BUILT environment students at Fife College recently had the opportunity to develop core elements of business skills beyond their chosen career paths.
The opportunity came as part of the learning institute hosting the one-day Braveheart Challenge, which challenged the students to plan hypothetical events celebrating the college’s 125th anniversary.
Elements such as branding, marketing, financial planning, and artwork were looked at during a one-day workshop, which culminated in a presentation to industry experts from various fields.
Fife College said the hands-on experience, which emulated a real business project, allowed the students to experience, understand, and excel in a ‘demanding’ workplace scenario whilst also developing core elements of business skills beyond their chosen career paths.
Iain Hawker, VP of quality and academic partnerships at Fife College, commented, “It was very impressive, given the size of the project and the time available, how the teams took the challenge on. The students should be very proud of what they’ve achieved.
“It’s been excellent for the students. From what we’ve seen from them, the way they took the challenges on, and what they’ve taken from it, they should be very proud of themselves.”
Clare McDonald, MD at Lionheart, the Braveheart Challenge’s umbrella brand, added, “The Fife College students’ input and participation was nothing short of phenomenal. They came into the challenge not knowing what they were going to deal with and developed a full business plan.
“Their dedication, commitment, and knowledge was outstanding and they’re to be commended. It’s been a privilege for us, at the Braveheart Challenge, to work in partnership with Fife College. It has been a fantastic experience.”
