Apprentice star inspires future retail moguls in Portsmouth

Charleine Wain with students, from left, Angus Kane, 18, Reece Matthews, 17, Lewis Hayes, 17, Nabila Naushad, 16, and Nicole Badger, 17

Picture: Sarah Standing (160325-3128) — Charleine Wain with students, from left, Angus Kane, 18, Reece Matthews, 17, Lewis Hayes, 17, Nabila Naushad, 16, and Nicole Badger, 17 Picture: Sarah Standing (160325-3128)

SHE HAS faced a tough time in Lord Alan Sugar's boardroom.

But yesterday, dozens of young entrepreneurs at Portsmouth College had the chance to impress Apprentice semi-finalist Charleine Wain with their business ideas.

She tasked pupils with creating their own companies – on a budget of just £100.

They had just 40 minutes to work out a plan and 60 seconds to pitch it to her.

Charleine said: ‘It’s been an incredible experience being here and helping. It’s amazing and just so rewarding.’

Charleine, a former navy physical trainer, is the second Apprentice star to visit the college, after Ruth Whiteley.

The day was set up by Unloc, a social enterprise group.