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Apprenticeship Employer Case Study - Tim Burghes

We explore the advantages of taking on an apprentice with Digital Marketing Manager Tim Burghes.

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University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution

The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and what is available to you as a business and as an indi...

The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One

Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.

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Apprenticeships for Small Business

This guide provides an overview of apprenticeships for small business and describes the benefits to business and apprentices.

CDI Certificate in Careers Leadership

New qualification for teachers in schools and colleges to support young people in career development

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Degree Apprenticeships - A New Route

Degree Apprenticeships offer a great solution for those that want to learn and earn.

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Grant UK partners with New College Swindon

Swindon-based Grant UK has partnered with a local college, joining the Careers Extra Programme of Ne...

Deia White Published: 29/07/24

£6.4m Flexible AI Upskilling Fund for UK SMEs Now ...

The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot scheme will support SMEs in the Professional and Business Serv...

Tim Burghes Published: 3/05/24

Grants for Early-career Craftspeople - New Round O...

This grant scheme is provided by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).

Tim Burghes Published: 17/01/24

Masterclasses for life sciences businesses

SETsquared and Porton to provide free access

User Not Found Published: 30/01/23

Grant UK takes 80,000 sq ft in Swindon

Premises to include training academy

User Not Found Published: 21/11/22

Swindon and Wiltshire employers urged to offer vir...

The Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub is asking local employers to help address missed opportunities...

Tim Burghes Published: 14/04/21

Grants to help small and medium-sized businesses n...

The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice...

Joseph Palmer Published: 12/02/21

£2.5m boost to Careers Hubs in 20 areas

New networks will mean thousands more young people can access high-quality careers education

Tim Burghes Published: 20/05/19

Royal Academy of Engineering SME Leaders Programme...

Apply for grants for training, business mentoring, coaching, marketing support and learning opportun...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/04/19

Government backs £21m Institute of Technology for ...

Crucial project will help support the vision and focus on developing opportunities and growth for Sw...

Tim Burghes Published: 11/04/19

Government supports charities to go digital

Government announces £1 million funding to support programmes helping charities to improve their dig...

Tim Burghes Published: 16/11/18

Package of measures unveiled to boost apprenticesh...

The government today announced a package of reforms to ensure the Apprenticeship Levy provides peopl...

Tim Burghes Published: 6/11/18

BEIS graduate and experienced entrants programmes.

Find out about our graduate and experienced entrants programmes and how to apply.

Tim Burghes Published: 24/10/18

Engineering SME Leaders Programme Open for Applica...

The SME Leaders programme is open for applications. Apply by 4 pm, 26 November 2018.

Tim Burghes Published: 18/10/18

Over a thousand companies sign up for new counter ...

ACT Awareness is an innovative hour-long course that could save lives

Tim Burghes Published: 17/10/18

Boost Your Digital Advantage - DigiShed Drop-in Se...

The DigiShed Smart Skills Course seeks to engage with all types of learners who are looking to start...

Tim Burghes Published: 10/08/18

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Swindon and Wiltshire businesses to benefit from £...

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Swindon and Wiltshire are urged to take advantage of a ...

Tim Burghes Published: 4/07/18

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Royal Academy of Engineering - Applications now op...

The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened up applications to support the next cohort of high growt...

Tim Burghes Published: 26/06/18

Training Contract (South West) - Open Opportunity

Science and Technology Facilities Council are seeking organisations to deliver a training programme ...

Tim Burghes Published: 4/12/17

Meeting the UK's £84 billion productivity challeng...

Higher Futures, in partnership with the University of South Wales, will be delivering an 8 day ILM a...

Tim Burghes Published: 25/10/17

New Work Wiltshire website launched

An all new Work Wiltshire website aimed at people including, employers, young people, parents/carers...

Kristina Angelova Published: 17/09/17

Events

Attracting and Retaining a Thriving Health & Social Care Workforce - funded support 27 Jan 2022, 10am - 11am

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How to attract the next generation into your business sector 8 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

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How an Apprentice could fill your skills gap 9 Feb 2022, 3pm - 4pm

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Utilising apprenticeships to upskill and motivate staff whilst preparing your business for the future 10 Feb 2022, 10am - 11am

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Homes Decarbonisation Skills Training Competition Webinar 24 Aug 2022, 1:30pm - 3pm

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Webinar How to reduce stress by using the Pause, Play, Connect Ⓡ Framework 13 Sep 2022, 10am - 11am

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How to recruit, induct and retain talented team members 29 Nov 2022, 10am - 2pm

Chippenham , England £150

How to maximise your team’s performance using feedback 24 Jan 2023, 10am - 2pm

Chippenham , England £150

How to remove the fear from difficult HR conversations 21 Mar 2023, 10am - 2pm

Chippenham , England £150

How to remove the fear from difficult HR conversations 7 Jun 2023, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Chippenham , England £150 or £120 for Growth Hub Plus members

Masterclass Community Events Masters of Conversion – A Sales Training Revolution Masterclass, Chippenham 24 Jan 2024, 9:30am - 2pm

Chippenham , United Kingdom £150 (£120 for Growth Hub Plus members)

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University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution

The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and what is available to you as a business and as an indi...

The Apprenticeship Levy Across Swindon & Wiltshire – Beyond Year One

Looking at the impact of the Apprenticeship Levy in Swindon & Wiltshire.

Blog – Degree Apprenticeships – A New Route

Over the last few days the press has been full of news on tuition fees and the associated repayment. Whilst the combined impact of freezing fees and a...

Blog – Building Bridges In Work Support

Following on from our first blog describing the support given to individuals to help them address the challenges that may have impacted on their readi...