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Celebrating Warwickshire’s apprenticeship success

Warwickshire County Council is showcasing the impact of apprenticeships and celebrating the positive role they play ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (9- 15 February) .

Restaurant starts strong thanks to Fair Chance programme

A new restaurant in Nuneaton has hit the ground running, supported by the skills of two talented young people recruited through the Fair Chance Employment Programme.

Warwickshire mums working together to support new families

When a Warwickshire mum decided to launch a business to improve the experience of pregnancy, birth and parenthood for other local families, little did she know a neighbour was planning to do the same!

Rugby business equipped for growth after Skills Hub support

A small business in Rugby is well-placed for growth after more than a third of its workforce underwent training supported by the Skills Escalator Fund programme.

Start-up Programme is Martina's springboard

A Rugby photographer says a regional support programme has not only boosted her business but made her feel like herself again.

Duplex Fund passes £3.25million in loans to Warwickshire businesses

Warwickshire businesses unable to access high street loans have benefitted from the Duplex fund, allowing them to access over £3 million in loans to help grow their business.

Escalator is game-changer for Smallpeice Trust

A business devoted to the training and upskilling of young people is better-equipped to deliver that mission after some of its management team underwent training funded by the Skills Escalator Fund.

Coleshill beauty salon and training academy eyes up expansion plans after receiving business support

Faces Beauty Salon and Training Academy has celebrated its one-year anniversary in the town, which has seen the business expand its team and its client base.

Warwick Business Launches Innovative Marketing App Following Business Support.

A new app to support small businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire to achieve their marketing goals is to be launched next year.

Coventry and Warwickshire launch new funding opportunities with Innovate UK to drive innovation in immersive and creative technologies

Coventry and Warwickshire is working with Innovate UK to enable further funding to drive innovation and business growth in the local Immersive & Creative technology cluster.