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North Wales Event: Navigating Workforce and Skill Challenges

An event hosted by the North Wales Regional Skills Partnership is being held at Venue Cymru, Llandudo on 26 April 2024 at 9am, for North Wales employers to learn solutions for workforce challenges. The ‘Navigating Workforce and Skill Challenges’ event welcomes businesses and industries of all sizes seeking support with recruiting, retaining, and developing employees. Businesses will learn from experts about managing their workforce and becoming an employer of choice. With networking opportunities, panel discussions...

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8 April 2024

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8 April 2024

On average, 21,000 skilled and experienced people leave the armed forces every year, many looking to enter the civilian workforce. As highly trained individuals with a range of transferrable skills, including leadership, teamwork and communication, veterans make capable and committed employees. Veterans are comparatively under-represented in the workforce and working age veterans are nearly twice as likely to be unemployed as civilians. Creating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that business contributes...

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5 April 2024

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5 April 2024

Funded support to reduce waste for Welsh food and drink businesses

Welsh food and drink companies can access support from Project HELIX, to cut waste in their supply chain. Project Helix, funded by the Welsh Government, works with eligible Welsh companies to forensically analyse each step of the manufacturing process, identifying ways of introducing efficiencies across process controls, site design and systems development. For further information please select the following link: Funded Support - Food Innovation Wales

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5 April 2024

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5 April 2024

An analysis of the key barriers sustainability decision-makers face in large businesses, and the solutions to help accelerate progress to Net Zero. Large businesses around the world are rising to the challenge of setting Net Zero targets: as of November 2023, over half of the world’s 2,000 largest businesses have set Net Zero targets. However, the transformation required to meet Net Zero targets is not yet part of business-as-usual. To deliver a clear Net Zero...

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4 April 2024

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4 April 2024

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru Awards for 2024 is now accepting submissions, featuring new Diversity category alongside traditional honours. Alongside traditional categories recognising projects' excellence, this year's awards will honour individuals or organisations championing diversity throughout project planning, design, and execution. Award categories: George Gibby Award (projects over £5 million) Roy Edwards Award (projects under £5 million) Bill Ward Sustainability Award Designed in Wales Award Alun Griffiths Award for Community Engagement The...

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4 April 2024

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4 April 2024

Group of Diverse Hands Together Joining Concept

Grants of up to £5,000 available to registered charities or not for profit organisation to help those in need. This could be by reason of financial hardship, sickness, distress or other disadvantages in the UK. They will be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings. For further information please select the following link: Screwfix Foundation

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4 April 2024

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4 April 2024

Small business owner smiling with colleagues in the background

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK Programme is available to business owners from all sectors, across the United Kingdom. The programme helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education and business support. Applications are now open for cohort 21, taking place in Autumn 2024. The application closing date is 29 April 2024. For further information and to apply please select the following link: Goldman Sachs | United Kingdom

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3 April 2024

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3 April 2024

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the fourth time on 27 March 2024. The Board received an update from Tata Steel UK on their decarbonisation project, including the recent closure of the coke ovens at Port Talbot and their voluntary redundancy proposal. The Board recognises the urgency at which we need to work. The Board also discussed the structure and resource to support the Transition Board, with working groups being created...

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3 April 2024

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3 April 2024

UK FinTech Week returns on 15 to 19 April 2024 with the five days of world-class content delivered by some of the biggest names in finance, government and tech. FinTech founders, entrepreneurs, investors, bank ex-cos, regulators, policy-makers, academics and media from around the world will come together to learn, discuss, debate and network. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the conversation! For further information please select the following link: UK FinTech Week...

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3 April 2024

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3 April 2024

The Welsh Business shows are Wales’ largest business to business exhibition comprising of three national shows. The shows provide a platform for businesses of all sizes to showcase their products and services. The shows are an opportunity for you to acquire new business techniques, listen to inspiring keynote speakers, seek expert advice, gain knowledge from other delegates and exhibitors and improve business contacts through networking. This year’s dates and venues are: 14 May 2024 –...

First published

2 April 2024

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2 April 2024

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