In the News

Browse this section to read news and press releases about Determined to Succeed, past and present. Click on the headlines to read the full articles.

Scotland's Talent Summit, 2 April 2009
Friday 6 March 2009
Scottish Business in the Community launched the 'Scotland's Got Talent' campaign. It encourages businesses to nurture employees' talent and skills to also benefit disengaged young people and the unemployed.

A Celebration of Scotland's Enterprising Young People
Thursday 30 October 2008
Teachers across Scotland are encouraged to celebrate our enterprising young people by showcasing the work that is happening in schools.

Enterprise in Education moves into next phase
Friday 27 June 2008
A new phase in enterprise education is announced to prepare Scotland's young workforce for 21st century.

Link opens in new windowEnterprise education gets extra £1 million
Tuesday 6 March 2007
First three years of Determined to Succeed programme has involved record number of pupils.

Link opens in new windowEnterprise Week
Monday 13 November 2006
An extra £2 million for the strategy designed to encourage enterprise through education.

Link opens in new windowBusiness programme for offenders
Tuesday 21 March 2006
Young Enterprise Scotland aims to equip young people with business skills on release from custody.

Link opens in new windowThousands take part in Enterprise Week
Friday 18 November 2005
Minister hails success of Enterprise Week 2005.

Link opens in new windowEnterprise in education funding
Tuesday 16 November 2004
Extra £44m for two years up to 2008 for Determined to Succeed strategy.

Link opens in new windowScotland embraces Enterprise Week
Monday 15 November 2004
Minister urges encouragement of 'can do, will do' attitudes among the young.

Link opens in new windowDetermined to Succeed Strategy
Thursday 19 August 2004
Cultural assets to be used as part of enterprise learning projects.

Link opens in new windowEnterprise in Education Awards
Thursday 17 June 2004
Six of the most enterprising schools and business projects honoured at ceremony in Edinburgh.