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Investment in the engineers of the future as iconsys creates 16 new jobs

Investment in the engineers of the future as iconsys creates 16 new jobs

Oct 19, 2021

One of the UK’s leading independent system integrators has created 16 jobs ahead of the official launch of its new smart building in Telford. iconsys, which provides industrial automation, enterprise integration and sustainable services, is in the final stages of its relocation to a 17,500 sq ft site on Stafford Park that will deliver a substantial increase in available manufacturing floorspace,...

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Parents sought by Redditch family business to take on flexible roles

Parents sought by Redditch family business to take on flexible roles

Sep 17, 2021

Redditch parents looking for part-time roles to fit in and around family life and childcare needs are being sought by Beoley-based Oakland International. The family business’s longstanding policy of employee equality and operating numerous part-time roles throughout their business continues to prove popular, suiting single and working parents sharing childcare duties, as it means both parents...

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5 Star invests £150,000 in new training academy

5 Star invests £150,000 in new training academy

Sep 15, 2021

One of the West Midlands’ fastest growing home improvement specialists has invested more than £150,000 into creating the next generation of fitters, installers and design consultants. 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, which has seen a sales boom since lockdown, has built a new 3,000 sq ft training academy at its Kidderminster showroom that is capable of supporting 100 people every year. This...

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The Apprenticeship Works to play major part in school leavers’ event in Birmingham

The Apprenticeship Works to play major part in school leavers’ event in Birmingham

Sep 7, 2021

A leading Midlands apprenticeship training agency has helped to organise a major event in Birmingham next month to promote career opportunities to school leavers. The Apprenticeship Works is an event partner at the Inspire My Future day which will take place from 9.30am to 4pm on Friday, October 1, at Millennium Point, in Birmingham city centre. The event has been designed for school leavers to...

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BCTG to help expanding barbers group to train new staff

BCTG to help expanding barbers group to train new staff

Aug 27, 2021

A leading West Midlands barbers business has linked up with top training group BCTG to provide a range of government-backed career opportunities. The Hipster Group was launched in 2017 and has since expanded to operate from five venues across the West Midlands in Leamore, Rushall, Short Heath, Streetly and Walsall. BCTG will now be working with the Hipster Group to provide a range of training...

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