Chris Fletcher is the Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director at GMCA and Richard Jeffrey is the National Director at GC Business. They tell Andy about their predictions for the future of business in Greater Manchester and how SMEs can use the support available through the Skills for Growth programme to create a thriving, sustainable future.

https://www.skillsforgrowthsme.co.uk/

Suzanne McNicholas is the Skills for Growth Apprenticeship Specialist and Bronwyn Raper is the Deputy Hub Lead of Bridge GM who works with schools and colleges to help them prepare young people for the world of work. They tell Andy about the numerous benefits SMEs can experience by taking on apprentices, bust some of the myths about employing young people, and explain why becoming an apprentice can be incredibly rewarding at any stage in your career. 

https://www.skillsforgrowthsme.co.uk/

Maria Mander is an award-winning health and wellbeing specialist who advises SMEs on the Skills For Growth programme, helping them develop a healthy, thriving and productive workforce. She tells Andy why employee wellbeing is so important for companies big and small, how we can all prepare for the challenges of the future in this area, and the strategies we can all use to help us when we're feeling overwhelmed.    

https://www.skillsforgrowthsme.co.uk/