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Budget 2021: Businesses to receive further financial support to take on an apprentice

More evidence of the growing support for apprenticeships at the top level of government emerged in the lead up to the Chancellor’s Budget earlier today (3 Mar). In efforts to further stimulate...
Claire Bedding
Claire Bedding
Business West
Posted on: 03.03.21
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Why should an apprentice join your business?

Training apprentices is not just about recruiting staff to the business or giving an opportunity to young people. Investing in your workforce via apprentices helps retain talent, provides key...
Barry Tugwood
Barry Tugwood
Business West
Posted on: 11.02.21
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How can your business benefit from mentoring apprentices?

Behind every successful apprentice lies a great mentor. Mentoring is especially important for an apprentice as in many cases apprentices are young people entering the workplace for the first time...
Lizzie Lyons
Lizzie Lyons
Business West
Posted on: 11.02.21
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Apprenticeships for Leaders - 3 questions with Nicky Williams, Head of Skills at Business West

During National Apprenticeships Week 2021, Laura Ross caught up with Nicky Williams to find out about high-level apprenticeships for managers and senior leaders that can be carried out alongside...
Posted on: 10.02.21
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Why apprenticeships work so well for individuals and companies

It’s an exciting time for work based learning, skills and apprenticeships. No longer the best kept secret to a successful career, apprenticeships are a national, educational and societal priority. I...
Claire Bedding
Claire Bedding
Business West
Posted on: 09.02.21
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How an apprenticeship can launch and develop a career in your business

Apprenticeships offer such a unique route for progressing career opportunities and offer real return on investment for businesses. Find out why employing an apprentice will benefit your business.
Barry Tugwood
Barry Tugwood
Business West
Posted on: 08.02.21
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Business West announced as key sponsor of Swindon’s Festival of Tomorrow

Off the back of a hugely successful inaugural event in 2020, Business West is once again proud to be a lead sponsor of Swindon’s one and only science festival – the Festival of Tomorrow - for 2021.
Posted on: 20.01.21
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Coronavirus: Upskilling and retraining your staff

The coronavirus pandemic has affected every business across the UK. Whilst some are busier than ever due to demand, others are finding that the need for their products or services has considerably...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 31.03.20
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Immigration changes spell big changes for employers

Find out what the immigrationchanges are, how this will affect employers and what you can do to prepare in the next 10 months.
Rohan Roy
Rohan Roy
Business West
Posted on: 03.03.20
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