Students of Harrow College welcomed Melody Hossaini to the College where she delivered a master class in social enterprise as part of a wider programme she has developed called the Social Enterprise Revolution. This gave the students the opportunity to learn from real life examples of social enterprise and entrepreneurial activity.
Throughout the session, Melody guided students through a series of interactive sessions to encourage greater thinking around the idea of employability and sourcing enterprising and innovative solutions built on the basis of reinvesting money in a good cause. Lunch and refreshments were available on the day with service provided by Harrow College hospitality students.
As a former contestant on the popular TV show, The Apprentice, and CEO of InspirEngage International, Melody has sought a path to improve the lives of children and young people through her own social enterprise. Her organisation thrives upon engagement with young people and delivering innovative training through enterprise workshops, enabling participants to prepare for the world of work.
Melody said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Harrow College as the second pioneers of the social enterprise revolution. Throughout the year we’ll be working with their students to source ways to create jobs that benefit the community. For the first time, social enterprise is being built into the curriculum. We now hope that other educational establishments follow the example that has been set by Harrow College.”
Incorporating social enterprise into the College's curriculum will help students to feel more confident and socially enterprising. Harrow College is actively encouraging young people to contribute in a positive and proactive way to engage with society; the belief is that this will play an important part in the future innovation of the curriculum.
Tony Medhurst, Principal of Harrow College, said: “We are delighted to be working with Melody and her organisation to highlight the benefits of social enterprise to our students and the key role that they can play in society. Governors and staff of the College are committed to engaging in activities that directly benefit the local community and this programme makes a significant contribution to fulfilling that objective.”