Google asked over a 1,000 British teenagers if they wanted to launch a startup and most of them said no
The vast majority of teenage Brits aren't interested
in starting their own business, according to a
survey commissioned by Google that paints a
worrying picture for the future of British
entrepreneurship.
Through the programme, Google said groups of
students aged 16-18 from schools across the UK
will visit Campus London for half-day workshops
run by startup experts and entrepreneurs. Visitors
will be given ongoing access to mentorship, Google
said. Sarah Drinkwater, head of Campus London,
said in a
statement: "No matter what their eventual career,
we know that teaching students about
entrepreneurship builds critical thinking,
communication and collaboration skills. These are
highly important skills for young people as they
prepare to enter the world of work, but can also
ensure that the UK’s startup ecosystem flourishes
in the years to come.
The Future Founders programme builds on
previous
programmes from Google Campus, including
baby-friendly
start-up school "Campus for Mums and Dads" and
Founders Over 50.
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