Havant Borough Council

✨NAW 2025: Hampshire County Council and Havant Academy Apprenticeship Event! ✨ Are you a local business, training provider or information provider looking to foster new talent? Then you are invited to join us alongside Hampshire County Council and Havant Academy for our joint Apprenticeship event! Over the course of two hours, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a variety of local students who are eager to learn, develop and explore what options are available for them in their next steps in life. We’re excited to already have 12 businesses and 8 training providers along, including local companies such as Comserv (UK) Ltd and iRed ® - A Volatus Aerospace Company; but we would love to welcome more! So, come along and be a part of community led employment and local youth development! 🏫 Location: Havant Academy, Wakefords Way, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5JD 📅 Date: 13th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM For further information or to apply to join this event contact Carrie Shearing 📧 carrie.shearing@hants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council Havant Borough Council Havant Academy James Maw Hannah Haynes Frankie Raines Nancy Waters Kaitie Howard Carrie Shearing Wayne Layton ACMA CGMA #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Careers #Skills #LocalSupport #CareersAdvice #Havant #StayLocal #EmployLocal #Events

An amazing opportunity for our Southern Co-op YES placements to visit New Forest Ice Cream with Kelly Delahunty Pete Hooker and their teams! Thank you to all involved in the project providing young people from Havant Youth Hub valuable work placements and enrichment during their time with you. Havant Borough Council Enable Ability Southern Co-op have partnered to provide work placements for 6 months which is enabling our young people to build skills in the retail industry. At month 5, we have 7 young people placed in local Co-op stores working in their placements whilst getting on the job support to remove any barriers. James Maw Kaitie Howard Nancy Waters Frankie Raines

🌟 Havant Borough Council -Alternative Recruitment event : Reverse Recruitment! 🌟 What is Alternative Recruitment? Alternative Recruitment takes the standard recruitment practices and turns them on their head to foster diverse and effective recruitment processes for both candidates and employers! Alternative Recruitment can come in various forms, but as we’ve learned at Havant Borough Council, in-person events can have a big impact! The past events we have run have brought together a group of 15-20 young people. Havant Borough Council are hosting a reverse recruitment event. This event has us bring together 15-20 young people, looking for work in the local community, then gives you as employers the chance to interview and connect with these young people over the course of two hours! This is an effective way for you to meet multiple candidates in a short amount of time and streamline the recruitment of your next employee! For further details about the event and to reserve you space follow the link below https://lnkd.in/dUvB3JYS Hannah Haynes James Maw Kaitie Howard Nancy Waters Frankie Raines Wayne Layton ACMA CGMA #AlternativeRecruitment #PSCBW #LocalImpact #Networking #Havant #Portsmouth #YouthEmployment

🌟 NAW 2025: Hampshire County Council and Park Community School Apprenticeship Event 🌟 Are you a local business, training provider or information provider looking to foster new talent? Then you are invited to join us alongside Hampshire County Council and Park Community School for our joint Apprenticeship event! Over the course of two hours, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a variety of local students who are eager to learn, develop and explore what options are available for them in their next steps in life. We're excited to already have 12 businesses and 8 training providers along, but we would love to welcome more. So, come along and be a part of community led employment and local youth development! 🏫 Location: Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 4BU 📅 Date: 11th February 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:00-7:00PM For further information or to apply to join this event contact Carrie Shearing 📧 carrie.shearing@hants.gov.uk #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Skills #Careers #LocalSupport #CareersAdvice #Havant #StayLocal #EmployLocal #Events Hampshire County Council Havant Borough Council Basepoint Havant Park Community School James Maw Hannah Haynes Frankie Raines Kaitie Howard Nancy Waters Carrie Shearing Wayne Layton ACMA CGMA

Community First - Building Bridges in Havant: Empowering Businesses and Charities for a Stronger Community Are you a business leader in Havant ready to make even more impact in your community? Community First are excited to launch this pilot programme in Hampshire, designed to unite businesses and charities in partnerships that inspire, grow, and create lasting change. Community First have seen first hand the power of collaborations. From volunteer days and skill-sharing to donations and training, the results speak for themselves:   ✅ Boost your brand by showcasing your commitment to social responsibility.   ✅ Collaborate and grow alongside local charities, gaining fresh perspectives and skills.  ✅ Build a thriving workplace by enhancing employee engagement and strengthening recruitment.   ✅ Foster innovation through hands-on learning experiences that challenge and inspire. Thoughtful planning and collaboration create impactful partnerships; this programme focuses on creating the meaningful connections that deliver value for your business while empowering local charities to thrive. Now is your chance to join a movement that strengthens businesses, communities, and the lives of those around us.  📧 If you would like to know more, register your interest here: http://bit.ly/4jqSJX6 📞 Or contact Community First on 07467 941004 Community First James Maw Kaitie Howard Hannah Haynes #CharityPartnerships #Havant #CommunityImpact #CommunityFirst

For the next 6 weeks we are taking 20 business owners through the Havant Business Growth Programme. Havant Borough Council have funded this opportunity through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Aspire4Business are delighted to deliver the programme on behalf of the council. We will be introducing you to the participants and their businesses, what they have taken away from the sessions and what they have implemented. The Participants will take part in the Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week and have the opportunity to share their experiences and showcase their growing businesses. Enjoy this short video of the Participants enjoying session one, where we audited, shared ideas and created opportunity. The programme supports Economic Development for the Borough and we were delighted that James Maw could join us to share his local knowledge, ideas and opportunities with the Participants. We have already implemented three opportunities, collaborated on two ideas, shared our Digital knowledge, created an opportunity for Bootcamps, considered leadership and we are super excited to review the outcomes in March. Thank you Amanda Harrison for the great photos that catch the atmosphere in the room. #business #growth #development

