v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 30TH MARCH v 9th March 2023 • The HERALD • Page 61 ASK A PROFESSIONAL LEP TO BOOST DIGITAL EXPERTISE ACROSS THE SOLENT REGION e Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is taking the lead in bridging the digital skills gap across the region, within communities and businesses. It is working with Catalyst South partners, leading technology companies and experts to provide access to the latest insights, tools and resources needed to thrive in the modern world. e LEP is the latest organisation to work with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) to support their Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) bringing together public, private, and charity sector organisations to boost skills for a world-leading, inclusive digital economy. Brooke Hoskins, LEP non-executive director and Skills Advisory Panel Chair, said: “We understand that in today’s digital age, having access to the right digital skills is essential for success, whether you’re an individual or a business looking to grow. Working closely with community organisations, schools, and businesses, we can identify the digital skills needs in the area and develop tailored training and education programmes to meet those needs. We are delighted to be working with our Catalyst South partners, and have recruited a Digital Skills Partnership Manager to lead our coordinated approach to provide businesses with customised training and support to help them stay competitive in the digital economy in all of our regions.” e Solent LEP’s programmes, built around the DSP, are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of age, background, or experience level. e overall goal is to empower communities and businesses living and working in the regions covered by the Catalyst South group of LEPs with digital skills. To nd out more about the Solent LEP’s Digital Skills Partnership programme, and how to get involved please email: enquiries@solentlep.org.uk Solent LEP is bridging the digital skills gap across the region Creative Growth Solent Event e Solent LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) have launched the Creative Growth Solent programme - a combination of free themed networking events and one-to-one mentoring sessions to help support these businesses to grow, access valuable guidance and overcome challenges preventing them from moving forward. e Solent LEP’s next event, supported by New Forest District Council, is taking place at the New Forest Heritage Centre, Lyndhurst on Tuesday 21st March from 7pm to 9pm. is creative networking event will feature: • Video and Photography • Copyright Law and IP Protection • Networking Full details about the Creative Growth Solent event, can be found via: eventpilot.evolutive.co.uk/eventDetails. aspx?siteId=474&eventNo=784404
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