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Working with training & education providers, schools, parents, large employers & SMEs to develop the skills system across the West of England. 

[Amazing Apprenticeships @AmazingAppsUK]

Happy New Year! 🎉 It's only 5 weeks until #NAW2025!

We’ve got posters, guides & display materials you can download now, with more exciting resources coming in the next few weeks!

Get ahead and prepare for the biggest week in #apprenticeships: https://t.co/MVJUOAz8L9

[JCP in Bristol and Bath @JCPinBRS_Bath]

Apprenticeships are amazing as they are real jobs with real employers, allowing you to work, earn a salary and gain valuable qualifications and experience.

Learn more from @AmazingAppsUK and find your future here: https://t.co/WfV40vGa26

#Apprenticeships

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Lest we forget!

Alex our MD took time out to visit the ‘War Horse’ in Shirehampton, Bristol on Sunday . His great grandfather was a groom in WW1, serving at the front.

#lestweforget2024 #RemembanceDay

[National Careers Week @CareersWeek]

The GREEN BUZZ.

It’s FUN, it’s FREE and it’s all about GREEN JOBS!

Here is your link to share with Teachers, Parents/Carers and Students:

https://t.co/lCElOXVOQn

#GCW2024

[Amazing Apprenticeships @AmazingAppsUK]

It's Green Careers Week! 🌎

Check out our #GCW2024 resources, incl' new
posters, a quiz, and a guide from @EDFEnergy:

🎬 Apprenticeship film
💯 Sustainability quiz
📄 Rapid Read
❓ EDF Careers quiz
📔 EDF Apprenticeship guide
📚 EDF Subject posters

https://t.co/jBlOSSLDFL

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That concludes our September Network meeting, make sure to keep an eye on our news page for a full recap

Thank you to everyone for attending!

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Our final guest speaker for today is Stephan Bashford who is the Strategic Director of Economy and Skills at the West of England Combined Authority.
He will be giving the room a regional Government update

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Some key areas for attention are:
- Industrial plan and national skills plan
- Other infrastructure across the region such as housing to support the industrial plans
- government consistency

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Our third guest speaker today is Phil Smith of Business West.
He will be addressing business and skills from a regional standpoint

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Every pound spent on education and skills has the greatest possible impact on ensuring all learners can realise their potential

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Our second guest speaker today is David Withey of the ESFA.
Providing the network with a national update of the ESFA government

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The solution to make the SME’s more productive is to solve the skills gap crisis. World class skills to world class businesses will become a focus point, finding the route to deliver these skills will be the key

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Our first guest speaker is Anthony Impey MBE, CEO of Be the Business.
He will be addressing Business and skills as well as productivity within SME’s

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There is a large gap between confidence and action within UK SME’s, around 24%. Highlighting the current productivity issues within the UK which is related to the skills gap in businesses.

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WTPN’s September Network meeting has kicked off!

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We are looking forward to welcoming our guests and speakers tomorrow for our quarterly network meeting!

Make sure to follow our LinkedIn and X accounts as we will be posting live feeds and photos of the event
#events #bristol

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WTPN’s very own Jane Deane will be sharing her knowledge on apprenticeships with businesses aiming to grow at the TBE show this week, If you are interested in finding out about how apprenticeships can fill skills gaps or upskill your existing staff, Do come along to find out more

[Invest in B&NES @InvestinBathnes]

Join us on the 12th September, 8:30am-4pm at @BathRacecourse for @TBEBath Show🤗

Learn from industry experts, discover new funding options, and gain valuable strategies to help your business thrive in our Business Funding & Growth Zone📍

Book > https://t.co/EfXZFQ8NSy🌐

[Invest in B&NES @InvestinBathnes]

Join us on the 12th September, 8:30am-4pm at @BathRacecourse for @TBEBath Show🤗

Learn from industry experts, discover new funding options, and gain valuable strategies to help your business thrive in our Business Funding & Growth Zone📍

Book > https://t.co/EfXZFQ8NSy🌐

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Happy Birthday to us!
#20yearsold #BirthdayCelebration