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🤝 As part of Forvis Mazars in the UK's partnership with IntoUniversity , team members actively volunteer to support IntoUniversity's Business in FOCUS workshops. These dynamic, one-day programmes involve students working closely with volunteers in a high-energy, hands-on work simulation. 🏢 Hosted in Forvis Mazars offices across the UK, these workshops provide young people with insights into the corporate world and build their awareness of key soft skills required for the workplace 🧱 Recently, Ben Seager-Scott, Forvis Mazars' Chief Investment Officer, volunteered at one of these Business in FOCUS programmes. He found the day incredibly rewarding, noting the importance of initiatives like these in shaping the future of our industry ⬇ Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eAPcYeRJ #Partnership #Business #EarlyCareers

🤝 As part of Forvis Mazars in the UK's partnership with IntoUniversity , team members actively volunteer to support IntoUniversity's Business in FOCUS workshops. These dynamic, one-day programmes involve students working closely with volunteers in a high-energy, hands-on work simulation. 🏢 Hosted in Forvis Mazars offices across the UK, these workshops provide young people with insights into the corporate world and build their awareness of key soft skills required for the workplace 🧱 Recently, Ben Seager-Scott, Forvis Mazars' Chief Investment Officer, volunteered at one of these Business in FOCUS programmes. He found the day incredibly rewarding, noting the importance of initiatives like these in shaping the future of our industry ⬇ Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eWSUZ3f6 #Partnership #Business #EarlyCareers

🤝 As part of Forvis Mazars in the UK's partnership with IntoUniversity , team members actively volunteer to support IntoUniversity's Business in FOCUS workshops. These dynamic, one-day programmes involve students working closely with volunteers in a high-energy, hands-on work simulation. 🏢 Hosted in Forvis Mazars offices across the UK, these workshops provide young people with insights into the corporate world and build their awareness of key soft skills required for the workplace 🧱 Recently, Ben Seager-Scott, Forvis Mazars' Chief Investment Officer, volunteered at one of these Business in FOCUS programmes. He found the day incredibly rewarding, noting the importance of initiatives like these in shaping the future of our industry ⬇ Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eugKg6UB #Partnership #Business #EarlyCareers

🤝 As part of Forvis Mazars in the UK's partnership with IntoUniversity , team members actively volunteer to support IntoUniversity's Business in FOCUS workshops. These dynamic, one-day programmes involve students working closely with volunteers in a high-energy, hands-on work simulation. 🏢 Hosted in Forvis Mazars offices across the UK, these workshops provide young people with insights into the corporate world and build their awareness of key soft skills required for the workplace 🧱 Recently, Ben Seager-Scott, Forvis Mazars' Chief Investment Officer, volunteered at one of these Business in FOCUS programmes. He found the day incredibly rewarding, noting the importance of initiatives like these in shaping the future of our industry ⬇ Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/eEpaUnWC #Partnership #Business #EarlyCareers

📣 Key takeaways from the "Life as a Small Business in Wales in 2024" Breakfast Briefing organised by Executive Education - Cardiff University Business School : Small businesses in Wales have faced significant challenges in recent years, including the impact of Brexit, COVID-19, rising costs, and skills shortages. To support their survival and growth, collaboration between various stakeholders is crucial: 🏛️ UK Government 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Welsh Government 🌍 Communities and support organisations 🎓 Academia 💼 Businesses themselves As a member of the Cardiff Business School Placements Team, I'm excited about the role academia can play in supporting small businesses: ⭐ Offering placements and live business projects to provide fresh perspectives and innovative solutions 🤝 Connecting businesses with cutting-edge expertise and research 🎓 Encouraging take-up of academic support among small and micro businesses By working together, we can help small businesses in Wales navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in the new economy. If you're a small business looking for support or a student eager to make a real impact, let's connect! 🤝 #SmallBusinessSupport #smallbusiness #breakfastbriefing #cardiff #cardiffevents #sme #highstreet #publicvalue #WalesBusiness #AcademiaCollaboration #CardiffBusinessSchool #CARBSPlacements #LiveBusinessProjects Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd Alex Hicks Catherine Williams Libby Davies Anna Murray Jane McElroy

