Education for Enterprise

SME & Iwi Partnerships

Community partnerships are central to enterprising learning and the Nelson Region is delighted to have Chris Short as their E4E Business Coordinator.   Chris’ role is to develop links into the business community and with iwi organisations.
 

Vision

To create authentic learning opportunities and valuable partnerships between students and the regions small to medium enterprises and iwi organisations.
 

Exciting Opportunities Already Underway

In Nelson, E4E is already working with a number of partnerships between students and businesses, developing students’ learning.

• Students are developing an appreciation of the importance of our local industries to the economy and to the people of the region.
• Students are linking education with outcomes in a real world business context.
• Schools and students are seeing education as a partnership, with businesses playing a part in embedding enterprising culture in our young people.
• Students are given the opportunity to develop key competencies that will benefit them greatly throughout their lives such as leadership, innovation, creativity, initiative, and teamwork.

Resources

Technology - Students Creating Wood Products

Students are embarking on a project to develop innovative furniture products from a single sheet of ply without using screws or fixings.    The furniture must be able to be flat packed and slotted together easily.

Science - House of the Year
Students are setting about designing a house in a scale model using sustainable design principles ensuring energy efficiency and practicality.

Social Studies & Technology - Animal Safety

Students are assisting with the production of a dog safety resource that can be delivered to children between 8 and 10 years, researching the information and designing material and a short DVD.

Maths & Technology
Students are assisting a local tourism operator to better understand their market by gathering research data and assisting with promotional materials.
 

These are just a few samples of the great partnership between students and local business, benefiting learning and contributing to a stronger regional community. Students are applying their learning to the real world and business is getting the chance to guide the leaders of tomorrow in their journey into the workforce.