PSYBT is now Youth Business Scotland, part of The Prince's Trust. We are currently reviewing all of our branding and marketing materials – please bear with us as we introduce these changes. United, we are Scotland's leading youth organisation; supporting more young people into jobs, self–employment, training, education and volunteering. You can also visit www.princes-trust.org.uk

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News & Events

  • Elevator - Glasgow

    FREE BUSINESS NETWORKING CLUB   Wednesday 30th May, 6.15pm


    Elevator events are for people aged 18-30 who are in business or are thinking about going into business.
    This month: We'll be speed networking and talking about support for your business or idea.


    We will cover where you get support for:


    FUNDING


    MENTORING


    TRAINING


    BANKING


    AWARDS


    MARKETING & PR


    INNOVATION


    PREMISES


     


    AND EVEN MORE…


     

  • Elevator BBQ

    FREE BUSINESS NETWORKING CLUB 


    Elevator events are for people aged 18-30 who are in business or are thinking about going into business.


    We’ll be celebrating in style at RBS World headquarters. This is a rare opportunity to network at this flagship venue.


    Your small fee of £5 will cover:


    Transport to Gogarburn and bacK.


    BBQ


    Fantastic networking with entrepreneurs from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.


    WHERE? 
    RBS Headquarters


    Gogarburn 


    Edinburgh

  • GET ENTERPRISING - FREE EVENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN BUSINESS

    If you're aged 16 - 30 years old, live in the Glasgow area and are thinking about starting your own business, come along to 'Get Enterprising' a FREE event for people who are considering self-employment as a career option or are in the early stages of running a business.
    Sponosored by YEZ Glasgow in partnership with Youth Business Scotland, Glasgow City Council and Glasgow's Regeneration Agency, the event takes place on Friday 8th Feb at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow from 9.15m till 3.30pm.

  • EDINBURGH CARE PROVIDER WINS YOUTH BUSINESS SCOTLAND YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD 2012

    An Edinburgh home care provider is named ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 2012 Prince’s Trust Youth Business Scotland ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ awards ceremony in Glasgow last night.


    Tim Cocking (27) founder of Bright Care at Home in Edinburgh beat off competition from hundreds of Youth Business Scotland supported businesses from all over Scotland who were eligible for this year’s ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award, held at Glasgow City Chambers.

  • YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS WIN PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS AWARDS

    Two retail entrepreneurs, a telemarketer and a pharmaceutical storage and delivery company have won awards for their business growth at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.

  • Are you starting or running a business in Lanarkshire?

    If you are, then this month’s Business Café is an ideal opportunity to come along for a
    free and informal chat with professional business advisers from Business Gateway Lanarkshire, representatives from local Economic Development , third party funders, banking and Legal professions.
    Come and join us at the


    Business Café
    @
    Atrium Business Centre
    Coatbridge
    Thursday the 26th July

  • Charities YOMP Home with over Quarter of a Million

    CHARITIES YOMP HOME WITH OVER QUARTER OF A MILLION

    Armed Forces Day (Saturday 30 June) saw 480 participants join together to yomp over 36million steps across 18,000 miles to complete the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp.

    Smashing the fundraising target and raising over £250,000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and The Prince’s Trust Youth Business Scotland, the Yomp challenged walkers of all abilities to go for bronze (22 miles), silver (36.5 miles) or gold (52 miles) in a survival of the fittest set against a stunning Perthshire backdrop.

    Yomping home in first place, shaving t

  • Youth Business Scotland Golf Day sponsored by Scottish Equity Partners

    Tickets are now on sale for the second The Prince’s Trust Youth Business Scotland golf day which will take place at Buchanan Castle Golf Club near Drymen, (A809 within easy reach of Glasgow or Stirling) on Thursday 23rd AUgust 2012.  Youth Business Scotland businesses, volunteers and funders are welcome to the event, where there will be bacon rolls and coffee followed by an 18-hole competition, prize giving and a buffet supper.

  • G.A Engineering & Digital Goldfish sponsor Dundee United football kit

    Two Prince’s Trust Youth Business Scotland supported businesses are two of the sponsors for Dundee United’s new football kit.


    Gordon Deuchars of G. A Engineering started his business in 1992. Twenty years on and the company has won numerous awards and has established itself as one of the leading subcontract engineering firms in the North of Scotland working with oil and gas sectors. It is also only one of few companies investing in young apprentices. Gordon is long term volunteer and Ambassador for the Trust.

  • Tayside and Fife Elevator Clubs join up for a successful evening

    Tayside and Fife Elevator Clubs joined together recently to offer members the opportunity to get to know each other, network and of course to inter-trade between the two areas. The event was held at Cluny Clays in Fife region and the central venue attracted young entrpreneurs from both regions.

PSYBT Awards

Shoe designer Emily Lamb has been nominated for a Scottish Variety Award under the ‘Best new Scottish Artist or Designer’ category. Emily was funded by PSYBT in 2010 and her hand made shoes have been very well received by those in the fashion industry. After Graduating from Cordwainers, part of the London College of Fashion which specialises in footwear, she decided to launch her own collection, ensuring every creation was unique with their own original feature and pattern.