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The newsletter of the *Nottingham team* of the *D2N2 Growth Hub*

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Supporting SMEs to recruit graduates

In partnership with the D2N2 Skills Access Hub, the University?of Nottingham?are offering support and training to local small and medium-sized enterprises to up-skill their workforce and allow them to more easily recruit interns, placement students and graduates to join their organisation.

Benefits to SMEs include targeted, skills-based workshops, support with staff recruitment and retention, and development of student and graduate roles. SMEs will also benefit by gaining the knowledge and skills to successfully attract talent to benefit their workforce and enhance graduate retention in the region.

To find out how the D2N2 Skills Access Hub and University of Nottingham can support your business, please contact Gurjit Chahal (SME Engagement Officer) at?*[email protected]*.

The University of Nottingham?*Careers and Employability Service [ [link removed] ]*?are a delivery partner for the?*D2N2 Skills Access Hub* [ [link removed] ]?which is part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The project supports local businesses in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire to train and develop their staff to meet their local business needs.?

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Do your bit to cut carbon emissions...

Business Climate Hub

This year, businesses of all sizes around the UK are committing to do their bit to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet.

The UK government has partnered with business owners and respected climate groups to help you join them today.



No matter how small your business or what industry you?re in, your commitment could make a real difference ? to your business, to your customers, to your community, to the planet ? and to your energy bills!

Find out more on the Business Climate Hub website [ [link removed] ].
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Webinars and surgeries coming up...

Thursday 3 June from 1:00 to 2:30pm
B-Global third sector

Access to finance is very necessary to ensuring the survival and sustainability of organisations in the third sector. This webinar will prepare the sector in accessing and identifying finance options available to them.

This webinar will help charities and voluntary organisations navigate what can be a challenging funding environment.

*Delegates will understand:*

? Ways to finance your organisation

? How to develop a good case for funding

? Sources of finance available to help your organisation

Book your ticket free on the B-Global Eventbrite page [ [link removed] ].
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Women in Tech June 2021

Thursday 3 June from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Women in Tech

*"Content warning: This talk briefly mentions sexual abuse at the start"*

During this talk Tess will share how trauma and social conditioning affect how we work, and how the simple act of listening and sharing bravely can unlock our capacity to build better teams, products and lives.?

From inspirational story-telling to practical exercises, Tess's talk will take you on a journey towards building the courage to truly be heard and understood, and to hold space for others to experience that for themselves.?

Book on the Women in Tech webpage [ [link removed] ].
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The Future of the Office

Tuesday 8 June from 1 to 2pm
The Future of the Office

With the Coronavirus lockdown hopefully coming to an end, business owners should already be considering long-term plans for their office(s) and staff. The future of the office is very likely to look different as we adapt to new ways of working, which might include hybrid offices, remote and home working. Please join us for our exciting discussion on the Future of the Office as we explore these important questions...

? Do we return to the existing office or review our current set-up?

? How do we conduct employee audits?

? What practical steps can we take to make the office COVID safe?

? How do we maintain or adapt our organisational culture?

? Are there ways to embed environmental sustainability?

? How do we support the mental health of an agile or remote workforce?

Book through the D2N2 Growth Hub Eventbrite page [ [link removed] ].
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CDI Business Surgeries

Friday 11 June from 10:00am to 3:00pm (5 x 45 min sessions)
CDI business surgeries

If you?re a Creative, Digital or Tech SME based in the Nottingham city area, the D2N2 Growth Hub can help your business to grow!

Each session is tailored to your needs so whether you are looking for grants for growth or to improve your digital connectivity, support to innovate, opportunities to network, advice on reopening after Coronavirus or trading internationally, we can support you.

Delivered by adviser Anthony Byrne, these 45 minute online business surgeries will help you ?cut through the noise? and guide you to find the right support products for your business.

Book through the D2N2 Growth Hub Eventbrite page [ [link removed] ].
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Tech Nottingham June 2021

Monday 14 June from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Tech Nottingham

You have gained a lot of useful, hard-won experience. It can be difficult to know how to share your knowledge and get past the question of even if you should. So much content is being created every minute in new ways it can be difficult to know where to start.

Jonathan has a wealth of experience from blogging, podcasting, and video production & streaming. This talk will not only encourage you to record your experiences but will provide you with tools and techniques to help you do that, whatever medium you choose to use. From creation, through editing, to production & distribution, find out how you can share more of your unique take on any topic.

Book through the Tech Nottingham webpage [ [link removed] ].
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