BOSS PROGRAMME
Turn academic ambition into entrepreneurial achievement
The BOSS programme offers a unique opportunity to use your experience as a business owner to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of tomorrow. It provides the dual reward of shaping aspiring entrepreneurs while enriching your leadership journey.
By becoming a ‘dragon’ mentor, you’ll offer invaluable guidance, fostering a new generation of innovators and business leaders. It allows students to leap from academia to the business world, transforming ideas into viable enterprises.
Along the way, they’ll gain real-world business acumen, mentorship and the opportunity to secure sponsorship.
So, join us in nurturing the future of business – where your expertise becomes the catalyst for success and ambition.
Nurture future talent
What is the BOSS competition?
The BOSS programme is a dynamic competition hosted by the University of Worcester, inviting students to evolve business concepts into real-world enterprises. It’s open to all University of Worcester undergraduates and postgraduates.
See their site here: BOSS – University Of Worcester
BOSS provides a unique platform for local business owners to offer their business experience and mentoring skills as ‘dragons’, guiding students through the entrepreneurial process.
Students gain practical skills, exposure to industry insights and the chance to win sponsorship.
The initiative fosters student innovation and offers local business leaders an opportunity to shape and invest in the future of business.
It’s a space where academic creativity meets market experience, leading to potential collaborations and growth for students and seasoned business professionals alike.
What’s in it for you?
Why back BOSS?
As a local business leader, backing the BOSS programme offers you the unique privilege of shaping future industry leaders.
It’s an opportunity to give back, fostering a robust entrepreneurial spirit within the bright minds of Worcester’s student body.
By investing your time and resources, you’ll help bridge the gap between academic theory and practical business acumen. Your involvement as a ‘dragon’ will help nurture new talent and provide you with fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that can invigorate your own business strategy. Your participation also showcases your commitment to corporate social responsibility, enhancing your company’s reputation.
Support BOSS and be at the forefront of cultivating the next wave of business excellence.
Unlock potential
What does BOSS stand for?
The BOSS programme aims to empower students with vital resources to launch their entrepreneurial journey. It stands for:
Business
Taking part in BOSS gives students the chance to achieve an accredited Institute of Leadership and Management award.
Opportunity
Students get the chance to create and run their own businesses with support and feedback from local business leaders.
Sponsorship
The competition winners and runners up will receive varied cash funds which quantity reflects their placement.
Support
Participants receive frequent coaching, mentoring and assistance from the ‘dragons’ throughout the process.
Get involved
Support the BOSS programme
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey with the BOSS programme and play a pivotal role in moulding the business leaders of tomorrow?
As a local business owner, your knowledge and experience are invaluable assets that can inspire and shape aspiring entrepreneurs. By becoming a mentor, you’re not just contributing to their future but investing in the innovative potential that will drive our community forward.
So, if you’re ready to make a lasting impact, join us. Contact us today and become an integral part of this exciting venture.
