Forum urges students to consider the start-up option post A-levels
National business organisation, the Forum of Private Business, is urging post A-level students to consider the option of realising their aspirations of starting their own business.
Commenting on today’s A-level results Phil Orford MBE, chief executive of the Forum of Private Business, said: “The Forum congratulates all pupils receiving their A level results today and urges them consider the option of starting a business.
“The tough youth and graduate job markets have inspired many young people to create their own opportunities by going it alone. There are many sources of support to help would-be entrepreneurs get their idea off the ground, from the very successful start-up loans, to many local business support organisations.
“I would say to any students now heading to university to join an enterprise society there. To all those not going to university, there are many excellent apprenticeship schemes to go into but if you want the freedom and excitement of business then consider taking forward your ideas and becoming self employed.”
