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Sep

More businesses set to benefit from Kickstart following launch of tiered support offer - helping businesses of all sizes get young people into employment

  • Lucy Markillie
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More businesses set to benefit from Kickstart following launch of tiered support offer - helping businesses of all sizes get young people into employment

The Growth Company has launched a new tiered support offer to help more businesses access and benefit from the Government’s new £2 billion Kickstart scheme – helping young people affected by the economic fallout of Covid-19 into employment

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Aug

£2bn ‘kickstart’ scheme announced to create more jobs for young people

  • Lucy Markillie
  • young people skills employment Kickstart scheme
£2bn ‘kickstart’ scheme announced to create more jobs for young people

According, to the Chancellor, 700,000 young people are leaving education this year – many of whom need support to take their next steps.

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News Archives

November 2020

(09/11) Webinar: Strategic Entry into the U.S. Medtech Market, 8 December 2020

October 2020

(27/10) Support available to help Liverpool City Region's jobseekers into work (14/10) Government urged to act on three key measures to support Greater Manchester businesses (13/10) New podcast series aims to inspire North West businesses to achieve international growth (13/10) New service available for Manchester residents and employers (08/10) 4,000 SMEs to benefit from £7m to bridge workforce skills gaps

September 2020

(28/09) More businesses set to benefit from Kickstart following launch of tiered support offer - helping businesses of all sizes get young people into employment (24/09) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Growth Company (17/09) A Summer of NCS Social Action in the North West

August 2020

(14/08) Are you Made for Manufacturing? The search begins for manufacturing excellence in Greater Manchester (03/08) £2bn ‘kickstart’ scheme announced to create more jobs for young people (03/08) Incentives announced to help employers bridge skills gaps and create opportunities for young people

July 2020

(31/07) How innovative leadership is helping SME manufacturers take on their toughest test (23/07) How to be a Disability Confident Employer (23/07) Hospitality Talent Hub Webinar: Our Offer (10/07) National Citizen Service launches One Million Hours of Doing Good in the North West (06/07) Growth Company launches programme of support for thousands of retail workers as coronavirus leads to largescale job cuts (03/07) Business owners and employees urged to follow Safely Reopening GM guidelines

June 2020

(26/06) Apprenticeships essential for the future of business (11/06) Business owners and employees urged to follow Safely Reopening GM guidelines

May 2020

(21/05) Supporting your staff with their mental health throughout COVID-19 and beyond (19/05) Coronation Street star among Disability Confident advocates joining InWorkGM Covid-19 webinar (18/05) Growth Company announces new series of Covid-19 business recovery webinars (18/05) New Digital Engineering platform to upskill Britain’s engineering and manufacturing workers with unique content from UK’s most creative and innovative firms (15/05) Speaking out and seeking help (01/05) InWorkGM: Disability Confident Webinar

April 2020

(30/04) Made Smarter manufacturers using 3D printing to make PPE and ventilator parts for NHS and care homes (20/04) Greater Manchester businesses urged to urgently access £629m coronavirus grant support funding (16/04) Data at the heart of SME Manufacturing growth plans (09/04) GM LEP approves £3m funding to bolster financial support available to Greater Manchester businesses battling impact of coronavirus (07/04) Free online support for mental health and wellbeing – now available to all Greater Manchester residents (01/04) GC Business Growth Hub is #HereForBusiness

March 2020

(05/03) How Made Smarter is empowering women in manufacturing (05/03) National Citizen Service Regional Youth Board inspired by International Women’s Day to tackle period poverty

February 2020

(04/02) The Growth Company’s Digital 1000 initiative helps residents across Greater Manchester to develop their digital skills (04/02) 13,000 young people to enhance employability skills this summer (04/02) Confidence and growth for the North West’s manufacturers

January 2020

(30/01) Greater Manchester leads the way in nurturing digital talent (30/01) Tradespeople get a helping hand after Get Work secures £100k NPIF loan (23/01) New digital skills grow North West manufacturing (08/01) 12 months on and 62 North West makers are making things smarter

December 2019

(23/12) Entries now open for the Greater China Awards (20/12) National Citizen Service strikes a chord with young people in the North West (11/12) The Growth Company launches campaign to help businesses grow through people development (03/12) Smart Works set up shop in Manchester City Centre

November 2019

(18/11) Mind the gap – how can we plug the industrial skills shortage? (06/11) The value of manufacturing, tech and engineering in the North (04/11) Major employment fair will deliver ongoing support for Thomas Cook and supply chain employees in the North West

