Young people with big ambitions were recognised for completing a 13-week business programme designed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journeys. Held at Commerce House, home of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the YESS Foundation graduation ceremony celebrated 11 students who completed the Business Basics programme – a free initiative aimed at equipping
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Businesses are being encouraged to get behind a scheme to provide digital hardware and support to individuals and community groups in need. Community interest company Reboot IT for All has been co-founded by Adam Whitehouse, from technology lifestyle services provider TMT First. The new organisation distributes donated hardware to low-income individuals and community
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Rural businesses in the Lichfield district could benefit from a share of £120,000 in funding which has been secured to help their growth and diversification. A sum of £120,261 has been secured from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) by Lichfield District Council with expressions of interest now being accepted. The scheme
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An appeal has gone out to businesses in the tourism sector to support an impact assessment which tracks trends in visitor numbers and spend. West Midlands Growth Company is conducting the research on behalf of Staffordshire County Council and says footfall data submitted by businesses in the county is a key component of
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A HR specialist is targeting 30 per cent growth after being acquired by accountancy and professional services group DJH. Innov8 Human Resources has just finalised its rebrand to DJH People & HR and is looking to mark its 10th year in business with a ‘significant’ recruitment push and the provision of new services designed
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A college has made a commitment to supporting staff dealing with menopause with the introduction of Menopause Champions. Six staff from Stoke on Trent College have signed up for the role and will work across both campuses, answering questions about menopause plus signposting for further support and advice. Each of the volunteers
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Bombs and bullets from World War II ammunition dumps are being cleared from a South Staffs site to pave the way for retail and leisure development. It’s hoped big name retailers, fast food and coffee drive throughs and even leisure outlets will move on to the site which has laid
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Businesses are being urged to sign up to a Future Ready Pledge pooling offers of training, jobs and work experience which can reach young people seeking a leg up into work. The project gives employers who join access to a pool of eager, young talent, support in shaping meaningful opportunities
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Psychotherapist and Mental Health Training Provider Abi Twomlow, who runs Wellbeing Training Academy, based near Hixon, talks about workplace wellbeing and why community and emotional intelligence matter. “We often think of community as something that exists outside of work. But a sense of connection, belonging and care is just as
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Residents can enjoy a free afternoon music festival as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s centenary celebrations. The Party in the Park will take place from 1pm on Saturday, June 7, in Hanley Park. It will coincide with the arrival of the People’s Parade, which will see hundreds of residents walking through the
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