business to international visitors.
The winning school received a cash prize to spend on resources for its language department. Winners were selected after showcasing their work at a regional event You can find out more about that competition by visiting our special Language of Leisure page.
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