October 2019

(28/10) The Growth Company will be managing the delivery of the National Citizen Service (NCS) in the North West (09/10) GM Task Force welcomes Hays Travel lifeline to Thomas Cook employees

September 2019

(27/09) Employment fair to support former Thomas Cook employees (26/09) Greater Manchester partners have come together to support former Thomas Cook employees (18/09) Your invitation to the Global Goals Roadshow 2019

August 2019

(05/08) The Growth Company supports Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community at Manchester Pride

July 2019

(30/07) Learners put their skills to the test to mark World Refrigeration Day (18/07) The Growth Company appointed national delivery partner for Be the Business Mentoring for Growth programme (16/07) Innovation showcase deadline extended to July 31st

June 2019

(11/06) ‘Our Pass’ unveiled to give young people free bus travel across Greater Manchester (11/06) Campaign launched across Greater Manchester to get people talking about suicide

May 2019

(24/05) Silver for The Manchester Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 (23/05) New contract set to strengthen GC’s skills and employment provision across Liverpool City Region (21/05) ESFA’s apprenticeship service overhaul is welcome news for SMEs (17/05) Skills Support programmes will support falling unemployment rate (17/05) Breaking down the barriers to employment (16/05) Nine North West manufacturers first in UK to sign up for Made Smarter support (14/05) 5 ways to maintain a healthy and happy workforce (09/05) Working Well (Work and Health Programme) celebrated in the press

April 2019

(29/04) The Growth Company congratulates the 26 North West businesses honoured with a Queens Award

March 2019

(18/03) The Growth Company calls for Greater Manchester businesses to join new international scale-up programme (07/03) Huyton CGL sets up group to tackle issues around men’s mental health

February 2019

(20/02) (11/02) The Growth Company secures £56m to boost skills and employment provision across the North

January 2019

(30/01) Working Well (Work and Health Programme) celebrates one year of changing lives (29/01) Government’s investment into cyber security is welcome news for businesses (18/01) Greater Manchester’s unemployed to benefit from mentoring scheme

December 2018

(20/12) Government plans for no-deal Brexit – yet it’s not all bad news for your business (14/12) Better pay, better job prospects: why these are vital for the future of the care industry (13/12) Employment support is vital for disabled people – and we’re proud to be leading the way (13/12) A welcome boost for creative industries across Greater Manchester and beyond (11/12) How to make 2019 your year for export growth

November 2018

(30/11) How would a tourism sector deal boost skills and productivity in GM? (29/11) The Growth Company wins national award recognising it as a leading social enterprise (20/11) £20 million ‘Made Smarter’ North West Programme to lead UK’s next industrial revolution (20/11) Where Angels Dare to Tread (20/11) GC Angels host BEIS and UKBAA round table to shape future of Angel investing in the region (19/11) Digital 1000 helps residents across Greater Manchester to boost their digital skills (16/11) Friend or foe? Our complicated relationship with alcohol (08/11) World Quality Day: why quality is vital for reputation, profitability and performance (07/11) Akeim shines as a role model for Manchester’s youth (05/11) ‘Make It’ campaign helps to get young people interested in manufacturing and STEM careers

October 2018

(31/10) Food Allergens – The importance of correct handling and labelling in food manufacture (29/10) My experience as a mentor: Naomi Timperley (19/10) Focus on: digital skills (15/10) Why we need to act now to create cleaner air (15/10) Improve your digital skills with Get Online Week and Digital 1000 (10/10) Mental health support: a necessity for young people (08/10) Breaking down the barriers to apprenticeships (05/10) World Teachers’ Day: Akeim inspires the younger generation (04/10) Why employers need to ensure their staff have a good work-life balance (03/10) Supporting Greater Manchester’s ageing population with Digital 1000 (01/10) The new National Careers Service contract begins today (01/10) RAISE celebrates 1,000 successful progressions (01/10) Greater China Business Awards 2019 - Recognising North West Success in Greater China (01/10) The Growth Company: creating a strong STEM workforce for the future

September 2018

(25/09) How Challenge 4 Change is helping people to step away from crime (21/09) Venturefest North West 2018 proves a great success for the 5th year running (19/09) Why we need to develop the coders of the future (12/09) Digital 1000 will help GM residents to stay safe online (03/09) Why apprenticeships are vital to the future of health and social care

August 2018

(13/08) Adding social value when you’re delivering social value (06/08) Manchester lighting business switches on to exporting success (03/08) A short guide to cultural fluency for exporters

