The Business Academy

At The Business Academy, we’re on a mission to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators for the demands of the future workplace. We offer unique workshops and courses for 11-15 year olds, that focus on specific skill sets, such as entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, business strategy, product development and leadership. We incorporate project-based learning approaches, hackathons and simulations to foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication and problem solving, for a fun, interactive experience for older children in the school holidays.

Rina Smith, founder of The Business Academy, is a distinguished marketing and business leader with an impressive two- decade track record of spearheading strategies for major global brands. Driven by her passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, Rina founded Sens Bodycare, a brand renowned for its sustainable customer-centric products that resonate with young consumers.

Harnessing her extensive expertise, Rina embarked on a new mission - to inspire and guide the next generation of business leaders. As the visionary founder of The Business Academy for teens, she is dedicated to cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit in young minds providing them with key skills and insights needed to navigate the complexities of the business world confidently.