The Talent and Enterprise Taskforce was established in September 2007. To date, the Taskforce’s running costs and programme expenditure come to £2,554,708. The objective is to promote the economic and social imperative of developing talent and skill in the UK through engaging influential networks, organisations and individuals across society to mobilise behind this theme. In working towards this objective the Taskforce has established:
an advisory group of 13 people representing organisations across educational, business and community sectors and who are engaging in the talent agenda;
SHINE, a national festival held in over 2,300 schools to celebrate the talent in every child that took place from 30June—4 July;
The Prime Minster's Global Fellowship. A scheme in which 100 school leavers visited China, India and Brazil to gain first-hand understanding of the global economy and how it will impact the lives of young people, returning to share what they have learnt with their peers;
regional debates on the ‘Talent Challenge’. To be held in every Government region, these debates are bringing together leaders in the business, education and community sectors to consider their priorities on the talent agenda in their region; and,
a project underway in 20 local authorities to pilot online sign-posting to positive activities for young people.