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Marathon Completed in Memory of Late Brother-in-Law

Marathon Completed in Memory of Late Brother-in-Law

The brother-in-law of a Worcester student who passed away has completed the Manchester Marathon while raising almost £3,000 in his memory. Daniel Player achieved his Game Art degree at the University of Worcester, but sadly passed away in 2024 at the age of 26 before...

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Patron & Strategic News

University Week Focuses on Sustainability Activities for All

University Week Focuses on Sustainability Activities for All

Almost 80 sustainability-related activities will be taking place on the University of Worcester’s St John’s campus as part of the annual Go Green Week. Go Green Week, held in partnership with Worcester Students’ Union, will feature a host of events, from talks and...

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Chamber News

Welcome KeepTheLearningBurning Limited to the Chamber!

Welcome KeepTheLearningBurning Limited to the Chamber!

I’m David and I’ve joined the Chamber to develop connections within the local business community. Through my company KeepTheLearningBurning I offer personal team development and coaching outdoors. I use the local hills and countryside (and horses) as a levelling...

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Our Latest Member

insight6 – New Member Profile

Hi, I’m Simon Cadwallader, Customer Experience Director for insight6, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. insight6 are the only customer experience specialists in the UK with 25 experts across the country who in turn partner with over...

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insight6 – New Member Profile

insight6 – New Member Profile

Hi, I’m Simon Cadwallader, Customer Experience Director for insight6, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. insight6 are the only customer experience specialists in the UK with 25 experts across the country who in turn partner with over...

Policy News

UK job vacancies return to pre-pandemic levels

UK job vacancies return to pre-pandemic levels

Recently released data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the number of job vacancies in the UK surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the three months to June. The ONS said there were 862,000 jobs available on offer between April and June, 77,500...

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Skills News

Higher technical education reforms

Higher technical education reforms

The Department for Education (DfE) is planning to improve higher technical education to help people train or retrain for high-skilled jobs. These reforms will cover learners studying for higher technical education qualifications. The reforms are designed to: improve...

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2020 Employer Skills Survey

2020 Employer Skills Survey

Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) are gathering information on the skills gaps and training needs SMEs face in Worcestershire, particularly in relation to the use of digital technologies. As part of this assessment, we are asking our colleagues, business support...

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Worcestershire News

Hewett Recruitment Certifies as a B Corporation

Local Recruitment Business, Hewet Recruitment, has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining group of less than 50 companies across the Three Counties who are reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Hewett Recruitment has...

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Herefordshire News

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Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles

Worcester Based Recruitment Firm Sees 60% Growth in Roles

Worcester-based Four Squared Recruitment has achieved a 60% growth in retained recruitment work throughout 2024, providing a much-needed boost to the slowing recruitment market. By prioritising a retained search model and committing to partnerships that go beyond...

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New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT

New Strategic Member – Greensafe IT

Greensafe IT specialise in offering secure, sustainable and environmentally responsible IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and lifecycle services. Their goal; to help businesses efficiently manage their IT estates from cradle to grave; ensuring full data security and...

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Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group

Daley Jones Takes on New Role at Hoople Group

Hoople Group are pleased to announce that Daley Jones is taking on a new role at the company, as Head of Learning & Business Development. Daley has many years’ experience in the training and education sector, and will continue to lead Hoople’s Training Team and...

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Hoople Group Supports the Local Economy

Hoople Group Supports the Local Economy

Hoople Group supports the local economy by delivering a range of services to its council and NHS shareholders, schools and academies, private sector businesses and charities. At a time when the public sector is facing pressure to deliver increased services with...

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