Nottingham has one of the fastest growing economies of any UK city, according to a new national report published this week. The UK Powerhouse City Growth Tracker from Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Business & Economic research (Cebr) shows that, in the last quarter of 2016, Nottingham climbed ten places in the national rankings […]
A new sculpture using live activity from the surface of the sun to illuminate a building has been unveiled in Nottingham. The artwork will adorn the front of the new £30m BioCity Discovery building on Lower Parliament Street as a Brise Soleil. The new five-storey building will support more than 700 new bioscience roles in […]
Nottingham Jobs has had a busy start to the year, with over 1800 calls and texts to the team from local jobseekers and employers leading to more than 500 people finding work. These results come after a major marketing campaign by Nottingham City Council with partner Futures to help make people aware of the support […]
Nottingham City Council welcomes the launch of the Midlands Engine and Midlands Transport Strategies today which will drive growth and productivity in the region. The Chancellor Philip Hammond was in the region today to launch the Midlands Engine Strategy, which includes significant investment in skills, connectivity and local growth, and sets out how the Government plans to […]
Nottingham City Council is celebrating the city’s great apprentices next week for National Apprenticeship Week. The council is supporting the tenth annual National Apprenticeship Week, which runs 6-10 March 2017, celebrating apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals and businesses. To celebrate the week, Nottingham City Council and key local organisations which work […]
On Friday 3 March, people from the North of the city will be heading to Bulwell as the Nottingham North Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair returns for a third year. This year the event will feature 40 stands with 30 of those being run by employers with live job vacancies and representing different sectors, including care, […]
Over 200 young people in Nottingham who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET) will receive face-to-face careers support and guidance on their doorstep next week (week of 20 Feb). This is a joint exercise between Futures Advice, Skills and Employment and Nottingham City Council to fulfil the council’s pledge of guaranteeing a […]
More employers are needed to create vacancies for jobseekers in Nottingham aged between 18 and 24 who have previously struggled to get into work or training. Over £1m of funding is available for employers who are prepared to take on new recruits. Employers don’t need to be city based, but the new recruits do have […]
Up to 50 new apprenticeships are being created at Nottingham City Council over the coming year. The new minimum 12 month-long contracts will be across all areas of the council, including business administration, highways and HGV mechanics. The new vacancies are great for young people starting out in their careers and anyone who is struggling […]
Nottingham City Council, its partners and key local organisations are ambitious about supporting young people to get into training and employment and realise their full potential. Five local organisations, part financed by the European Union through the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) are working together to provide local young people […]