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A surge in interest in Young Enterprise on the Isle of Wight has led to a call for more volunteers to help mentor young people.
Twelve teams have already signed up to take part in the competition, which sees students setting up and running their own businesses between September and May 2013.
Last year there were six businesses established.
Part of the scheme sees a voluntary Business Adviser meeting the teams each week to pass on their own skills, advice and knowledge on areas including leadership, finance and marketing.
Young Enterprise now needs an additional two business mentors to help see the teams through the year.
Chair of Young Enterprise Doug Stephen told IW Radio: "What we're really looking for is for two people, who've had experience of running their own businesses, who'd be happy to work with young people at whatever college on the Island and give up ideally one, possibly two hours a week, to supporting these young people."
For more information or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer Business Adviser, contact Doug on 853223 or email dougastephen@gmail.com
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