A Tauranga high school student is one of 10 selected from throughout the country to take part in a business challenge field-trip to Singapore in April.

The Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence has worked with Young Enterprise and the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (Singapore) to create a business study tour with the aim of exposing young Kiwis to the opportunities awaiting them outside of school and in the hub of businesses in Asia.

Tauranga Girls' College student Skye Lunson-Storey is thrilled to be part of the student cohort.

'I'm feeling really excited because I haven't really had the opportunity to go overseas before and I'm looking forward to learning about Singapore's diverse culture and business identity.

'It will be an amazing experience to gain new skills that can expand my creative and innovative ideas for a future business. I was very surprised that I was chosen but I am extremely grateful.”

Young Enterprise Trust communications adviser Ella Roche says the students will learn about the culture and business community in Singapore, including site visits to established companies and start-ups.

'They will meet local entrepreneurs, as well as those involved in some of our trade relationships, and work with local Singaporean students on a ‘thought-provoking' business challenge.”

She says the trip is an opportunity for the young entrepreneurs to extend their global business knowledge and their understanding of the Singapore trade environment.