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A group of youngsters have been recognised as “ones to watch” by Liverpool’s top business leaders.
Students from Parklands High School in Speke took part in a special “Brew Off” organised by Greater Merseyside Connexions European Social Fund Project and Brew tea bar.
The competition challenged the students to create a new flavour of tea, along with an accompanying business plan and marketing strategy, and was designed to test their business acumen.
The winning tea, which includes mulberry leaves, orange blossom and lemon peel and is called Mulberry Madness, was decided by a panel of representatives from Acorn, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Pinnacle Partitioning and Joinery. It will be available from Brew tea bars on Bold Street and in St Paul’s Square in the coming weeks.
Kieran Gordon, Chief Executive at Greater Merseyside Connexions, said: “This competition encouraged the pupils to look at everything that comes with a business start-up, from financial planning to packaging.
“There is a wealth of talent in our schools and colleges that local businesses can tap into and I would encourage more businesses to follow Brew’s lead.”
The competition contributes towards the students’ BTEC Business Studies qualification.
Phil Kirby, owner of Brew, said: “It was great to see the kids really get into the competition and come up with some fantastic concepts in the short time they had.
“The whole package around Mulberry Madness was near perfect and far exceeded our expectations, and the winning team got our brand tone of voice spot on.
“The previous winning tea from Bebington High School is now the official tea of the Liverpool Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, so we’re hopeful of similar success for Mulberry Madness.”
Yvonne Sharples, head teacher at Parklands High School, added: “This has really brought to life the skills that the students have learned in the classroom and it will be a huge confidence boost for them to see their product on sale across the city.”
Connexions is the impartial information, advice and guidance service that offers young people support in everything from planning their education or career, to personal finances, health and relationships.
For more information about Connexions Greater Merseyside, visit www.connexionslive.com or call Connexions Direct on 080 800 13219.
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A group of youngsters have been recognised as “ones to watch” by Liverpool’s top business leaders.
Students from Parklands High School in Speke took part in a special “Brew Off” organised by Greater Merseyside Connexions European Social Fund Project and Brew tea bar.
The competition challenged the students to create a new flavour of tea, along with an accompanying business plan and marketing strategy, and was designed to test their business acumen.
The winning tea, which includes mulberry leaves, orange blossom and lemon peel and is called Mulberry Madness, was decided by a panel of representatives from Acorn, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Pinnacle Partitioning and Joinery. It will be available from Brew tea bars on Bold Street and in St Paul’s Square in the coming weeks.
Kieran Gordon, Chief Executive at Greater Merseyside Connexions, said: “This competition encouraged the pupils to look at everything that comes with a business start-up, from financial planning to packaging.
“There is a wealth of talent in our schools and colleges that local businesses can tap into and I would encourage more businesses to follow Brew’s lead.”
The competition contributes towards the students’ BTEC Business Studies qualification.
Phil Kirby, owner of Brew, said: “It was great to see the kids really get into the competition and come up with some fantastic concepts in the short time they had.
“The whole package around Mulberry Madness was near perfect and far exceeded our expectations, and the winning team got our brand tone of voice spot on.
“The previous winning tea from Bebington High School is now the official tea of the Liverpool Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, so we’re hopeful of similar success for Mulberry Madness.”
Yvonne Sharples, head teacher at Parklands High School, added: “This has really brought to life the skills that the students have learned in the classroom and it will be a huge confidence boost for them to see their product on sale across the city.”
Connexions is the impartial information, advice and guidance service that offers young people support in everything from planning their education or career, to personal finances, health and relationships.
For more information about Connexions Greater Merseyside, visit www.connexionslive.com or call Connexions Direct on 080 800 13219.
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