Students hear message of success

Community

How to 'think big' and be successful in life were the key messages for more than 200 primary and secondary students from schools in Adelaide's western region at a special Enterprise Day organised by the University of Adelaide recently.

Opened by the Hon. Paul Caica, Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, the University of Adelaide's Western Region Enterprise Day aims to inspire young people with stories from young successful business and professional people.

The day involved students from schools in the Port Adelaide Enfield, Charles Sturt and West Torrens council districts and was held at the Parks Community Centre, Angle Park.

The students were shown the ins and outs of business, "and what they need to do in order to make a success of their social and economic lives", said Ben Yengi, the University of Adelaide's Community Engagement Programs Coordinator.

An important part of the day featured students hearing from a cross-section of people who come from a wide range of educational backgrounds and who have taken charge of their own futures.

"The day is about enterprise and entrepreneurship, sharing personal success stories and ways others have achieved their potential - giving students options, ideas and alternatives to follow," Mr Yengi said.

During the day, the secondary students presented some of the ideas they had gained in a Powerpoint presentation. Primary students were involved in a project to make a product, and then produced and performed a 30-second commercial to market it.

The day was supported by the University of Adelaide, City of West Torrens, City of Port Adelaide Enfield, City of Charles Sturt, Inner West BEC, Martin Mediation, Young Achievement Australia, Western Futures, the Tall Poppy Campaign and Educational Consultants.

Story by Robyn Mills