Apprentice star inspires future retail moguls in Portsmouth

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

By The Newsroom

Published 12th Feb 2016, 06:00 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2016, 07:20 BST

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)

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.

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