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Enterprising pupils from a Wishaw high school were made-up as they came out tops after pitching the beauty of their business idea to industry experts.
The team from Coltness High were amongst 15 North Lanarkshire secondary schools who took part in the annual Dragons Lair competition.
Open to all S3 pupils, the event aims to introduce young people to the world of business and a possible career path they may not have previously considered.
Coltness High School’s “Beauty Buddy” trio of Millie McCormick, Isla Robertson and Madison Torrance emerged as the winning team. They each received a £100 Amazon voucher and a trophy for the school for their innovative business idea.
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This year, 21 business plans were submitted, which were scored by Business Gateway Advisors. The top-scoring six entries were then invited to pitch their ideas to the panel of “dragons” at a special event at Summerlee Museum in Coatbridge.
North Lanarkshire Council’s Convener of Enterprise and Fair Work Committee, Councillor Alex McVey, said: “Congratulations to the team from Coltness High on their business idea which impressed the Dragons with its creativity, commercial appeal and practical application.
“I was incredibly impressed by the young people who all presented their business ideas so professionally, as well as the ingenuity and effort they put into their business plans. It is proof that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in North Lanarkshire.
“I would also like to thank the local businesses Alexander Manufacturing, Dash Accounting Services and Livn Manufacturing, who gave up their time to support and sponsor Dragons Lair.”
The dragons are all local business owners who bring a great deal of business knowledge and experience.
Once all finalist teams have pitched their ideas, the dragons have the difficult task of selecting the winning plan. This year the standard and presentations were so high that for the first time the judges selected two runners up; AquaVate from Dalziel High School and Grad Lets from Bellshill Academy.
The Daziel team entry featured a smart water bottle equipped with an innovative mobile app that keeps users hydrated and fosters a community of “Aquavaters”. It aims to revolutionise hydration habits, partnering with fitness equipment manufacturers, sports apparel brands and nutrition experts to provide a holistic approach to wellbeing.
The Bellshill pupils’ entry focused on assisting and supporting students leaving home for the first time. The purpose is to house like-minded people together whilst living away from home to ensure they have the best living experience and feel comfortable to continue their studies with the least disruption. It would also support students with mental health and be accessible via an app.
Councillor Angela Campbell, Convener of Education, Children and Families said: “The standard of business plans was incredibly high this year. I’d like to congratulate everyone who took part in this excellent initiative.”
The other finalists were:
Lucas Audit, Baraa Abu Sammour and Allan Woodhead from Coatbridge High School, who came up with Polar Wear – a high-tech, eco-friendly jacket with many features including a 3-in-1 charger and built-in hand warmers. It receives power from the flexible solar panel on the back that even works in winter.
Alexis Glen, Zoe McLelland and Sophie Renicks also from Coatbridge High School, with Solarwheels – a solar and electrical powered car linked to a support app that alerts users to battery levels and notification three hours before the vehicle runs out of solar energy.
And, Callum MacNab and Jay Tinley from Airdrie Academy, with Wheels in Motion – an initiative enabling users to cycle to school with each turn of the pedal helping charge a battery pack for various uses.
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