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Business Grants for Young People in Wiltshire and Swindon - Open for Applications
Kickstart Case Studies
Two case studies from local Kickstarters who have recently been employed.
My Kickstart Experience
An overview and personal point of view into the Kickstart scheme, giving a narrative of what the skills and knowledge I personally developed during th...
Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks
Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?
Higher Education Strategy
See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads

News
Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub & Trowbridge Sixth ...
Introducing Ollie and his entry to the Dragons Den for Trowbridge College.
Jonny Corbett Published: 10/02/23
Cash boost to transform colleges across England
Students to benefit from £400 million investment to upgrade college campuses, the next phase in the ...
User Not Found Published: 4/04/22
New £3m Fund Launched to Empower Children and Youn...
Non-profit groups can now apply for grants to help young people bring about social change and overco...
User Not Found Published: 29/03/22
£1m film studio planned for Swindon
Government funding to fund launch
User Not Found Published: 23/03/22
Introducing: South West Enterprise Fund
This programme provides business grants for young entrepreneurs aged between 18-30.
User Not Found Published: 1/03/22
Your Best Friend Fund Opens for Projects Addressin...
Funding for not-for-profit groups across England and Wales supporting young people to better underst...
User Not Found Published: 14/12/21
Over 80% of young people eager to take action to h...
Children and young people (aged 8-15) would like to do more to help look after the environment, acco...
User Not Found Published: 26/10/21
New service to help businesses offer apprenticeshi...
New government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more peop...
User Not Found Published: 17/09/21
Young Innovators and Women in Innovation Competiti...
Over the past few years, Innovate UK has launched two successful programmes committed to shining a s...
User Not Found Published: 7/09/21
Back to school campaign launches
Children and young people are set to return to early years, schools and colleges over the next few w...
User Not Found Published: 26/08/21
GWR Grant for safeguarding treasured rail archives
STEAM joins national project to inspire the education of future generations.
User Not Found Published: 17/08/21
Launch of TikTok #BeYourOwnBoss Entrepreneurship C...
A competition supporting young people in the UK with ambitious ideas to run their own business has b...
Tim Burghes Published: 7/06/21
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
Want a Kickstart?
The Kickstart is a 6-month paid job with a local employer scheme and is funded by the Government. It...
Joseph Palmer Published: 21/09/20
Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds.
Joseph Palmer Published: 9/09/20
The Young Innovators Awards 2020/21 are now open
Young people can apply for an award to make their business idea a reality. The Award includes a £5,0...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/06/20
F Factor Competition for Tech Savvy Young Entrepre...
The F Factor is a UK-wide startup competition underpinned with active entrepreneurship education for...
Tim Burghes Published: 29/10/19
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Another Success for 'Young Enterprise Swindon' (YE...
Young Enterprise Swindon (YES) hosted its second official event with young professionals and guest s...
Tim Burghes Published: 2/08/19
The Launchpad Competition is now open for applicat...
A budding engineering entrepreneur aged 18-25 could win £15k to start a business based on their engi...
Tim Burghes Published: 10/07/19
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Tata Varsity Pitch 2019 is now open!
The hunt is on for the best student and graduate business ideas.
Tim Burghes Published: 10/07/19
Community News
More than 75% of young people would start their ow...
Poll shows South West ahead of the rest of the country
Tim Burghes Published: 1/07/19
YESwindon ignites entrepreneurial spirit at inaugu...
Over 40 young professionals from Swindon and Wiltshire come together.
Tim Burghes Published: 17/06/19
Community News
Swindon falls from top place to find a job
Swindon is now third, behind Cambridge and Oxford
Tim Burghes Published: 26/04/19
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
Launch of a a new young entrepreneurs networking ...
Launch of a a new young entrepreneurs networking group in Swindon and Wiltshire – aimed at 18-35 ye...
Tim Burghes Published: 3/01/19
Work Begins at Wiltshire College & University Cent...
Work has started on the redevelopment of Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Salisbury Campus.
Tim Burghes Published: 2/11/18
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Enterprising Britain Awards 2018
The 2018 Enterprising Britain Awards are now open for entries.
Tim Burghes Published: 24/04/18

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Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks
Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpose of business network groups?
Higher Education Strategy
See the latest updates on the SWLEP Higher Education Strategy and access the downloads

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