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Insider: Doing Business in Bolton breakfast |
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You are invited to hear from key businesses about how Bolton is attracting investment and sustaining growth at the Insider Doing Business in Bolton breakfast. You will also have the opportunity to listen to some of the main players, that hold a principle role in Bolton's investment and development plans, about the strengths and opportunities in the town. Speakers include:-
Over £1bn of investment projects have already been delivered and the trend is set to continue. Strong partnerships and a determination to deliver are key to achieving further success. Join the event to question the panel on Bolton's business opportunities.
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Digital and Creative work placements - can you help? |
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Digital and Creative is a priority sector for the Team Bolton Partnership which means making sure we are developing the skills and talents of our residents to match employers' needs in the sector. We are keen to hear from Digital and Creative businesses who want to inspire the next generation of young people by offering student placements and internships, developing apprenticeships or by attending careers events for students to showcase the opportunities available, so that Bolton benefits from its home-grown talent. If you are interested in supporting job seekers, please consider offering a Work Placement to help them get back into work. If you are a Digital and Creative business and would like to learn more about how your business can support young people and jobseekers by offering a work placement, as well as the support available from the Team Bolton Partnership to help you do this, please visit the link below.
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Apprenticeships are changing |
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This week (6th to 10th March) is the 10th National Apprenticeship Week and there will be local, regional and national events and communications to raise awareness of the impact apprenticeship and traineeships have on residents, business and the economy. It's an interesting time for apprenticeships and there are plenty of changes happening. From April, Government will fund apprenticeships differently. Employers with an annual pay bill of over £3million will be required to pay a contribution (Levy) towards apprenticeship training which will be offset by a £15,000 allowance. The Digital Apprenticeship Service is now live for employers and will support businesses to select a Framework or Standard, choose a training provider and advertise and recruit apprenticeship vacancies. The changes also mean that there will be new incentives for small businesses to take on an apprentice. The Team Bolton Partnership held a well attended event in January to support businesses affected by the Levy and we are continuing to support all employers by providing impartial advice and guidance. Team Bolton would like to work with you to shape apprenticeship provision locally. If you would like further information on this, or have any training and recruitment queries please contact TeamBolton@bolton.gov.uk.
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Develop the skills to grow your business |
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Fill your business's skills gaps with fully funded training. Skills Support for the Workforce in Greater Manchester is supporting eligible businesses to develop and implement bespoke, funded training plans, helping to meet growth ambitions by satisfying immediate and long term workforce skills needs. Tailored training programmes can be provided if you are a business based in the Greater Manchester area and operating in one of the following sectors.
To find out more about the eligibility criteria and support available, visit: www.fundingunit.org.uk/projects/greater-manchester-ssw or contact (0845) 644 3753 for further information.
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Business events: March - May 2017 |
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Tue 14 Mar |
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‘Spark2Scale’ launch event Time: 08:00 - 10:30 |
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Wed 15 Mar |
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An Evening with Andy Burnham Time: 18:00 - 20:00 |
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Thu 16 Mar |
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EKW Open Day & Networking Time: 10:00 - 15:00 |
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Wed 22 Mar |
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Bolton Professionals Networking Lunch Time: 12:00 - 14:00 |
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Thu 23 Mar |
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Internationalise your Business - Bolton Time: 07:30 - 09:30 |
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Thu 23 Mar |
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The Business Network Bolton & Bury Event With Free Morning Seminar Time: 11:00 - 14:00 |
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Tue 28 Mar |
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Insider Breakfast: Doing Business in Bolton Time: 07:30 - 09:15 |
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Tue 28 Mar |
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The Big Bolton Expo Time: 16:30 - 20:00 |
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Thu 30 Mar |
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Collaborate: Out of Your Comfort Zone Time: 18:30 - 21:00 |
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Wed 05 Apr |
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E3 Business Expo 2017 Time: 10:30 - 16:30 |
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Thu 06 Apr |
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The Women in Business Network Time: 12:00 - 14:00 |
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Tue 25 Apr |
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Dynamic Networking - Bolton Time: 17:30 - 19:30 |
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Thu 27 Apr |
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Bolton Lads and Girls Club Breakfast Event Time: 07:00 - 09:30 |
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Wed 03 May |
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GM Chamber of Commerce Action for Business - Bolton Time: 07:30 - 09:30 |
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We really hope you are finding this newsletter useful and would appreciate if you could forward it to other businesses you have contact with, so they can receive it too. Businesses can sign up at http://bit.ly/1q6Emc6.
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