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Issues around skills shortages and digital infrastructure rank highest for Somerset businesses, according to the latest membership survey from Somerset Chamber of Commerce. 

With the construction sector in the midst of a skills shortage, CG Fry & Son is proud to be playing its part in tackling the issue and has welcomed 7 new apprentices to the company this year.

As a result of significant growth and difficulties recruiting, Thatchers is taking matters into their own hands by increasing investment into training and development, and by creating a tailor-made apprenticeship programme called Thatchers Young Talent.

Now entering its 8th year, Strode College's link with the city of Yueyang has been described by the British Council in Beijing as the best example of an effective and durable UK-China partnership and has had a major impact on education in Somerset.

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Somerset Talented Academy inspires students after a visit to Numatic International in Chard.

Weston College is set to play a lead role in tackling the construction industry skills shortage by opening a state-of-the-art industry focused training centre.

After a visit to Yeovil District Hospital, one student was offered an amazing opportunity.

Last week, teams from four local schools pitched their business ideas to Somerset company directors and owners to try and win the £100 investment up for grabs.

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The Careers and Enterprise company have built a network of 60 Cornerstone Employers, could you be the next to join?

Taunton's Mayor officially opened sen.se SATIONAL on Taunton's High Street last week. Read more to find out about the products on offer...

Young people aged 14-16years have benefitted from a high quality workplace experience at RNAS Yeovilton as part of the Aerospace TalentEd Academy.

Professional apprenticeships deliver free talks and workshops to help more aspiring young people make an informed decision when choosing their next step.

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Businesses can apply for a share of up to £40 million to take part in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).

9061 businesses in the UK, including 144 in Somerset are on the list.
If you're not on it...why not?

Take your students on a journey of discovery into engineering and science! Could your students be the next Young Engineer or Scientist of the Year?

Somerset Special Schools and Young Somerset are to open and run a pop-up shop at 56 High Street, Taunton.
The shop's official opening will be Monday 19th November at 12.30pm.

Over 70 education and business partners gathered for the launch of Somerset Education Business Partnership on 24 October 2018. All delegates that completed an evaluation found the event informative, whilst 87% found it inspiring. Read more here.

Every fortnight, Somerset Education Business Partnership (EBP) distributes an e-newsletter.

Commons’ Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee have claimed "digital literacy should be the fourth pillar of education, alongside reading, writing and maths".   

Harry Tavare inspired many at our launch event last Wednesday - providing insight into his gaining employment journey. Is your business missing out by overlooking disabled talent? 

The Somerset Education Business Partnership's opportunity directory provides users a summary of work-related learning schemes, resources and events which are available in the county.