We all want to give our teens the best chance of success – whether that’s getting into university, landing a great job, or just figuring out what they want to do with their future.
In a world where competition is tough and traditional qualifications aren’t always enough, AI enterprise programmes are giving students an edge. And it’s not just hype – there’s real data behind it.
Employers want more than grades
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report (2023), the top skills employers are looking for by 2025 include:
Analytical thinking
Creativity
Resilience and flexibility
Tech literacy
Self-management
These aren’t things you typically learn in a standard classroom. But they are developed through enterprise programmes – especially those that use AI to personalise learning and push creative thinking.
Enterprise boosts employability
A recent report by the Enterprise Research Centre found that students who take part in enterprise education are twice as likely to consider starting their own business and show higher levels of employability skills compared to their peers.
Even if they don’t end up running a business, these students often perform better in interviews, feel more confident presenting ideas, and adapt more easily to change – all key traits employers value.
AI makes it more accessible
AI-powered programmes offer personalised support, feedback, and guidance – even outside the classroom.
This kind of learning has been shown to improve engagement and outcomes:
A 2023 McKinsey study on AI in education found that students using AI learning tools improved performance by up to 30%, especially in areas like problem-solving and independent thinking.
AI also helps level the playing field. Students who might be less confident asking for help in class can get support in a low-pressure, one-to-one way.
It helps with university applications, too
University admissions teams are increasingly looking for applicants with something extra – especially when applying to competitive courses. Programmes like the Level 3 Certificate in Applied Entrepreneurship don’t just build skills – they also earn 16 UCAS points, which can make a real difference when offers are tight.
More importantly, taking part in a structured enterprise programme gives students a powerful story to tell in their personal statement. It shows motivation, initiative, and real-world experience – all things that help applicants stand out from the crowd.
Students who’ve undertaken an enterprise programme:
- 2x more likely to consider entrepreneurship
- 30% performance boost with AI tools
- 16 UCAS points through Level 3 enterprise qualifications
- Highly valued by employers and universities alike
AI enterprise programmes won’t magically map out a career – but they do help students figure out what excites them, build transferable skills, and get noticed in all the right ways.
And in today’s world? That matters more than ever.