Business Daily

A new network has been launched in Devon and Somerset which will connect the region’s many and varied social enterprises, supporting them to grow and benefit their local economies - and create positive social change.

Enhance brings together new and existing members from across the two counties to form an umbrella network that will provide events, training and networking opportunities across the region. Members also receive a listing on the new website at: www.enhancesocialenterprise.org.uk, along with regular newsletters, opportunities for additional support programmes, peer-...

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have once again joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos to invite customers and members of the local community to donate preloved tools, which will go on to be used by young people in Africa.

For the past 13 years Amigos has been providing vocational learning opportunities in Uganda including training in carpentry and building techniques and apprenticeships. The training helps young people gain vital employment to help support themselves and their families.

Until Tuesday 31st March, carpentry and building tools, which can be...

• Now 24% of young people would consider a career in construction with the same amount of young people (24%) in Exeter receiving information on careers in the sector
• 47% of 16-21-year-olds in Exeter would consider applying to an apprenticeship scheme regardless of the sector
• However only 12% of young adults said that they had received high quality careers guidance from an educational establishment

Leading UK housebuilder Redrow recently launched its annual report on perceptions of apprenticeships and careers in construction. It reveals that most young...

Princesshay has appointed a new centre manager following the retirement of long-serving centre director, Wayne Pearce.

Michelle Menezes joined Princesshay in December. Her role will include overseeing all centre operations, the centre management team and continuing to make Princesshay the premier shopping destination in the South West and the location of choice for retailers in Exeter.

Experienced retail manager, Michelle Menezes has over 10 years of experience working for a variety of high street brands across multiple sectors and has moved from a management role in...