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We chat to Shaieke Granston who has recently started work as a Social Media and Content Assistant at Business West through the Kickstart Scheme. She tells us about her experience so far. How did you...
Our building and construction industry is not known for its foresight in the development of training. And at a time when there are major opportunities for infrastructure work in Gloucestershire,...
At a time when the country is setting the foundations for the post-Brexit and post-pandemic economy, if the Government is serious about “levelling up”, it is imperative to refocus the programme...
Pressures on High Street retailers have once again brought the subject of business rates back up to the top of the agenda. Hard pressed shopkeepers, who do so much to attract customers who drive our...
Not too long ago, I was forecasting that Gloucestershire might be expecting 12 000-15 000 people unemployed at the end of furlough in September. I am pleased to say that my estimate was wide of the...
An organic, family run business has been helped by Business West and the Workforce for the Future programme to increase its staff during challenging times. Kinetic Kitchen was set up by a family of...
Businesses in the West of England are pledging their unspent apprenticeship levy to a new scheme which is helping to drive apprenticeship engagement and job creation across the region. Alex Richards...