Economic and Skills Development Partnership
Bracknell Forest
The ESDP is a business-driven partnership, supported by Bracknell Forest Council. It’s aims are to:
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provide a co-ordinated voice and support to Bracknell Forest’s local business community;
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represent the local business community in responding to central and local government consultations, and in seeking funding for business initiatives;
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develop strong working relationships with organisations such as the local authority, Thames Valley Berkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Berkshire Growth Hub, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce; and
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deliver initiatives that benefit the Bracknell Forest business community.
All businesses in Bracknell Forest are welcome to participate in the ESDP’s activities. There are no fees involved. Members include businesses of all sizes from across Bracknell Forest.
PAST PROJECTS
BRACKNELL FOREST TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS
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Engaged and supported the Bracknell Forest Council Autumn Employment & Skills Survey
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Contributed to other surveys and local analysis
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Promoted results to identify appropriate actions
AUTUMN JOBS FAIR
The DWP held a jobs fair on the 12th and 13th of October. If you are an employer who missed this but would like to find out more about it, please contact
jennifer.fleming@dwp.gov.uk for Kickstart roles and isabella.segarradamea@dwp.gov.uk for non-Kickstart roles. Further information for young people can be found in this flyer
ESDP SUMMER EVENT
A recent, in-person event held at Easthampstead Park Conference Centre. Speakers at this event discussed local economic renewal and recovery post-pandemic, as well as staff-wellbeing and new ways of working. Find out more in Bob's Blog!
