News

Welcome to the September 2018 issue of the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds Programme Bulletin. This month, alongside the usual Programme updates, we include news of the Technical Notices on ESI Funds and word on a new dedicated E-CLAIMS support function.

Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street has promised every young person the support they need to get an apprenticeship or training opportunity in a bid to cut youth unemployment in the region.

You might be aware that Coventry and Warwickshire local Authorities and the Coventry & Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership have recently commissioned some research into the market for employment land and premises in the sub-region, and particularly whether this is meeting business needs

Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth strongest in the world with GDP of over €3 trillion. It is the West Midlands and UK’s largest export market in Europe and its consistently strong economic performance offers long-term growth potential for UK businesses.

Grants of up to £10,000 could be available to small businesses who pledge to cut unnecessary stress and boost the health and wellbeing of staff under the pioneering Thrive at Work scheme.

Over 1,000 young people have had the opportunity to learn a new trade at an enhanced construction learning facility at Royal Leamington Spa College since it opened three years ago to address a construction industry skills gap across the region.

Employment in the West Midlands has grown faster than anywhere else in England over the past 12 months, according to new Regional Labour Market figures.

More than 75,000 jobs were created in the region between June 2017 and June 2018.

Solihull Council needs an experienced communicator to join the team to cover for maternity leave - the timescales is nine-12 months from October 2018.

This position may suit a communicator within your ranks that might benefit from this opportunity as a secondment. 

A congestion-busting plan to keep the West Midlands moving while billions of pounds of new road, rail and tram schemes are built will be considered by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) this Friday.