<![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/rss/ <![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/media/site/logo.png https://pressat.co.uk/rss/ en-gb Copyright: (C) Pressat Pressat <![CDATA[ Young Guns: 'Young people have the opportunity of a lifetime in Britain' says 21-year-old entrepreneur Adam Bradford ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/young-guns-young-people-have-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-in-britain-says-21-year-old-entrepreneur-adam-bradford-bc305389a5037647625b5b545339578d/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/young-guns-young-people-have-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-in-britain-says-21-year-old-entrepreneur-adam-bradford-bc305389a5037647625b5b545339578d/ Monday 10 March, 2014
21-year-old Adam Bradford from Sheffield set up in business at the age of 14 and says young people have a real opportunity to create their own careers

One of the hottest talking points of the 21st century is the rise in unemployment and the difficult economy which many of the UK's population are struggling to survive and thrive in.

Around one million young people are unemployed in the UK. The World Economic Forum recently said in a report that this issue would lead to “rising crime rates, stagnating economies and the deterioration of our social fabric." It is said that even if 16 to 25 year olds are working, most have taken on some of the lowest skilled jobs available.

One leading young entrepreneur has dismissed the latest commentary on this issue, stating that "young people have the passion, skills and the drive to achieve their wildest dreams - and the UK is a great place to accomplish these."

21-year-old Adam Bradford moved away from his Sheffield secondary school just three months before his final GCSE exams because he felt "suppressed and victimised" by an education system and school leaders who simply did not give him the environment to thrive in. The then 16-year-old, who suffers from Asperger Syndrome, a mild form of Autism, passed a staggering equivalent of 27 GCSEs taking away 12 A*/A grades.

Since then, he continued to set up his own IT consultancy launched with the support of celebrity chef and entrepreneur Levi Roots at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy and went on to become a National Ambassador for the Dragon's Den star himself.

Adam says young people have an opportunity in the economic downturn to take command of their potential and their earnings through exploring enterprise and entrepreneurship. He says: "This concept has been out there in the public for a while, but now the option of starting up a business is very real for this generation and is a viable option for their careers." He also says young people can tackle society's biggest challenges and make money: "Social enterprise is up and coming. Setting up a business to tackle a problem or use its profits to combat a social issue is on the rise. I built my career on this basis, taking part in and setting up social enterprise projects to support my peers and social entrepreneurship is an incredible, rewarding and money-making opportunity for young people."

Currently Adam is also a Development Manager at UnLtd - a charity which supports social entrepreneurs. He works with young people from the age of 11 to set up their own social projects and social enterprises.

Adam blames media and negative thinking for compounding the problem of youth unemployment and depressing young people: "If I hadn't been driven and achieved what I have, I would switch on the TV every day and feel worthless. There is simply not enough encouragement and celebration of the youthfulness we have in this country. I can really see that young people have options available; through self employment, using volunteering and social action as a means to develop their careers or through developing an entrepreneurial spirit. What they might think is impossible can form a part of their career."

These comments come as Adam has announced a national launch of his own 'ADAM Award' - which was named after him and launched by the Grove School in Newark where he completed his GCSEs. Adam has rewarded young people who show aspiration, determination, achievement and motivation towards their goals despite adversity in their way. He will be holding a private reception in London at the end of March to introduce the award to high profile contacts and special guests who will help him on his hunt for a young person who deserves to be celebrated.

To find out more information about Adam, his story and the awards, visit www.entrepreneuradam.tv.


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<![CDATA[ ADAM Award honours young talent ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/adam-award-honours-young-talent-8d5e957f297893487bd98fa830fa6413/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/adam-award-honours-young-talent-8d5e957f297893487bd98fa830fa6413/ Monday 30 November, -0001
Adam Bradford is a young entrepreneur from Sheffield whose talents have attracted the likes of Levi Roots and Peter Jones CBE. He is to honour the exceptional talent of a young person from his secondary school in celebrations on 12th January.

The award ceremony is part of celebrations at the Grove School in Newark, where Adam completed his GCSE qualifications after moving from his old school just months before his final exams.

Despite having problems with the headteacher at his former school and suffering from Asperger Syndrome, Adam achieved an astonishing 27 A*-C GCSE grades and has continued to become a National Ambassador for Peter Jones' Enterprise Academy and has launched an international IT business with the support of Levi Roots, the Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur.

Adams work with young people involves being a Young Advisor in Sheffield, working as part of a team to influence youth policies and helping organisations to understand how young people work. His latest project 'The Initiative,' aims to unlock business potential within young people who need mentoring, training and inspiration to set up their own successful businesses. It has just won a substantial amount of funding from UnLtd - the foundation for social entrepreneurs.

Adam has been asked to present an award at his former secondary school in his name, The ADAM Award. It will be presented to a student who has Aspiration, Determination, Motivation and who has Achieved. The awards ceremony takes place on 12th January at The Grove School, Newark. Adam said: 'I am really grateful to The Grove for producing an award in my name. I believe that anyone can succeed despite what is in their way and I aim to prove that through my story. I can't wait to hear the story of another young person who has done fantastic things despite adversity. Young people are the future of the economy and society; they deserve support and encouragement to achieve their potential. I am really happy to be a part of that.'

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