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Student Enterprise Awards: Showcase Market Day

Student Enterprise Awards Market Day at Stratford Photo: Ms. O'Kelly
NEWS / 19 February 2015

Ms. Brouder entered 1st Years, 2nd Years and TY students into the Student Enterprise Awards. On Tuesday, 17th February, each of the mini-companies showcased their products to an external judge. The winners went on to represent Stratford College at the Dublin City Finals in March.

Our mini-business sold homemade recycled candles at the Trade Fair. We ha great fun selling the candles and admiring other projects. It was a really fun day.

Ross Smith (1st Year)

Our mini-business idea was personalised bookmarks. At the Trade Fair we also sold hot chocolate to encourage people over to our stand. A judge went around to all of the stands and asked us questions about our products. It was a really fun and enjoyable day. 

Claire Dempsey (1st Year)

Our mini-company idea was cop covers. We sold them at €5.50 each or €10 for two. A jude came around and made a few recommendations..

Greg Brenner (1st Year)

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