Are You Ready? in line for prestige award

Are You Ready? has been invited to London as a finalist of the StartUp Britain Best Enterprise Support Award competition.

The project, which launched nationally in June 2011 with the support of founding patron, Carl Hopkins—best-known for featuring on Channel 4’s Secret Millionaire—was based on the Rotherham Ready scheme.

The programme aims to effect massive cultural change across the UK, by developing enterprise skills among four- to 19-year-olds.

Schools liaison officer Becky Mollart said: “We’re so excited about the prospects the StartUp Britain award can offer.

“We believe we have a blueprint for success in developing enterprise and we’re keen to share our expertise across the UK.”

Are You Ready? has developed several projects under the Ready brand, including Hull Ready, Scarborough Ready and Calderdale Ready.

This month, the Are You Ready? team will be facing a panel of employers and entrepreneurs, as they aim to win the Best Enterprise Support Award competition.

There are five finalists for the award, which will be presented at the final of UK’s Entrepreneur of the Year in London’s Hilton Park hotel, on Monday October 3, hosted by Fiona Bruce and attended by business secretary Vince Cable.

Full details can be found at www.areyouready.org.uk or www.rotherhamready.org.uk.

More details about StartUp Britain can be found at www.startupbritain.org.