Ambitious Essex

Join our Aspirational Essex Programme today and help create new opportunities for the Greater Essex residents 🙌. Through joining the accreditation process, training providers can help improve the standards of skills and training initiatives. By becoming accredited, training providers demonstrate that they have been assessed against a robust criteria 🤝. They can then showcase their accreditation and status as a trust training provider! Find out more about Aspirational Essex: https://lnkd.in/e8-XM5er

The government recently published the provisional 2025/26 Local Government Finance Settlement. This sets out how much money local authorities will receive from government for the coming year. Read our response to the proposals: https://lnkd.in/eX8scxSV

🌟 Calling all young entrepreneurs! 🌟 The NORTH ESSEX ECONOMIC BOARD is excited to launch the Young Entrepreneurs programme! 🚀 Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, the programme will provide the resources and support you need. The programme will offer workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Let's build the future together! 💼✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eByWX9PV #YoungEntrepreneurs #NEEB #BusinessGrowth #Innovation

Discover how to craft a compelling brand identity that resonates with your target audience 🎯. Open to businesses in Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon and Tendring, this free workshop will help you stay ahead of your competitors. Gain insights into using the power of PR to elevate your brand’s reputation and visibility 👀. The workshop is perfect for businesses of all stages and sizes as well as sole traders. 📆 Wednesday 22 January ⌚10.30am to 1pm 📌 Kingscliff Hotel, Kings Parade, Holland-on-Sea, CO15 5JB Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ecMKvsDk NORTH ESSEX ECONOMIC BOARD, Backing Essex Business, Let's Do Business Group

📢 Fully funded green skills training for residents and small businesses 📢! In partnership with South Essex College of Further and Higher Education we’re pleased to be involved in offering four new fully funded courses in electric vehicle maintenance 🔧. The courses are open to residents and employees of small and medium sized enterprises in Greater Essex – all you have to pay is the £41 registration fee! The courses available are: 🚘 Level 2 Award in Electric Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities 🚘 Level 2 & 3 Combine Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance 🚘 Level 3 Electrical Vehicle Charging Installation Training 🚘 Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement We have contributed to funding the courses, alongside UK Shared Prosperity allocation from Thurrock Council and Castle Point Borough Council. Eligibility criteria applies. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eV_2knZC Enrol today 📩 training@southessex.ac.uk

Happy New Year from everyone at Ambitious Essex 🥂! It’s that time of year when lots of people are making resolutions for the year ahead - and we’d love to know what your biggest goals are for 2025 🎯. Whether you’re looking to grow your team, expand into new premises or produce something new and exciting - let us know what you’re aiming to achieve in 2025 in the comments 👇.

Heard a lot about AI, but want to know more about how to make it work for your business? 🦾 This upcoming free workshop might be just for you. Learn how your businesses can see improved performance in data analysis, strategic planning, content generation and customer services through introducing AI techniques ⭐. Led by Kat Marketing, the workshop is available to businesses in Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Maldon and Tendring. 📆 Wednesday 22 January ⏲ 9am to 12noon 📌 Tendring District Council, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton, CO15 1SE Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/edXB-4MG NORTH ESSEX ECONOMIC BOARD, Let's Do Business Group

Calling all businesses in digital, tech and creative industries!   Take on an apprentice in 2025 with funding from the Essex Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service, with support from the BBC.   Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/dD3cGDv     BBC Apprenticeship Partnerships

📢 Happening next week 📢! Start 2025 off by joining Let's Do Marketing as they lead a workshop on creating an effective marketing strategy. Over the three-hour session, businesses will learn about: ✔ What is a marketing strategy? ✔ SWOT analysis ✔ Identify target audiences ✔ Defining your brand identity ✔ Much more 📆 Tuesday 7 January ⌚ 10am to 1pm 📌 Online Businesses in Essex can sign up for free using the code ESSEX25 ✨. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eu7KWzFm

📢 Exciting opportunity to boost your employability skills 📢! As part of a project we are collaborating on with PwC, they are running a career development session. Open to anyone looking to boost their employability skills, the session will help you explore future career opportunities and unlock your potential 💪. 📆 Tuesday 21 January ⌚ 9.30am to 3.30pm 📌 Online Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eS5nebSz