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What is the The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business and Enterprise Academy?
The Sheffield Chamber of Commerce Business and Enterprise Academy is one of our unique employer skills academies which aims to inspire all students about enterprise, entrepreneurship and self-employment.
There’s never been a more important time than now to help yourself stand out from the crowd. Employers and Universities are forever on the hunt for students who shine, and that’s why as a member of The Sheffield Chambers of Commerce Business and Enterprise Academy you get exclusive access to lots of opportunities to help you develop those skills and qualities to ensure that you can be that spark!
Whether that's inspirational insight talks by successful industry experts and influential entrepreneurs, exclusive skills masterclasses, our business START Up programme or heaps of exciting enterprise challenges and competitions - you name it, we offer it.
You can receive all the updates about upcoming events by registering your interest. Anyone can join! So if the thought of developing key enterprise and employability skills appeals to you or the thought of being your own boss intrigue and excites you, read on for further information and sign up today!
Who can join?
Anyone can join the Academy from any level, any course and at any age. We accept all learner and apprentices from the Sheffield College. Even if this is not something directly related to your course, you're welcome to come along!
Remember, you can do as little or as much as you want! The more you do, the higher your membership level.
Listen to Steve Manley talk about his vision for the Academy
What do we offer?
We offer:
Monthly themed Employer Insights
The START Up Business programme (below)
Exclusive masterclasses, enterprise activities and speakers!
Depending on your membership level, you can unlock a variety of rewards. Each level will earn you nationally recognised digital badges.
Where are we?
We are usually based at City Campus in the Lecture Theatre.
From 2026 are will also be based at Hillsborough Campus in the Presentation Suite.
You may also see us out and about at other campuses for events.
You can contact us via email on enterprise@sheffcol.ac.uk
Each month as a member of the academy you can access an inspirational insight talk (with a real life employer)
This will be based on one of our monthly themes!
These themes are relevant for all industries and you do not need to have a business idea to take part!
Check out our previous sessions on our YouTube channel
Want to know more about self-employment and entrepreneurship and whether it's for you?
20256 Speakers Menu CITY.pdf20256 Speakers Menu HILLS.pdfSTART Up
START Up is a 8 week business programme aimed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to launch your own business. In collaboration with a whole host of reputable establishments related to enterprise, every week we are joined by an expert guest speaker from varying backgrounds to deliver a topic integral to the start-up process:
How to think of a business idea
Business planning, finance/tax and law
Branding, marketing, networking and e-commerce
Pitching your idea for investment
You will be supported to enter regional initiatives and events to win support to help with launching your business. New for 2026 is the launching of Start Up at Hillsborough campus in addition to our City cohort.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
Be enrolled onto one of our Level 2 programmes or above (Lower levels will be considered on a case by case basis).
Be free to attend either the sessions on Wednesday afternoons (City) or Tuesday morning (Hillsborough)
Commit to the programme – if you sign up you have to complete the full 8weeks. The dates for the 2025-2026 year are:
City Cohort: 14th January -11th March
Hillsborough Cohort: 27th January- 24th March
Start Up 202526.pdfNaomi is one of our Millionaire members and was helped by START Up to build her own company. Hear her story here!
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