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The Greater Peterborough
Partnership has launched a weekly support and networking group for managers and
professionals made redundant as a result of the economic downturn.
The Back to Business Club aims to help out-of-work managers and professionals to
maintain their confidence and motivation as they seek to return to the workplace,
through networking with others in the same position and through signposting to support
services.
The club will operate as a drop-in networking event designed to bring together like-minded
people - those serious about getting back into the workplace. In addition, it will
provide information and clear signposting to a range of support services that can
help people back to work. Every fortnight the club will include a workshop on topics
such as CV writing, interview techniques, setting up your own business, as well
as talks by city leaders on subjects such as the local economy.
Meetings are held every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm at Peterborough College of Adult
Education. Anyone living in the Peterborough area who is actively seeking work is
welcome to attend on a drop-in basis. There is no charge; no need to register in
advance and refreshments are provided. Smart dress is preferred.
For more information please visit www.gpp-peterborough.org.uk/backtobusiness, call 01733 207348
or email backtobusiness@gpp-peterborough.org.uk
Businesses aspiring
to grow but being held back by the recession can get up to £10,000 grant funding
to help create jobs.
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Growth Fund is a pot of £200,000 to be used over
the next two years to help companies with good business concepts realise their ambitions.
Jointly operated by Opportunity Peterborough and the Greater Cambridge Partnership,
the fund is administered via Business Link East and is aimed at small and medium
sized businesses and social enterprises across the county who are being adversely
affected by the changing market conditions.
To enquire or make an application, firms must have completed an action plan with
Business Link East outlining their growth ambition and how they will achieve it
in the next 12 months. For more information contact Business Link East on 08457
171615.