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Updated on 28 October 2008
Triple triumph for Cornish training body
The body behind a major revival of training opportunities for Cornwall’s marine industry has been officially recognised as one of the best in Britain. Read more
Parklife encourages business to “go green” and save money
Businesses in Cheltenham will be the first to benefit from a brand new initiative, launched this month, that brings together local Universities, Colleges and Businesses to help employers manage their resources more efficiently and save money on their
bottom line. Read more
Improving job prospects for Gloucester residents
Residents and businesses in Gloucester received a massive boost on Tuesday 7 October with the launch of a new initiative – called Gloucester Works – designed to meet the jobs and skills needs of workers and local employers. Read more
Getting people back into work in Cornwall
Working Links' Cornwall branch has joined a nationwide celebration to mark getting 100,000 people into employment in the last eight years. Read more
European funding will help Gloucester thrive
Gloucestershire First, the Gloucestershire Development Agency, has been awarded two and a half million pounds by the South West Learning and Skills Council, as part of its regional European Social Fund (ESF) programme, to deliver activity that will help improve workforce skills and the employability of those who work or live in Gloucester. Read more
City of Bristol College launch new projects
City of Bristol College has been awarded almost £2 million by the South West Learning and Skills Council (LSC), as part of its regional European Social Fund (ESF) programme, to run two projects that will help people throughout the Bristol, Bath and north and east Somerset areas to improve their skills and their chances of getting a job. Read more
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