QMPT is the Queen Margaret's Prince's Trust Challenge. Participating girls will be given the challenge of raising a minimum of £500 for The Prince's Trust. A group of 8 to 10 girls will form a 'company' in which each girl will be given a specific role. Funds will be raised by selling products/services within the school. The activity will give the girls an insight into running a business and in addition they will gain experience of a variety of management roles. The QMPT group will meet formally each week and be guided by business advisers and a link teacher. The group has to research and choose a product(s), analyse its market, promote and trade the product(s) and finally wind-up the company.
The funds raised will be allocated by the Prince's Trust to help young people in Yorkshire, just £500 can help a young person set up and start his/her own business.
The activity, which has to be completed over one term, requires commitment and dedication but is rewarding for those who become involved.