Branson School of Entrepreneurship explained

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Branson School of Entrepreneurship
Type:Educational charity
Founded Date:2006
Founders:Richard Branson, Taddy Blecher
Location:Johannesburg, South Africa
Addnl Location:Montego Bay, Jamaica
Key People:Executive Director Judi Sandrock
Affiliations:CIDA City Campus, Virgin Unite,

The Branson School of Entrepreneurship (aka Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship) is a charitable organization that provides entrepreneurial training and financial support to international youth.[1]

History

The Branson School of Entrepreneurship (BSE) was founded in 2006 as partnership between Taddy Blecher and Richard Branson[2] in Johannesburg, South Africa[3] as part of the non-profit foundation, Virgin Unite.[4] By 2009 the school had given financial mentoring and training to 4,100 students.[4] The school's managing director was James Wanjohi[5] andVirgin Unite was considering additional schools in the United States, Britain and Kenya at that time.[4] In January Branson visited the school to give awards and recognition to selected students.[6]

Beginning in 2011 the BSE became known as the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship with Judi Sandrock as its executive director.[7] In September, Branson opened a branch in Montego Bay, Jamaica.[8]

Description

The school's goal is to stimulate local economies by training and mentoring disadvantaged youth.[8] As of 2006, BSE training was part of the curriculum at CIDA City Campus[2] [9] serving 800 youths per year.[1] The BSE provides financial support, in the form of "seed money" loans, for the most well conceived business plans of each class.[4] [10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Unknown author . Branson School of Entrepreneurship . Virgin Unite . July 3, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140714114612/http://www.virgin.com/unite/entrepreneurship/branson-school-entrepreneurship . July 14, 2014 .
  2. News: Staff writer. Richard Branson opens entrepreneur school in Joburg. The Good News. October 27, 2005. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714153545/http://www.sagoodnews.co.za/education/richard_branson_opens_entrepreneur_school_in_joburg.html. July 14, 2014.
  3. News: Branson. Richard. Richard Branson on the Myth of the Lone-Wolf Entrepreneur. July 3, 2014. Entrepreneur. November 22, 2010.
  4. News: Ruddick. Graham. Sir Richard Branson teaches African entrepreneurs Dragons' Den-style. July 3, 2014. The Telegraph. July 25, 2009.
  5. News: Unknown author. Sir Richard Branson visits the Branson School of Entrepreneurship C. IOL News.
  6. News: Staff reporter. Mail & Guardian News Opinion Business Arts & Culture Education Sci-Tech Multimedia Special Reports In The Paper zapiro Partners Business Africa Business Branson dares young entrepreneurs to dream. July 3, 2014. Mail & Guardian. January 11, 2009.
  7. News: Mdluli. Ayanda. Branson in SA to encourage entrepreneurs In News. July 3, 2014. Entrepreneurial Business School. February 3, 2011.
  8. News: Sir Richard Branson Launches Branson Centre Of Entrepreneurship In Jamaica. July 3, 2014. Huffington Post. September 8, 2011.
  9. News: Couglan. Sean. Branson backs African students. July 3, 2014. BBC. November 8, 2005.
  10. News: O'Reilly. Tammy. Branson school for small business. July 3, 2014. South Africa. October 27, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727185504/http://www.southafrica.info/business/trends/newbusiness/branson-271005.htm#.U7V4E7FR_Ep. July 27, 2014. dead.

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