July 2018

(23/07) On top of the world – leadership tips for exporters (23/07) The Growth Company wins bid to deliver National Careers Service across the North West of England (13/07) Why selling on e-marketplaces is a must for e-commerce businesses (05/07) Direct Access Consultancy looks to Middle East for growth (05/07) How North West businesses can benefit from e-commerce on global online platforms (05/07) "Export growth: it’s the future" - Sara Knowles, International Trade Adviser (02/07) Delivering better apprenticeships

June 2018

(29/06) Tackling digital inclusion – it’s more than an opportunity, it’s our responsibility (22/06) STEM skills are vital for the UK's productivity (21/06) EasyTots takes first steps to exporting down under (04/06) Final month to nominate in the Finance Awards North West

May 2018

(23/05) Manchester beauty brand to target overseas markets (17/05) Swifty Scooters is targeting America in a bid to boost growth (10/05) Cumbria’s PaintGlow targets Middle East expansion after hitting £2m revenue

April 2018

(25/04) UKBAA launch new Manchester investment hub with GC Angels (23/04) A fresh look at exporting

March 2018

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February 2018

(26/02) Industry 4.0. What does it mean for your business? (26/02) GM Co Investment Fund targeting £15m into the Greater Manchester technology and innovation sectors (23/02) Growth Company part of national support offer following Carillion collapse (12/02) Comments: Creating a zero-carbon economy - If not us, who? If not now, when? (12/02) Future-proofing your international business

January 2018

(24/01) Comments: Why the Apprenticeship Levy is an important talent investment tool (24/01) Work and Health Programme launched to help Greater Manchester’s unemployed get back into work (24/01) Increase your digital marketing knowledge and help raise over £5,600 for the Homelessness Fund!

December 2017

(07/12) Trade Secrets in how to grow by looking overseas

November 2017

(24/11) Choose your colours: what international sellers need to know (23/11) The Growth Company wins Working Well contract (Work & Health Programme) (14/11) Three things every business should know about (13/11) What If... (10/11) Six ways to make selling online a success (01/11) Manchester food firm lands deal as PM strengthens trade ties on Canada trip

October 2017

(18/10) Growth Company Achieves Supply Chain Quality Benchmark (10/10) Growth Company SMT makes a positive difference

September 2017

(28/09) Growth Company staff meet Prince William (26/09) SFE Awards celebrate life-changing achievements

August 2017

(15/08) Ryan’s Route To The Top Takes The Honours (01/08) Jerry And Crew Are Taking On The World

May 2017

(23/05) Statement from Mark Hughes on Manchester Arena explosion

April 2017

(28/04) InWork GM Alliance Shortlisted For Work & Health Programme

March 2017

(03/03) 70,000 Jobs And Counting For The Work Company

February 2017

(17/02) US Fintech Mission Receives Warm Greater Manchester Welcome (17/02) Business Growth Hub Takes Home Two Honours at Made in Manchester Awards 2017 (03/02) Steve Grant Awarded MBE

November 2016

(04/11) MGC To Exhibit At CIPD Annual Conference (04/11) MGC Appoints Donna Edwards

October 2016

(19/10) Manchester Company Wins First Overseas Contract Following Support From Department For International Trade (07/10) Another Award Success For Aspire Recruitment (05/10) Manchester Showcases Will Demonstrate Why 'Great Minds Meet In Manchester’

September 2016

(13/09) Innovative New GM Partnership Gets National Platform (05/09) GM Providers Launch Exclusive Apprenticeship Support (02/09) Sir Howard Bernstein Leads Northern Contingent To MIPIM UK To Show That The North Is Open For Business

August 2016

(17/08) High Flyer Alex Opts To Earn While He Learns (12/08) New Proposals For Apprenticeship Levy Welcomed

July 2016

(27/07) Greater Manchester’s Business Leaders Call For Infrastructure Investment (27/07) Manchester Growth Company Publishes Performance Highlights (13/07) Engineering Futures Gains Royal Approval

June 2016

(27/06) National First For Apprenticeships (21/06) Manchester Strengthens Ties With India To Signify New Era For Bilateral Trade (21/06) Business Finance Solutions Supports Brazilian Boom

May 2016

(31/05) The Works Scoops Another National Award

April 2016

(21/04) Manchester’s EuroScience Open Forum launches “Science to Business” programme (14/04) University Construction Academy And Bruntwood Deliver Success For Local Jobseeker On Alliance MBS Hotel Site (14/04) BFS Lend £400k Through The GM Export Loan Fund

