School for Social Enterprise
The Genesis Enterprise Foundation has launched The Genesis Academy in partnership with Derby University to deliver high quality training in order to foster and develop entrepreneurial talent.
The Derbyshire based social enterprise, is launching training courses
for social enterprises starting in January 2010 where the academy aims
to combine their experience of entrepreneurship with an interactive
learning programme designed to equip young entrepreneurs with the
knowledge and resources to take on and develop their business ideas and
skills, enabling them to create a successful business or enterprise.
The foundation incorporates a range of award-winning sustainable social
enterprises including Genesis Dental Care, which offers a unique
approach to delivering NHS dentistry nationally.
By developing new and existing entrepreneurs, the courses combine
traditional training methods with work placements in order to support
social enterprise, entrepreneurs and the sector as a whole. Working
alongside Derby University, the academy continues the work of The
Genesis Foundation which has been involved in the delivery of award
winning social enterprise and community benefit programmes since 1989.
Steve Holmes, founder of The Genesis Foundation said:
“This is something I have wanted to do for a number of years. It is a
very exciting project for us and will enable us to resource the sector
in a significant way. Our experience has taught us many valuable lessons
which I am sure others will truly benefit from hearing about.
“Our vision is not only to provide people with the underpinning
knowledge and the theory, but to allow our students to put what they
have learned into practice, supported by our experienced staff team and
the weight and resource of Derby University.”
To support the launch of the academy there will be also be an opportunity to win up to £3000 in consultancy support to assist a social enterprise project. It is expected there will be three winners each of £3000, £2000 and £1000.
For further information on the academy check their website: http://www.genesisacademy.org.uk