TEENAGERS IMPRESS NUCLEAR INDUSTRY EXPERTS AT THE LATEST 'MAKE IT' ENTERPRISNG CHALLENGE -- SPONSORED BY URENCO Wirral Grammar School for Boys proved they have what it takes to 'Make It' in the nuclear energy sector by taking home the winners trophy at the latest Make It Enterprising Challenge heat sponsored by URENCO. The event, which involved 13 and 14 year old boys and girls from twelve schools across Merseyside and the Wirral challenged the pupils to form their own mini-manufacturing businesses and compete to win a contract from URENCO who produce enriched Uranium - or HEX - which enables power stations around the world to generate electricity. Each team of eight students had to design, build, and finance a new transportation system that could ship HEX to and from URENCO's site in Capenhurst. In addition, the pupils had to meet the industry's strict health and safety criteria and complete a list of set tasks before standing up and presenting their ideas to a panel of Dragon's (made up of URENCO's senior managers) in a business 'pitch' reminiscent of the popular TV show Dragon's Den. The winning team from Wirral Grammar School for Boys impressed the Dragon's with their energy efficient train and by working well together throughout the day. The team delivered a confident pitch and gave a well-thought out business plan which just gave them the edge in what was a very closely-run contest. Second place went to Christleton High School in Chester whose dedication to reducing ...