Wildhearts The Micro Tyco Challenge

Why this award?

Micro-Tyco is a leading global entrepreneurship competition which challenges young people to work together and develop innovative solutions to address social and environmental issues.

This challenge asks young people to identify an issue, that is important to them, their school or their local community. Schools are provided with a slide deck, and have to choose, develop and address their chosen issue. Top performing teams are invited to pitch their ideas to a global judging panel, where they receive expert feedback from leading global brands.

By working in collaboration with our corporate partners, young people are provided with the inspiration to build their idea, the knowledge to guide it, and the networks to amplify it. The experience of participating helps young people to develop an innovative, entrepreneurial mindset, regardless of their background.

The challenge aims to build skills for life and is underpinned by our commitment to raising attainment. The Micro-Tyco programme is aligned with the Skills Builder Essential Skills Framework, and the aims of the National Curriculum.

We provide an engaging, student-led programme encouraging the progression of collaboration and innovation. Micro-Tyco is delivered free for young people, as a result of WildHearts Corporate Partners.

Participant Benefits:

• Become effective contributors by developing their teamworking skills
• Reflect on and progress their creative thinking
• Respond to feedback from leading Business Professionals
• Develop responsible citizenship by tackling issues in their school or community
• Consider strengths and barriers to support decision-making
• Demonstrate a strong command of the spoken word; to elaborate and explain clearly their ideas
• Through encounters with business professionals, this challenge is aligned with Benchmark 5 of the Gatsby Framework.

Who is it for?

Secondary school pupils. Your people can benefit from inspiring volunteering experiences at our live events or remote, online volunteering opportunities they can do in their own time. Our goal? To inspire the leaders our world deserves.

What time commitment is required?

Usually takes place in term 2 (Jan-Feb). The finals, if selected, take place in term 3 (Apr-Jul).

Is the award externally accredited?

The results and outcomes of WildHearts Schools Programme activities are measured and reported, across all school terms to you.