🤝 As part of our partnership, our team members actively volunteer to support IntoUniversity's Business in FOCUS workshops. These dynamic, one-day programmes involve students working closely with volunteers in a high-energy, hands-on work simulation. 🏢 Hosted in our offices across the UK, these workshops provide young people with insights into the corporate world and build their awareness of key soft skills required for the workplace 🧱 🗣 Recently, Ben Seager-Scott, PhD, CFA, our Chief Investment Officer, volunteered at one of these Business in FOCUS programmes. He found the day incredibly rewarding, noting the importance of initiatives like these in shaping the future of our industry ⬇ 🙌 We’re proud to work with IntoUniversity to show students across the UK what is possible. Find out more ➡ https://lnkd.in/e56aAYDM #Partnership #Business #EarlyCareers

The #ESESCRD Annual Report is now LIVE! ⭐ 24% of Scotland's population benefits from the Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal - one of the UK's most ambitious and impactful deals, representing a £1.5 billion #investment.   ✴ Designed to accelerate productivity and inclusive growth through #Infrastructure, #skills, and #innovation. ✴   The Deal has so far helped to: * add £2.2bn Gross Value Added to the Scottish and UK economy * create or support 20,000 job opportunities *support 900 micro, small and medium enterprises * support 500 apprentices and internships *donate over £100,000 to regional good causes; *leverage an additional 45% on government funding drawn down thus far    Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eYbEr_5D or download the accessible version: https://lnkd.in/euzHuRpy   #ESESCityRegionDealUpdate East Lothian Council | The City of Edinburgh Council | | Scottish Borders Council | West Lothian Council | GOV.UK | The Scottish Government | The University of Edinburgh

Day 5 of the WWC session completed🤍 Our final speakers of the day was Maria Manion and Hannah Lee. Maria is the chief executive of Cambridge BID Company. Hannah is a digital marketer at Cambridge BID Company. A levy is provided in the city to host events, unite people together, and this boosts the economy. Maria spoke about her experiences and journey. She worked from the age of 13 and studied at university when there was predominantly more males than females. She worked in so many businesses and projects throughout her life and learnt so much along the way. At one point she worked in regeneration and development. Her magnificent advice/tips: • Your degree is one thing that never defines you. • Don’t be afraid of what you want to do. • Every single person has a gift to give. • It’s better to “I lived, I tried, and failed” than “I wish I did”. • Showcase value. • Univeristy gives you the tools to grow and exprience opportunities out there. Hannah spoke on how she stumbled upon tourism management and felt it was perfect for her because it had the business and events sides to it. She knew she wanted a degree and got a chance to discover many Industries as a freelancer. At BID, she works on many areas in her role such as social media and newsletters that goes out to the local levy and businesses. Furthermore, manage restaurants, Christmas lights, and outdoor screenings for cinemas and sports. Her amazing advice/tips: • Network as much as possible! • Don’t overwhelm yourself. • Take opportunities that are available. • The more you get to connect and talk with others. There’s a rise in opportunities! • Utilise everything that’s available to you. Both of them are incredible and it was exciting listening to their career journey and growth🔥✨. Westminster Working Cultures #santanderuniuk #westminsterworkingcultures #wwc #wwcuk #westminsteremployability

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Don’t miss out on DBS Week, where you can dive into insightful panel discussions, expand your network, and learn from the experiences of our incredible team at DBS. Link in the 1st comment #DBSWeek #CareerGrowth #Networking #DBSOpportunities #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #HybridEvent #FutureLeaders #DBSBank #DBSCareers

🌍 Reflecting on an Inspiring International Staff Training Week 🌍 This week, we had the pleasure of hosting an International Staff Training Week on Global Perspectives and Strategies in Higher Education Partnerships. We were happy to welcome participants and speakers from across the globe, and it was great to see how actively everyone engaged in the programme. It was also an excellent opportunity to meet our partners in person. Here are some of the key takeaways from this inspiring week: ✨ Partnerships are a tool for growth, not an end in themselves. A special thanks to Ian Creagh for his inspirational talk. 🌱 Nurturing global partnerships is essential for their success. Building strong, lasting connections requires ongoing care and commitment. 🤝 Equity in partnerships matters. We need to place greater emphasis on creating truly equitable partnerships that benefit all involved (thank you, Barnabas Nawangwe for reminding us). 🔺 Partnerships can have a multiplier effect. I loved Cecilia Hewlett's image of the "partnership triangle". A huge thank you to the Università degli Studi di Padova Projects & Mobility Office team for making this staff week possible, and to everyone who contributed, both directly and indirectly, to its success! 🙌 Looking forward to continuing these important conversations with our partners!. Info: https://lnkd.in/dqQx7FwD #InternationalPartnerships #HigherEducation #GlobalCollaboration #StaffTrainingWeek #EquityInPartnerships #PartnershipGrowth #GlobalStrategies