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Gatwick opens applications for graduate engineering programme
Gatwick is offering aspiring engineers from across the UK the opportunity to apply for its 2017 graduate programme.
Continue readingBoeing and Gatwick Propose to Build New Maintenance Hangar
London Gatwick Airport has announced plans to build a commercial aviation maintenance hangar.
Continue readingUniversity of Chichester announces appointment of Professor Jane Longmore as new Vice-Chancellor
The University of Chichester has appointed Professor Jane Longmore as Vice-Chancellor: she will take up her post from Tuesday 2 May, 2017.
Continue readingLocal Businesses Help Boost Young People's Confidence and Career Prospects
An inspirational programme to help local young people fulfil their potential and improve their life chances.
Continue readingGatwick Airport responds to Government decision on airport capacity
Gatwick notes the Government's announcement that it favours expansion at Heathrow.
Continue readingJeremy Taylor, CE Gatwick Diamond Business
Statement from Jeremy Taylor of Gatwick Diamond Business. It's Heathrow ... but it won't be built.
Public consultation on College merger launches
City College and Northbrook College are proposing to merge.
Continue readingGatwick Diamond Business Awards 2017 Now open for Entries
The Gatwick Diamond Business Awards celebrate people and businesses
Continue readingYoungsters' emotional stories inspire business leaders to support Be the Change
Business leaders have pledged to get involved in an inspirational programme designed to improve the life chances of disengaged young people following an emotional event at Crystal Palace Football Club.
Continue readingCroydon Business leaders to guide youngsters towards a brighter future
A host of big name businesses are taking part in a ground-breaking event which will transform the lives of disengaged Croydon schoolchildren.
Continue readingGatwick Airport establishes Growth Board
Baroness Jowell and Steve Norris to develop benefits of growth and expansion.
Continue readingSafeguarding funding for research and innovation
The government safeguards funding in a major commitment to maintain the UK's status as a world leader in science, research and innovation.
Continue readingSecond Runway at Gatwick Airport could create 28,000 new jobs
Gatwick expansion would deliver up to 28,000 new jobs and provide transformative opportunities for young people
• New report looks at the importance of Gatwick to the regional economy and highlights future employment opportunities and skills needed as Gatwick grows
• The airport has announced a new engineering graduate programme, in partnership with three leading universities.
• Gatwick would establish a £3.75 million apprenticeship fund to create 2,500 new job opportunities for young people if it expands
Coast to Capital LEP ESIF Update
Coast to Capital has been informed by the ESIF Managing Authorities that a combination of the recent 'Brexit', the change of Prime Minister and the Cabinet changes resulting in a new Secretary of State has led to a 'pause' on issuing new calls and on signing new Grant Funding Agreements (GFA) nationwide. This applies to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Agricultural Funding for Regional Development (EAFRD) and the European Social Fund (ESF) direct calls.
Continue readingBCCP Cross-sector Trade Mission set on 4 - 6 October 2016 in Manila, Philippines.
The British Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join the BCCP Cross-sector Trade Mission set on 4 - 6 October 2016 in Manila, Philippines.
Continue readingLatest News about the first C2C ESF contracted project
'Royal British Legion Industries and its partners launched the first C2C ESF funded project worth £326,550 ESF to deliver a scheme called 'Inspiring the Working People of Tomorrow' to work with 350 individuals who have been unemployed for some times and create opportunities for returning to work in our LEP area.
Continue readingWhat does 'Brexit' mean for businesses trading with the EU?
Following the EU referendum result, some businesses who are trading with the EU have expressed some concern as to the future of their business relationships with their EU customers and what they need to be thinking about now.
Continue readingGatwick breaks global records and stands ready to deliver airport expansion for Britain
GATWICK AIRPORT RESULTS FOR THE FULL YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2016
Continue readingSchool Students Celebrate Success at Awards Ceremony
The achievements of 80 students from West Sussex schools were commended at an awards ceremony on Monday, June 27 at Fontwell Park Racecourse.
Continue readingGatwick Diamond Initiative Sponsors Challenging Growth Forum
Over 150 leaders from the public and private sector gathered to discuss opportunities for the Gatwick Diamond economy at the Gatwick Diamond Economic Growth Forum on 9 June 2016.
Continue readingNew £4m Advanced Techology Centre opens
Central Sussex College's new Advance Technology Centre, which was developed in conjunction with Coast to Capital, was officially opened by the Rt Hon. Lord David Blunkett on 19 May.
Continue readingSurrey Economic Prospects report for April 2016
Surrey County Council have released theur Surrey Economic Prospects Report April 2016.
Continue readingCoast 2 Capital LEP is pleased to announce that two specifications for its latest ERDF low carbon call have been published.
Continue readingThe House of Lords report underlines the need for encounters between young people and business
Claudia Harris
Last week's report by the House of Lords' Social Mobility Committee underlines the fundamental importance of helping prepare young people to transition into employment.
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