Tertiary Business Plan Award

Accenture Tertiary Business Plan Award

At the 30^th Anniversary Young Achievement Australia (YAA) National Awards Dinner in Sydney, Luv Ya, a group of tertiary students from Meadowbank TAFE, Sydney University, UTS and UNSW were presented the Accenture Tertiary Business Plan Award.

Participating in the YAA Business Skills Program, Luv Ya produced an educational and interactive DVD titled Transition. The product was designed to provide relevant information that supports the transition into the workforce.

Luv Ya achieved an indepth knowledge of the industry by working with the Australian business community to gain valuable insights and advice from corporate advisors, career centres and successful graduates.

The product was unique and tailored to anyone considering entering the workforce, including graduates, graduands and career changers.

Luv Ya's Business Plan was well written and clearly described the key elements that would make this company successful. It focussed on the shareholder and the need to work hard to provide a strong return on investment.

The company set out with a defined strategy to meet their companies financial goals which it monitored, tracked and continually evaluated throughout the businesses lifecycle.

"The integrity and willingness to succeed demonstrated by Luv Ya was a contributing factor to this groups outstanding performance. Luv Ya are very worthy recipients of the Accenture Business Plan Award," said Chris McNally, Partner, Accenture Australia Ltd.

Luv Ya successfully implemented their Business Plan and returned a three and a half fold return to shareholders.

"Accenture is proud of its' sponsorship of Young Achievement Australia and is pleased to support the delivery of the Business Skills Program which provides young people with hands on business experience. We believe that cultivating Australia's future business and community leaders is critical to the health of our broader community. Luv Ya and Young Achievement Australia are a shining example of this," said Mr McNally.

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:-

Carley Johns, Young Achievement Australia - Ph. 02 9232 3088 or 0409 299 450

About Young Achievement Australia

Young Achievement Australia is a dynamic, innovative, non government, not for profit organisation committed to developing the boundless potential of young Australians.

Established in 1977 and operating nationally through a network of State and Regional Offices, Young Achievement Australia offers senior secondary and tertiary students the framework and opportunity to set up and run a real self directed business and challenge themselves by putting their ideas into action.

The programs run for 24 weeks and sees groups of 15-25 students allocated to a sponsor and a group of volunteer mentors to guide the students through the business process.

The programs are free of charge to participants and aim to empower our next generation of business leaders by providing a hands on business learning experience.