News
Friday, October 28, 2022
Why an employer should consider diversifying its workforce
Companies throughout the North West, and elsewhere, are facing a very tight labour market. Many sectors of the economy having vacancies that are sitting unfilled. If that is a situation you are faced with, what is the solution?
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
GC Education and Skills Wins Low Carbon Innovator of the Year 2022
The Growth Company Education and Skills are delighted to have been awarded Low Carbon Innovator of the Year at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2022, held at FutureSkills, MediaCityUK on Friday 14 October.
Monday, October 24, 2022
Greater Manchester Green Summit 2022
The Growth Company once again joined Greater Manchester’s annual Green Summit on Monday, 17 October, to show our support for our city’s goal to be a zero-carbon city by 2038.
Monday, October 24, 2022
#HereForBusiness support package helping Greater Manchester companies take the heat out of the energy crisis
Greater Manchester’s Business Growth Hub has launched a new support package to help local businesses to manage the increasing cost of doing business, along with practical solutions they can take to deal with energy price rises and other increasing costs.
Monday, October 3, 2022
#HereForBusiness webinar – Making sense of the energy challenge
In the first of a series of webinars, you will hear from a panel of experts, providing practical insight into what the scheme means for your business, what happens after six months, and what steps businesses can take to reduce energy consumption.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Growth Company and the Association of Apprentices co-organised the first ever Apprentice Meet Up event in the North-West
In partnership with the Association of Apprentices (AoA) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the Growth Company Education & Skills has hosted the first ever exclusive networking event for apprentices across the UK in the North-West.
Monday, September 26, 2022
Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion journey
The Growth Company are proudly supporting National Inclusion Week (26th September – 2nd October). Vicky McDonald, Director of HR and Organisation Development reflects on our journey so far to become a more inclusive workplace and celebrates our many achievements from the past year.
Friday, September 23, 2022
The Growth Company launches new “Max Your Money” initiative
The Growth Company understands the pressure placed on those who have their finances stretched, and we are launching the “Max Your Money” initiative, offering a wide range of services to individuals and businesses to help them cope with the crisis and maximise their income.
Friday, September 2, 2022
The Growth Company proud to confirm partnership with Unity Radio
The Growth Company has recently announced a partnership with Unity Radio’s New Talent Academy to deliver real life learning and help put theory into practice.
Friday, August 12, 2022
GC’s EmbRace Network sponsors dance troupe at Manchester Caribbean Carnival
The Growth Company’s EmbRace EDI Network, which celebrates individuals across GC from diverse racial backgrounds, is sponsoring the Jet Black Dance Troup at Manchester’s Caribbean Carnival.
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions visits the Growth Company
On Wednesday 3rd August, the Growth Company welcomed Shadow Secretary of Start for Work and Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth, to its Lee House site in central Manchester to discuss best practice around our delivery of the Working Well: Work and Health Programme.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
5 Benefits of hiring someone who has been through the justice system
Dave McDonald, Director for Justice Services at GC, explores some of the reasons why employers should consider hiring someone with previous criminal convictions.
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