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There is still time to have your say on the ‘Skills for All’ Strategy
*Central Bedfordshire* businesses are invited to have their say on a new strategy that outlines how the council will support people to access education throughout their lives.
The strategy outlines four key priorities:
- Foundational
- Pathways to achievement
- Future workforce
- Supporting learners and schools
The *consultation* [
] period closes on the *12 April 2024*, so help shape the final version to reflect the needs and aspirations of our business community.
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UoB ukspf support
Are you looking to upskill your team and accelerate business growth?
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​Businesses located in the *Central Bedfordshire* area can now benefit from FREE growth & innovation support, delivered by the *University of Bedfordshire [
].*
Funded by the *UK Shared Prosperity Fund* (UKSPF), the programme offers 12 hours of tailored support, subsidised graduate employment, access to grant funding (eligibility criteria applies) and peer-to-peer networking.​
You can access a range of workshops designed to foster growth and increase productivity within your business. These include: ​
* Strategic Marketing Essentials ​
* Growth Through Transformation ​
* Lean Thinking
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* Bid Writing and Grant Applications ​
​For more information or to register for the programme, visit the *website [
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VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme open for Applications
This funding scheme is to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations improve their energy efficiency.
This will help frontline delivery organisations with the increased cost of living.
* Eligible organisations can apply for the cost and delivery of an independent energy assessment.
* Organisations with an energy assessment may then be eligible to apply for a capital grant to install the recommended energy efficiency measures in their premises.
This scheme is now open for *applications [
]*, and will run until *August 2024* and all capital grants must be spent by *31 March 2025*.
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SEMLEP Round 2
The Growing Innovation Scheme launches a new round of Funding
The fund allocation is *£3,864,500* and the maximum grant intervention through the programme will be up to 50% of eligible capital from *£100,000* up to a maximum of *£300,000*.
*SEMLEP Growth Hub [
]* are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for projects that may be suitable for capital funding.
Once your EOI has been approved you will be invited to *submit* [
] a full application. The last date of receipt of Expressions of Interest is *17 May 2024*.
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Support Tourism businesses this Easter
*Experience Bedfordshire* promote some of the wonderful destinations and attractions we have here in *Central Bedfordshire*. With Easter coming up, it's the perfect opportunity to explore our area and enjoy a great day out with friends and family. If you are thinking of booking a day out, please view a list of visitor attractions on the *website [
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