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Friday, November 11, 2022
The Growth Company Education and Skills is working with GMCA to deliver Construction and Green Skills Bootcamps to residents of Greater Manchester
The Growth Company Education and Skills is collaborating with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to launch Construction and Green Energy training courses as part of Greater Manchester’s Skills Bootcamps programme.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Gold for the Growth Company with major people award
Over recent months, the Growth Company has shared news of some fantastic awards and accreditations. Here we reflect on our progress and proudly announce our latest achievements - which are a real reflection of the way we’ve helped develop our organisation to fulfil our purpose and values.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
New video launches on how we support Good Employment in Greater Manchester
The short animation explains the Charter in more detail and is narrated by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Growth Company Declares Climate Emergency as COP27 takes place
The Growth Company is proud to pledge its support for the United Nation’s ‘Race to Net Zero’ through Business Declares, a fast-growing network of businesses who acknowledge the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Growth Company shortlisted for 3 Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Awards
The Growth Company is delighted to be shortlisted for 3 Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) awards this year. The ERSA Awards spotlight the hard work, innovation and determination shown by those shortlisted to help the people in need get worthwhile employment.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
How we’ve celebrated Black History Month
At the Growth Company, we are committed to providing equal opportunity for all our colleagues, the businesses we work with, and those we support. We value and respect diversity and it's at the heart of everything we do. Read about how we celebrated Black History Month throughout October.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Our United for Ukraine initiative is making a difference to people’s lives
Since the launch in April, The Growth Company has directly helped over 600 Ukrainians with a dedicated support service, helping many find employment. Tim Jeffrey, Partnership and Integration Manager, reflects on how we’ve made this happen, but explains there's more work to do.
Monday, October 31, 2022
GC Employment launches new service to help businesses diversify their workforce
Aspire in Partnership will focus on helping companies to hire from underrepresented talent groups. The service is designed to help businesses attract and retain best-in-class talent from a diverse range of backgrounds – creating a productive workforce and opportunities for all.
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.
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