March 2016

(17/03) Budget Boost For Apprenticeship Employers

February 2016

(24/02) Greater Manchester Wins Three International Investment Awards (17/02) MGC Strengthens Tech Proposition With New Appointment (05/02) Manchester Sees Huge Returns On Campaign To Boost Local Tourism (02/02) Double contract win for Manchester Growth Company

January 2016

(27/01) Manchester ‘Mbassadors’ Seek To Put Region On The Map (19/01) Marketing Manchester Strengthens Management Team With A Host Of New Appointments

December 2015

(17/12) BFS Supports Launch Of New Rochdale Micro Brewery (17/12) BFS Lending To Twice The National Average Of Female Start Ups (02/12) Greater Manchester Showcases The Region’s Disruptors At unBound

November 2015

(11/11) The Skills Company Wins Top Work Experience Award

October 2015

(27/10) Lonely Planet Selects Manchester As Top Travel Destination For 2016 (26/10) Greater Manchester Announces Speakers For Manimation 2015 (05/10) Manchester Takes Centre Stage At MIPCOM

September 2015

(29/09) Aspire Recruitment Scoops Top Award

August 2015

(12/08) First Northern Powerhouse trade mission takes place (12/08) Co Angel supports Ecomnova in first close Of A £1m fund raise (05/08) BBC Digital Traineeship Launched

July 2015

(30/07) Apprentice Kian goes to Westminster (15/07) BFS Loan Recipients Shortlisted For North West Award (07/07) BFS Hits £7m Milestone For Start Up Loans Scheme With Largest Loan To Date (03/07) Dead Things By Kate Given Loan Boost Thanks To BFS

June 2015

(22/06) Co Angel Investment completes first deal for Gelexir Healthcare of £414k (17/06) Elucid Mhealth Set To Revolutionise Healthcare Technology After £49.5k Investment (12/06) The North West Fund For Micro Loans Hits £1m Milestone

May 2015

(22/05) Manchester Invites The World To Celebrate Graphene Week (18/05) Co Angel Investment Service Generates £40m Of Applications

April 2015

(29/04) “GM Futures” Sign Memorandum Of Understanding (14/04) Government Publishes Guide To Energy Efficiency For SMEs (14/04) The Works & The University of Manchester Launch the ‘Construction Academy’ for Local Residents (08/04) From Banker To Butcher As The Butcher’s Quarter Launches With £50k BFS Business Loan (08/04) Hospitality Jobs Fair Attracts Job Seekers

March 2015

(20/03) £2M NEA Loans Help Sisters To Do It For Themselves (09/03) Survey Shows Apprentices Earn £4k A Year More Than Graduates In First Job (04/03) Business Finance Solutions hits £6million North West milestone

February 2015

(27/02) Startups Can Now Apply to MassChallenge 2015 (03/02) BIS Leaders Visit Precison Engineering Specialist (02/02) New café and retail business celebrates cycling in the city

January 2015

(30/01) George Osborne invites new Angel Co Investment Service to number 11 (26/01) BFS helps The Tweed Brewing Company bring brewing back to Hyde (23/01) Brighter prospects on horizon for Rochdale (22/01) Business Finance Solutions Makes First Award From £3m North West Fund For Micro Loans (12/01) Manchester features in prestigious travel list (12/01) Manchester talent pool attracts leading global law firm

December 2014

(17/12) Skills Solutions Take Part In Mission Christmas (15/12) MIDAS half year results significantly up (08/12) Manchester is the European City of Science (05/12) Students Thrive At Key 103’s Christmas Live (05/12) Manchester named ‘Best UK Youth Destination’ (03/12) Winners announced in the Manchester Tourism Awards (02/12) Richard Topliss appointed as chair of the Manchester Growth Company

November 2014

(26/11) BFS Give Multi-Million Pound Boost To North West With New Co-Investment Angel Service (05/11) Apprenticeships Are Just The Beginning… (04/11) Manchester marketing agency wins Start Up Loans North West Start Up Of The Year (03/11) Greater Manchester Investment Portfolio launches in Beijing

October 2014

(31/10) Nearly 250 buildings in Manchester and Salford to get free public wi-fi (01/10) Matthew Scoops Top National Award

September 2014

(30/09) Cheadle company set for 500% growth after securing investment for wearable technology range (25/09) War Hero and Apprentice Star Top The Bill At Wigan Expo

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