‘You’re hired!’... Do you see yourself as a future apprentice in an organisation or perhaps running your own business? Completing a business studies programme at RNC could be just the stepping stone you need.
Employers value people who have developed a good grasp of the business environment, coupled with strong key skills such as team working, communication and problem solving. At RNC we help you develop these qualities.
To work in business today you need to have a thorough understanding of how organisations function and the factors affecting them. RNC provides work-focused qualifications covering the main areas of activity for any business such as Marketing, Finance, Communication and E-commerce.
What could I study?
The programmes RNC currently offers in this area are:
Mix and match
Where you see this symbol, you can study the unit with other subject areas, alongside your core programme. Please ask during your assessment for further information if you would like to 'mix and match' your programme.
Qualification?
When you come for assessment we will work with you to identify the appropriate start date, duration, level of study and content which will help you achieve your personal and employment goals.
Work placements?
Work placement opportunities can be arranged to help you gain practical experience within the business world.
What next?
Employment opportunities could exist in:
- Administration
- Customer Service
- Sales and Marketing
- IT
- Retail
- Accountancy
Many learners also use these qualifications as progression onto a more advanced programme in Business, or related areas, within Further or Higher Education.
Additional Information?
- This programme starts in September. Depending on how many units you study, the Certificate can last up to one year and the Diploma can be taken over one to two years.
- Learners usually have some GCSEs grades C to E or a related level 1 or 2 qualification.
Young Enterprise
“Move over Alan Sugar!”
Every year younger learners from a range of programmes are given the opportunity to set up and run their own business, through the Young Enterprise (YE) scheme. This allows you to set up, manage and run all aspects of your own business with a team of other young people. External business advisers offer support and guidance throughout.
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IT'S OFFICIAL: EQUAL TRADING IS THE BUSINESS!
The Royal National College for the Blind's Young Enterprise company Equal Trading has won this year's Hereford Area Young Enterprise competition 2010.
Business studies students Ryan Compton, Jack Blackmore, Roseanne Fish and Lysette Chaproniere beat off strong competition to take three awards at this year’s Herefordshire Young Enterprise Finals - for Best Company Report, Best Managing Director (Ryan Compton) and Best Overall Company at the annual presentation evening and award ceremony, held at thePoint4 on Thursday 22 April.
The team delivered a lively and confident presentation complete with a hiphop-style introduction and a comprehensive analysis of the lessons learned through setting up and running their Young Enterprise company this year.
In summing up their decision to award Equal Trading top prize, the judges said they were impressed that the company had not only made a profit, they had taken the initiative of paying themselves a small wage to keep motivated, they had won the Best Customer Service Award at a Hereford Trade Fair. They had also communicated well with their shareholders and demonstrated excellent teamwork by working to the strengths of each member, identifying solutions to problems and running a smooth operation.
Since forming at the beginning of the year Equal Trading have sold Braille transcription services to Herefordshire Council's recycling division and have generated further funds by selling a range of pashminas and England football merchandise through trade stands and the College’s charity shop in Commercial Street, Hereford, to capitalise on the forthcoming World Cup in South Africa, and the World Blind Football Championship, which will be held at the College this August.
Speaking of the team's win and his own award for Best Managing Director, Ryan Compton said, "This is brilliant. I'm amazed that we got through to the next stage, this has been a great night and I've gained so much from doing Young Enterprise. It's also been great to meet the other teams that took part."
Roseanne Fish, Equal Trading's Marketing Director said, "We're overwhelmed! The next event will have a much bigger audience so we are going to do some more practising."
The team's business advisor is successful local businesswoman Kirsty Sockett, who said, "I'm absolutely delighted. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Equal Trading and their success is well deserved."
Equal Trading represents the only specialist college amongst the 9 competing schools and colleges in Herefordshire. This win demonstrates that with appropriate support, students with disabilities can compete on an equal playing field, in this case with their sighted peers.
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