SCHOOLS taking part in Young Enterprise schemes across the North-west are being supported by a water and electricity giant.

Charlie Cornish, managing director of United Utilities has been appointed chairman of Young Enterprise North West and the two organisations have formed a community partnership until 2006. Around 60 United Utilities employees are helping pupils.

Some act as advisers and mentors to older students who set up Young Enterprise business ventures, manufacturing and marketing their own products at a regional and national schools contest.