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MY CAREER… What was your first job? A four-hour a week part-time job in Argos. I used to love running the collection counter on my own on a busy Saturday afternoon. Maybe I have never really liked...
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Published in association with WE RECENTLY had the pleasure of welcoming the South East Midlands Growth Hub at the university for the September edition of their popular Network and Learn series. Adam...
View ArticleMP hails rail maintenance giant’s nurturing of engineering’s next generation
MP Lucy Rigby has praised the work of Siemens Mobility in providing apprenticeship, job creation and maintaining hundreds of the UK’s trains. She was speaking on a visit to the company’s Kings Heath...
View Article‘A flagship for this region’: College opens new £0.5m Green Skills Centre
THE NEW Green Skills Centre at Northampton College is ready to join the front line in the work to tackle the serious shortage of construction workers in UK with renewable energies expertise. Employers...
View Article‘A hero every day’: Talent spotter is named a top influencer in her sector
KAYLEIGH Merritt has an eye for talent… in fact, she wins awards for it. The talent development manager at construction and civil engineering firm Winvic is the brains behind the Northampton firm’s...
View ArticleKeep on training… the secret to growth, performance and success
Published in association with THE Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting local businesses by offering a wide range of training services designed to foster growth, enhance...
View ArticleDrive business growth through expertise, innovation and partnerships
Published in association with …………………………………. THE University of Northampton provides a wide range of support tailored to your business needs. From our advanced facilities and expert academic guidance...
View ArticleChamber of Commerce appoints its ‘deeply honoured’ new President at AGM
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Chamber of Commerce has appointed Anna Clarke as its new president. She replaces Robyn Allen, who stepped down at the Chamber’s AGM yesterday (Thursday) at the end of her term in...
View Article‘I still cannot believe what happened’: HR boss reflects on her firm’s...
THE WINNER of Micro Business of the Year at the National Business Women’s Awards has been reflecting on what the accolade means to her and her thriving HR business. Natalie Ellis is pictured with...
View ArticleChamber QES: Have your say on the business landscape… The government is...
BUSINESSES across Northamptonshire are being urged to take part in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey being compiled by the British Chambers of Commerce. The survey, which opened today (Monday),...
View ArticleOfsted inspectors hail college’s work targeting curriculum to skills needs of...
ITS WORK with employers and other key stakeholders to ensure its curriculum meets the skills needs of the Northamptonshire, regional and national economy is a key component of Northampton College’s...
View ArticleCollaboration: University’s report reveals its economic impact across...
………………………………. THE UNIVERSITY of Northampton, in its current form, is one of the youngest universities in the UK. However, the institution has foundations dating back to 1924, with the establishment of...
View ArticleGrowth Hub’s network of partners boost our support offer to regional businesses
Published in association with IN LIGHT of the recent budget announcements relating to SMEs, now more than ever businesses need to know where to go to understand some of these changes and ensure they...
View ArticleInspiring the next generation: Important for us and for the entire industry
………………………………. YOU will find examples of its work in St Paul’s Cathedral and the Barbican Concert Hall in London, as well as at Oxford and Cambridge Universities. The country’s leading commercial and...
View Article‘When universities thrive, so do their localities’: Economic Impact Report...
MORE than 5,400 jobs in Northamptonshire, £366 million generated in the county’s economy in the latest financial year and a 300% return on investment… The results of new research have confirmed the...
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