News & Case Studies

Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs

Boosting the nation’s skills with the expertise employers need is a key part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs. The Lifetime Skills Guarantee is part of the Government’s work to transform the adult education system so that businesses can find or develop talented people of all ages to fill skills gaps and help adults get the skills they need throughout their life, from free Level 3 qualifications and Skills Bootcamps, to basic skills offers and more.

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Clean Air Zone

There are less than eight weeks to go until Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone goes live on 1 June 2021 and will charge owners of the most high-polluting vehicles to drive within the A4540 Middleway (but not the Middleway itself). Here are the actions that you and your staff should take in preparation.

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Free 1:1 digital support for arts & culture

A new scheme designed to improve the digital skills of arts and culture organisations within the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership’s (GBSLEP) region has been launched.

After running a successful pilot last year, GBSLEP has funded digital arts specialists Limina to deliver the training.

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Gym receives funding, mentoring and business support from the Growth Hub

The GBSLEP Growth Hub has assisted CrossFit Tamworth with funding, mentoring, training and more. Mark Oscroft, Director: “I’ve been impressed with the constant communication and continuous support to get all of our plans in place. The support really has been fantastic.”

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GBSLEP Growth Hub Announces Invitation to Tender for Peer Networks

The Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP Growth Hub has today issued its Invitation to Tender for the Peer Networks 2021 programme.

Following the successful delivery of sixteen cohorts in the pilot programme, BEIS has granted the GBSLEP Growth Hub ei18 cohorts for the 2021-2022 financial year. 

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New Changes to Apprenticeship Funding

From tomorrow, 1 April 2021, all employers will need to register their new apprentice on the apprenticeship service account in order to access funding.

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A NEW SCIENCE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE WEST MIDLANDS

Businesses in the Health and Medical Technology sector are being invited to join the newly formed Science Industry Partnership for the West Midlands (SIP West Midlands). 

The employer-led group will bring companies from across the science industries together to share best practice and find solutions to skills needs, apprenticeships and retaining graduates. There will be a particular focus on the Health and Medical Technology Sector.

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Workplace COVID testing: register by 12 April for free lateral flow tests for your employees

Free tests are available for staff in England who cannot work from home. The deadline for registrations has been extended to 11.59pm, 12 April 2021. 

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5 Key Actions to take now: Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

If your business moves goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland it’s important you act now to comply with the new rules. This simple guide highlights five key actions you can take now as well as additional guidance and support.

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Commonwealth Games Jobs and Skills Academy

Through their partner providers, the West Midlands Combined Authority are supporting fully funded qualifications in the West Midlands to help people start their own business or change their career.

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