Enterprise education for
brighter futures
Inspiring and enabling young people to thrive through our pioneering skills and enterprise experiences.
Inspired by the work and values of
Every year, 100,000 young people in the UK leave school without essential skills or basic qualifications
18%
of young people in the UK will leave school with fewer than two significant qualifications. That's approximately 100,000 each year, every year.
37%
This number rises to for students from low-income families.
And to for students living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
45%
We exist to give those young people a chance.
Our enterprise education programmes give young people access to essential skills training at school and helps bridge the gap between education and employment.
Our programmes are a highly effective way to give young people the opportunity to thrive in life beyond secondary education
We help unlock a lifetime of opportunities for young people in the following ways:
DEVELOPING A PORTFOLIO OF ESSENTIAL SKILLS - coaching modern values and personal skills to boost confidence, maturity and self-esteem.
IMPROVING EMPLOYABILITY - developing up-to-date business knowledge, gaining corporate experience and building professional networks.
PROVIDING ASPIRATIONAL CAREER GUIDANCE - local employers and inspirational experts provide in-person support and advice on opportunities and career pathways.
We bridge the gap between education and employment by connecting young people to local knowledge and opportunities
Our work is highly effective because it brings together different parts of the community to provide a joined-up learning experience for local young people.
Our regional approach brings together local educators, employers, Local Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, membership groups and other non-profits to ensure that our programmes are tailored to the needs of the region.
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Our partners don't just drop in - they co-create the experience. From sharing inspirational stories and providing industry insights, to setting real-life challenges from their own organisations.
Our impact:
Equips schools with engaging, inclusive enterprise programmes that develop essential skills and improve readiness for life beyond the classroom
Empowers young people to build confidence, discover their strengths, and develop real-world skills through hands-on learning
Connects businesses with the next generation of talent through mentoring, skills development and meaningful community engagement
Supports local communities by creating opportunities in areas of deprivation and unlocking potential where it’s needed most
Bridges the gap between education and employment, helping young people step into the future with purpose and possibility
We wanted to help our students to aim higher and imagine new possibilities for their lives. Project Can Do did exactly that and a lot more!
We want to give this opportunity to as many of our students as possible.
Lisa McVeigh
School Principal
Our flagship enterprise programme
brings the real world of business into the classroom
Project Can Do is no ordinary enterprise programme. It is a journey of self-discovery and professional skills coaching that gives young people in the UK the best possible chance of finding meaningful employment and living life on their own terms.
Boosts confidence
Teaches essential skills
Promotes curiosity and resilience
Effective NEET intervention
Provides aspirational career guidance
Enables employers to connect with local talent
Inspires the next generation of innovators
This opportunity has been life changing. Project Can Do has given me self confidence, expanded my horizons and helped me be resilient when faced with setbacks.
It has allowed me to build new relationships and connections in the world of business, and as a result, I am now starting my own sporting goods business.
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I would like to see more opportunities like Project Can Do to be provided for young people like me. It could change their life.
Isaac
Project Can Do Graduate 2023
Mansfield
Find out more
Click the links below to find out how to get involved if you're from a school, a business, a funding organisation looking to support our work.
Find out more about ways you can get involved with our work, including mentoring and hosting a student visit.
Find out how your funding and support can help us amplify our impact in your local community.
Starting my own business changed my life. Now, I want to give young people the same opportunity
Enterprise is more than just business, it’s a mindset for life.
At its heart, enterprise is about thinking boldly, acting creatively, and staying curious. It teaches young people to identify challenges, embrace failure, seize opportunities and engage meaningfully with the world around them.
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Too many young people are leaving school without the skills, experiences or networks they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. At the same time, employers are struggling to find and retain young talent with the skills that matter most — problem solving, teamwork, communication, and curiosity.​
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The UK education system isn’t keeping pace with the needs of a modern society and is failing so many of our most vulnerable young people. That's why I created Project Can Do.
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