Phase 1 of the Waterlooville Pop Up Shop, featuring our first tenant Vintage Trainer Ltd, has been incredibly successful. They will be in the Pop Up Shop until March 2025. We are now taking applications for Phase 2. The Pop Up Shop scheme is available to small businesses and entrepreneurs for short ­term tenancies ranging from six weeks to three months, offering the opportunity to give high street retail a try. For more information about the Pop Up Shop scheme, and to register your interest, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/edgj9CZu

📊 You may not like numbers, but you do need to know the numeric mechanics of your business! 📊 Enhance your financial management skills and gain better control over your business with expert guidance from the Hampshire Growth Hub. Join Senior Growth Champion Andrew Swift in his Know Your Numbers - Mastering Financial Control and Funding: Essential Tips for SMEs webinar on Teams, on Tuesday, 4 February, from 12 noon to 1 pm. 💻 In this practical webinar, Andy will guide you through essential financial control and funding strategies, structured around 10 practical tips: 🔹 Develop and adhere to budgets that align with your business objectives. 🔹 Implement techniques to keep track of and manage your cash flow. 🔹 Craft pitches that effectively communicate your value proposition to investors. These practical insights will help you implement effective financial control and funding strategies in your business straight away. 🌟 Andy brings a wealth of practical experience in helping businesses manage their finances. He is a qualified Chartered Banker with over 35 years of experience in senior management roles at a leading UK High Street Bank, specialising in business and commercial customers. 🤝 As a Co-Founder of Interfractional Business Services Limited, Andy has worked for many years as a professional business mentor and was Associate Programme Director for the Help to Grow Management course at Solent University Business School. If you are looking to boost your business’s financial health and growth, secure your spot now by following the Eventbrite link below: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eF_n-8HZ #BusinessFinance #FinancialManagement #SMEs #FreeWebinar #HampshireGrowthHub #BusinessGrowth #FinancialControl #FundingStrategies Basingstoke and Deane Business, Andrew Dowling, East Hampshire District Council, Julie McLatch, Rushmoor for Business, Tom Bircham, Hart District Council, Eastleigh Borough Council, Andy Grandfield, Gosport Borough Council, Ian Bridges, New Forest District Council, Test Valley Borough Council, Jackie Hewson, Fareham Borough Council, Jane Hardy, Winchester City Council, Alison Woods, Havant Borough Council, James Maw, New Forest Business Partnership, DESTINATION BASINGSTOKE LIMITED, Mark J., The IncuHive Group, Andy Pringle, WSX Enterprise, University of Winchester Business School, Paul Bennett, Business East Hants (BEH), Lorna Oldham, Emma Selby, SiGNAL BiZHUB Group, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, Business South, Nicky Kildunne

🌟 Portsmouth South Coast Business Week – Have you heard of it? 🌟 It’s happening the 24th – 28th February and Havant Borough Council are hosting an event on February 28th in Havant! If your business has live vacancies and is passionate about support local communities, we’d love to have you along! Our Alternative Recruitment Event is designed to support inclusion and diversity, with 15-20 potential candidates ready for you too meet in just over one hour. During our event you will hear about the Economic Impact, that employing local young people and connecting with communities has on the local economy and broader society. After the presentation you will have the opportunity to interview potential candidates! Click to secure your ticket or for more information, please contact:  economic_development@havant.gov.uk Hannah Haynes Kaitie Howard Frankie Raines Nancy Waters Wayne Layton ACMA CGMA James Maw https://lnkd.in/dx4upttb #PSCBW #AlternativeRecruitment #Havant #YoungPeople #EconomicImpact

🔒 Connect with Industry Leaders at Security & Policing 2025! 🚔 Visitor registration for Security & Policing 2025 is now open! Hosted by the UK Home Office’s Joint Security and Resilience Centre (JSaRC), this event is a must-attend for professionals in the national security and resilience sectors. It’s taking place from March 11-13 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre! ✨ Whether you're a senior decision-maker, policy developer, or a leading supplier, this is your chance to explore the latest advancements and innovations in security technology. 🔍 Who Should Attend? 🔹 Law Enforcement Officials: Discover cutting-edge tools and strategies to enhance public safety. 🔹 Government Representatives: Engage with industry leaders and shape the future of national security. 🔹 Security Suppliers: Showcase your products and solutions to a global audience. 🔹 Cybersecurity Experts: Stay ahead of emerging threats and network with peers. 🔹 Critical Infrastructure Managers: Learn about the latest measures to protect vital assets. 🔍 Why attend? 🔸 Connect with Government officials and policy developers. 🔸 Explore 385+ suppliers of innovative solutions. 🔸 Access industry-leading insight and content. 🔸 Network with an exclusive audience of key decision makers. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and innovate. Register now by following the link below and be part of the conversation driving the future of security and policing! 🚔🚨 👉 https://lnkd.in/d24w5Za Please note, Security & Policing 2025 is a closed event and all visitors are subject to UK Home Office approval and strict visitor criteria. #SecurityAndPolicing2025 #NationalSecurity #Innovation #Farnborough, #UKSecurity Michelle McClean, Teresa Hogsbjerg, Natalie Wigman, Stephen Martin, Vanessa Rueda Mata, ADS Group Ltd, Sharon Jones, Dr Mark H. Mark Ward Jane Hardy, Tom Bircham, James Maw, Anita Friend, Professor Sara Hadleigh-Dunn PhD SFHEA FSyI SRMCP, Force Development Services (FDS) Ltd, Nick Aldworth MPA CSyP, University of Portsmouth, ElectroGear, Nine23, Oxford Innovation, Mark Darvill, University of Southampton Science Park, University of Southampton, University of Surrey, Richard Smith