October 2017

Councils’ Jelly Programme featured at United Nations OECD Conference

By Mandy Payne, Economic Development Officer Earlier this month, I was invited to present at the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Conference in Paris on the success of the Business Jelly Programme in Christchurch and East Dorset. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek… Read more Councils’ Jelly Programme featured at United Nations OECD Conference

Strengthening relationships between Businesses, Training Providers and Schools

By Duncan Newman, Economic Development Officer It’s been a busy few weeks for the Going for Growth team! At the end of September I met up with Rob Palmer, Deputy Head of The Grange School, Bryony Leonard and Keziah Hayes from Pearson (BTEC Providers) and the group of employers supporting the delivery of the BTEC Level 3 in… Read more Strengthening relationships between Businesses, Training Providers and Schools