DARWEN Academy has launched a week of activities in school and the community for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The event, which runs until Sunday, is aimed at inspiring people to take a step forward in their plans, whether it is starting a business, seizing a new opportunity or finding more about careers in enterprise.

Students have already had a talk this week from Jamie Dunn, recognised as one of the Top 20 Young People in the World, and Harrison Woods, whose business received investment on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

Michelle Billington, assistant principal, entrepreneurship and community, said: “We are pleased to be celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week again this year.

“At DACA, entrepreneurship and being entrepreneurial is embedded within the culture of everything we do and Global Entrepreneurship Week gives us an opportunity to showcase the talent of our students and our local community.”