In our last edition of 2023 we feature the Future Apprenticeships Fund for which applications are now open. Part of Warwickshire County Council’s £900,000 Future Skills Programme, the Future Apprenticeships Fund offers three different new funds available to help businesses to recruit new talent or upskill existing staff through an apprenticeship.

We also report how Start-Up Support was the catalyst for a Nuneaton man to launch and grow his own business. Santa pops into Alcester as part of the 'Warwickshire Christmas' campaign, urging us all to shop local this festive season.

And we hear how an Inclusive Industry Tour, arranged by Warwickshire Supported Employment Services, had a big impact on potential career-seekers when they visited Wincanton's Hams Hall site.

Wishing all our readers a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the new year.