Lord Mayor inspires students on entrepreneurial project

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Zafar Iqbal joined students and staff at BMet’s Matthew Boulton College on day four of a project dedicated to entrepreneurship and business innovation.

The visit allowed the mayor to learn about BMet Enterprise, the college’s new initiative to embed entrepreneurial thinking across its curriculum and coincided with day four of the Eureka Programme, an intensive week-long challenge.

Through Eureka, students create and pitch their own business ideas, developing enterprise skills such as problem-solving, collaboration and presentation.

During his visit, the Lord Mayor listened to student presentations, offered advice and praised their determination and originality. He also took time to meet learners individually and thanked staff for their commitment in supporting Birmingham’s next generation of entrepreneurs.

“It’s inspiring to see Birmingham’s young people developing ideas with real potential,” said the Lord Mayor. “BMet is clearly providing wonderful opportunities for students to build confidence and skills for the future.”

The BMet Enterprise initiative supports the West Midlands’ ambition for inclusive, innovation-driven growth and demonstrates BMet’s ongoing commitment to preparing students for successful futures in business and employment.

It’s an exciting and innovative development for the college, as enterprise programmes are typically offered at Higher Education level only.  The college has plans to create a dedicated Student Enterprise Hub where students will be supported in turning their business ideas into reality.

Oliver Stokes, director of Creative, Digital, Business & Law at BMet, said: “BMet Enterprise is a launchpad for our students’ ambitions. Built on the incredible creativity and innovation already thriving within our college, it empowers students to turn ideas into impact and passion into purpose and real businesses.”

More than 100 students have taken part in the programme.

Find out more about BMet’s business partnerships HERE.