Local employers have told us that one of the benefits of being based in the borough is that they have access to a wide pool of workers from the local area, where educational standards are above national averages.
As every employer knows education doesn't end at school - and there are a wide range of opportunities for learning on offer, to help develop your staff, encouraging them to gain new skills, build their self confidence and take on new challenges. There are also opportunities for you as a business owner or manager to develop new skills and expertise too.
Developing yourself and your staff makes sound business sense, and is one of the most important investments any employer, however small or large, can make.