DfE encourages more businesses to offer apprenticeships (Department for Education) Get In Go Far, the government’s flagship campaign to promote apprenticeships has launched a new wave of activity, focused on promoting apprenticeships to employers. New analysis in support of the campaign highlights that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to recruit 202,000 new apprentices…
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Current apprentices and local training providers including Hounslow Council, Heathrow Academy, University of West London, Redwood Skills, Notting Hill Housing, MIT and the London Hairdressing Academy will be on-hand to offer advice and support with applications, CV writing and vacancy searches. Careers coaches and apprentices will also be offering practical advice, support and guidance in…
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At Hounslow’s Planning Committee last week London Irish gained permission to play rugby matches at Brentford’s FC new stadium at Lionel Road. London Irish have to negotiate suitable agreements with Brentford FC and, of course, Lionel Road stadium has yet to be built. Brentford Chamber wrote a letter in support of London Irish: We firmly…
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Business-minded students from the University of West London have been pitching their ideas to a panel of local industry leaders at ‘Dragons’ Den’ style events over the last year. The competition, which was run in conjunction with Brentford Chamber of Commerce, saw students presenting a variety of original business ideas to the ‘Brentford Dragons’. With…
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National Policy Employment boost for older workers (Department for Work and Pensions) The government is calling on employers to boost the number of older workers and ensure they are not writing people off once they reach a certain age. As part of the new Fuller Working Lives strategy, ministers and business leaders have set out…
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All are invited to a public meeting to be held at St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Road on Friday 27th January 7,30-9:30pm. This meeting is open to anyone with an interest in the proposed developments of Morrisons, Watermans, Max Factor and Police Station sites. Essential Living are have submitted a planning application to demolish the…
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Members and friends of Brentford Chamber are invited to join the London College of Music to attend performances of West Side Story between 7-17th December (tickets £8) and A Musical Winter’s Tale (free) on 13th December. Shakespeare 400 is an interdisciplinary arts festival that celebrates the works and influence of one of our greatest creative…
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Brentford Chamber of Commerce has been supporting start-up through holding an annual Brentford Dragons competition since 2013. This year, once again in partnership with The University of West London, it will be providing business-minded persons with the opportunity to bring their business ideas to life. With a cash prize of £1000, the coveted Dragons Trophy…
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You are all invited to the 30th annual celebration of education business partnership 4.30 – 6.30pm, Thursday 24th November 2016 Kindly hosted by Lampton Conference Centre We would like to invite you to join us to celebrate the continued success of our partnerships in 2016. Awards supporters: GSK, Heathrow, Hounslow Chamber of Commerce, Octink, and Thames Water. Nomination forms…
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Syon Park are generously offering free access to Brentford Chamber members and friends on the opening evening as Syon Park is turned into an Enchanted Woodland at weekends in the run up to Christmas. Syon Park lights up the dark for the eleventh year running in a magical precursor to Christmas. Follow the illuminated trail…
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