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We currently have many projects running, supported by Surrey Learning & Skills Council, the European Social fund, Connexions, Surrey Economic Partnership, Surrey Bridges and many other partners which aim to address the many possible problems Surrey Businesses may face
A quick guide to the education system
This is a simple ready reckoner which enables employers to quickly and easily recognise the qualifications young people have and understand how these compare to traditional qualifications such as O Levels or A Levels.
To view the reckoner in its printable form, click www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/images/qualifchart.gif.
To view our interactive guide click www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/qualifications/SIMPLE_R.htm
Opportunity to get business from 2012 Olympics
With literally thousands of contracts available, the 2012 games are a huge opportunity for businesses in the South East.Opportunities will be opening up in construction, IT, catering, manufacturing, retail, security, business and financial services, tourism, media, creative industries and many more. The Business Link Olympic Readiness Programme offers information and guidance on how to take advantage of the business opportunities that will be generated by the construction and delivery of the 2012 Games. These opportunities will be offered by the Olympic Delivery Authority, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games, major contractors and their supply chains. To help small businesses take advantage of these opportunities register on Compete For www.competefor.com . Compete For is a web based service that gives businesses unique access to London 2012 business opportunities. It acts as a brokerage service between buyers and suppliers of London 2012 contracts. To support local businesses with the Quality Management criteria required for Compete For A Quality Management workshop has been arranged on the 8th July 2008 at Business Link, Woking. To find out more about this programme contact Business Link 0845 600 9006
Surrey Chambers Community Fund
Surrey Chambers of Commerce together with Surrey Community Foundation has created a Community Fund. This aims to support local communities and improve the business environment. Our objective is to: Makes a difference in an effective way so all businesses and communities see a change for the better
Encourage Corporate Social Responsibility.Who benefits? Everyone in the community benefits, from local residents, businesses and tourists. The projects we hope to fund will be community projects that help improve quality of life whether through; education, training, creating new facilities or finding employment. This fund is to help solve some of the issues in Surrey. Get Involved! All you need to do is donate, this is then pooled with other donations. The fund is then used to award grants and funding to local community projects. You can donate any time in the year and as many times you want so the question is when will you donate to improve your community. To make your donation please contact Wendy Varcoe on 01483 555640 or email [e]wendy@surreycommunityfoundation.org.uk[ee]
Business Training Services
Godalming College’s Business Training Services offers customised training and assessment in the workplace including certificated management courses, CPD workshops, NVQs and specialist short courses. A Centre of Vocational Excellence we work with employers across the region providing information and advice including assistance in accessing funding for staff development.
For further information:- Godalming College, Business Training Services
The Chestnut Suite, Guardian House, Borough Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 2AE Tel: 01483 423292
Fax: 01483 425164
web: www.godalming.ac.uk
e-mail: bts@godalming.ac.uk
Supplier Matching Service
Make sure your service is featured!
This new service is brought to you by Business Link Surrey, and we at Surrey Chambers would like to encourage you as members to register your business on the Service database. The main aim of the matching service is to help Businesses Link find specialist service solutions for their customers. This is done by determining the type of support a business needs, then seeking to identify possible suppliers, such as your company, who might meet their requirements. Whilst there is no guarantee your company will be selected, registration will mean that you may be considered if a company is looking for the services you provide. There's really nothing to lose so if you offer a business-to-business service take this opportunity to include your expertise in this unique database.
This system will be used as a principal reference point for Business Link, listing suppliers of all kinds, and having at it's heart a database that will be used to search for specific skills.
Apart from a little time, there is no cost. Registration is online and is completely free, so please visit the Supplier Matching Service website at www.suppliermatching.co.uk and submit your business details today. |
