The Foundation for Economic and Business Development (FEBDEV) has been providing skills to individuals, companies and educational institutions for almost twenty years. Our approach to enterprise development has meant the difference between success and failure for many entrepreneurs. We will continue with the provision of intervention programmes that will allow our nation’s people to prosper. The FEBDEV vision is to develop a spirit of enterprise through the provision of a wide range of services to individuals, organisations and educational institutions.

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Febdev has many programmes to foster an enterprising spirit at institutions. Hands-On Enterprise aims to enhance the initiatives of schools - for the promotion of entrepreneurship through innovative projects.

• What is the essence of Hands-On Enterprise?
  Febdev supports institutions in developing structured entrepreneurial projects for their learners in a fun, interactive way. FEBDEV offers resources, training and networking opportunities for the effective implementation of entrepreneurial activities. The registered institutions also have the option to enter their projects in an open national competition related to the activities - called Hands-On Prize.
  
  
• How will Hands-On Enterprise work?
  Institutions register by completing the form and paying a commitment fee, present a short concept plan, implement the enterprise project at the institution and submit an implementation report. These reports are then pre-judged for entry into the Showcase (Hands on Prize Competition). Finalists will be given the opportunity to make presentations to the judges.
  
  Resources are available at a subsidised cost and registered schools automatically belong to the Hand-e-Club for interaction with other schools - online or through workshops.

• What makes the programme unique?
  In short:
  Taking hands, Working hands, Applauding Hands
  
  Taking Hands:
  Hands-On Enterprise supports partnerships:
  ·Institutions, educators and learners - through our Hand-e-Club
  ·Service providers in the field of enterprise education
  ·Parents and governing bodies
  ·Departments of Education
  ·Business Sector - local and national sponsorships
  
  Contact us if you would like to become a funding partner or adopt a school. Email: coordinator@handsonline.org.za
  
  Working Hands:
  Hands-On Enterprise is an action-based learning programme. Theory meets practice through real enterprise events at the institution. This programme turns those events into structured learner-centered educational projects by mapping the necessary classroom activities, developing sufficient aids and providing the resources for learners.
  
  Applauding Hands:
  Hands-On Enterprise rewards participants along the way and ultimately at a ShowCase Gala Event called Hands-On Prize.
  
  
• Why should your institution get involved in Hands-On Enterprise?
  FEBDEV believes that once institutions start sharing success stories, more entrepreneurial opportunities will prevail, others will be inspired and resources will become available through sponsorships. The Hands-On Enterprise programme serves as a platform to bring partners together. Schools with existing projects will benefit from the networking opportunity with similar institutions and innovative enterprise education projects will be set in motion through sponsorship and support.