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Q&A with Shaieke Granston, Kickstarter at Business West

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...
Posted on: 17.01.22
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Cinderford's new AccXel Centre is a boost for construction education

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,...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 22.12.21
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Entry-level apprenticeships starts & participation in sharp decline, spelling bad news for “levelling up”

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...
Georgina  Navalles
Georgina Navalles
Business West
Posted on: 16.12.21
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How can we solve the business rates conundrum?

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...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 09.12.21
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Job vacancies rocket in Gloucestershire

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...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 02.12.21
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Business West helps Chew Valley based organic snack company to expand its workforce

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...
Posted on: 16.11.21
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Meet the Skills Team: Hannah Ponsford

We spoke to Hannah Ponsford, Programme Coordinator at Business West about how she supports the Skills Team to help companies upskill their workforce.
Posted on: 09.09.21
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Meet the Skills Team: Hannah Ponsford

We spoke to Hannah Ponsford about her role as a Programme Coordinator and how she supports the Business Advisors to upskill companies.
Posted on: 09.09.21
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WoE businesses are realising the potential of their unspent apprenticeship levy to drive local change

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...
Alex Richards
Alex Richards
Business West
Posted on: 09.09.21
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