EDVENTURE:TAUNTON is now accepting applications for their flagship course.

Edventure Start-Up is a practical, part-time course in community entrepreneurship open to anyone aged 18 - 35.

No qualifications or experience are necessary.

Doug, Edventure Start-Up programme’s lead said: “It’s learning by doing with the satisfaction of knowing that a real thing will be created by the end of the course.’’ Start-Up is a unique opportunity for young people to learn how to turn their ideas into a reality whilst gaining a greater understanding of what matters to them personally.

Valuable local enterprises in Frome have been set up by Start-Up students including The Welsh Mill Hub co-working space, The Community Fridge, The Share Shop, Frome Wardrobe Collective, Make:Shed; Ding! Bike Repair Workshop, and most recently, Loop - a community composting enterprise.

Doug added: “Now’s your chance to be a part of Start Up’s new venture and bring some of this magic to Taunton... 10 students, 11 weeks, 1 challenge: You’ll be provided with the tools, connections, and support you need to go out into the community, meet key stakeholders, and spend eleven busy, exciting weeks bringing your start-up to life.”

The team at Edventure will be on hand to provide mentoring and assist with branding, marketing, and other practical tasks.

At the end of the course, people will have time to reflect, celebrate, and make plans for the future of your enterprise and yourself.

Previous students have gone on to work for their business, essentially creating jobs for themselves, whilst others go on to work within the charity sector or set up their own social enterprises.

Edventure will be there to support you in your next steps, whatever they may be. Louise, from Edventure Start Up 16, said: “Finishing the course, I feel more confident in myself, more empowered, and even more myself than I have in a long time.”

Alongside creating a real, positive social impact, a large part of the course is focused on personal development.

“The programme is structured in such a way that it helps people to build strong connections and friendships within the team, whilst realising their own values. I would say do it, it will have so much impact on your personal and professional life, don’t hesitate,” Tugba, Start Up 16, said.

The course starts on April 25 and runs part-time for 11 weeks.

Anyone interested can apply online at https://edventurefrome.org/courses/start-up, can call 07726 909845 or email hello@edventuretaunton.org