“We're now combining hiring graduates with apprenticeship programs to ensure we have a workforce trained in exactly the skills we need,” says Matt Close, UK Business Lead at NeoDyne.
Are apprenticeships for you?
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/apprenticeships/
#ChesterfieldSkills #ApprenticeTown
🏆 Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, Dominic Wish, Technical Director, HMX UK Ltd.
www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-...
#LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldChampions
We look forward to heading to UKREiiF to tell Chesterfield's £2 billion investment story.
If you are heading to Leeds this May, we're running events alongside a packed programme promoting the East Midlands.
Find out more and book your places at https://www.eastmidlands-cca.gov.uk/ukreiif/
🏆 Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, Lily Barratt, Trainee Accountant @GroupSMH
Read more from Lily at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/champion-of-the-week/
#LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldChampions
You're never too old to start a business.
As 77 year-old Keith Wood shows. He's just launched a not-for-profit venture called The Yorkshire Fenix 👏
Are you looking for support to get your business off the ground? https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/business-support/
#ChesterfieldNews
Help young people launch their careers 🚀
The transition from school to working life can be hard - but is made easier when you have valuable industry knowledge or experience behind you.
See which schools need you👉 https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/business-support/skills/
#ChesterfieldSkills
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Get our weekly updates delivered straight to your inbox - so you never miss a story or event 😊
Subscribe here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/newsletter-signup/
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Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, Aiden Siddall, Apprentice Accountant @MitchellsAcc
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/champion-of-the-week/
#LoveChesterfield #ChestefieldChampions
Could you access funding for skills and development?
Chesterfield Skills Brokerage is a free service that helps local businesses to grow.
Get advice on the funding available to you by visiting: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/business-support/
#ChesterfieldBusiness #ChesterfieldSkills
How to improve your business photography - with just a smartphone 🤳
If you want to improve the quality of your brand's visual identity, this workshop is for you 👇
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/improving-the-impact-of-your-business-photography/
#ChesterfieldBusiness #BusinessEvents
Who else is looking forward to the Easter bank holiday? 🙋
From stargazing and Tudor adventures to Easter egg hunts and canal cruises with the Easter Bunny, there’s plenty to enjoy. Check out what's on: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events/
#LoveChesterfield #EasterInChesterfield
🤝 Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, Neil Beaumont, Sales Director, @CustomSolarLTD
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/champion-of-the-week/
#LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldChampions
Our Champions have plenty to celebrate 🎉
@crushdesign and @bannerjones both receive award wins!
@bhpaccountants hires its first-ever Head of Employment Taxes as part of a strategic expansion of its services!
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/
#ChesterfieldNews
Would you like a workplace culture of continuous learning?
That’s exactly what apprenticeships offer.
Learn how apprenticeships could work for you: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/business-support/skills/#apprenticeships
#ChesterfieldSkills #ChesterfieldBusiness
Hear the music and soak up the vintage atmosphere as the 1940s Market returns tomorrow 🎙️🎷
We love seeing the town bustling with visitors and shoppers. Find upcoming town centre events here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events/
#LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldEvents #EasterInChesterfield
Have you seen the latest events we've added to the website?
1) Email Marketing 101
2) Apprenticeship and Technical Education Event
3) HR Forum
4) Chesterfield Jobs Fair
See the full list of dates/times: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/events/
#ChestefieldBusiness #BusinessEvents
Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, George Milburn, Apprentice Electrician at Weightron Bilanciai:
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/champion-of-the-week/
#LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldChampions
New & future developments to Chesterfield's properties 👇
@ChesterfieldAC sees the buildout of its new Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences building
@ChesterfieldBC invites participation in The Local Plan
To find out more, visit: https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/new-local-plan
#ChesterfieldNews
Employers of apprentices – can you help?
We’re refreshing our photo and video library and are looking for volunteers to feature in these.
For more information, please email info@chesterfield.co.uk
#ChesterfieldSkills
Meet our Chesterfield Champion of the Week, Claudia Risorto, Apprentice Solicitor at Banner Jones Solicitors:
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/champion-of-the-week/
#LoveChesterfield #ChesterfieldChampions
Celebrate Chesterfield 2025 Recap 🎬
Today we discussed a lot, including a new Chair of Destination Chesterfield and 2-year plan.
Read more about them here: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2025/03/new-chair-of-destination-chesterfield-announced-at-towns-largest-business-conference/
#Celebrate25
Thank you to our headline sponsor DogLand @RCdoggycare, to the team at Destination Chesterfield, and all the businesses that have supported today at #Celebrate25 🙌
We know Chesterfield’s future is in our hands. It’s up to each one of us to build a community that thrives.
A place that we can feel proud of. A place where businesses want to invest.
So, consider – what will you commit to doing this year to support our people?
#Celebrate25
Jess Risorto, Director at Redbrik, has found fantastic success in Chesterfield, returning after a move to London.
“This is a town where you need to know you are supported and can grow a business from nothing.”
#Celebrate25
Ryan Fish, Associate Director at @whittamcoxarch, moved from Sheffield and found that he was able to get more space for his money and has noticed a strong community feel.
“We found a great value home, 15 minutes to the Peak District and close to where we work.”
#Celebrate25
Let’s hear from some of our Chesterfield residents on why they chose to make our town their home.
Starting with Catherine Wenborn, Managing Director of @VinesLegal:
"The reason I call it home is that it is very welcoming and the sense of community is especially nice."
Did you know Chesterfield College is currently building an Engineering and Life Sciences Centre?
An energy-efficient building with a focus on sustainable technologies & practices - in response to the Net Zero 2025 and college carbon footprint targets 🎯
#Celebrate25
Have you seen the Construction Skills Hub?
Opening last year at Mastin Moor, it offers hands-on construction training, career activities, and work experience - equipping our local learners with the skills our town needs 💪
#Celebrate25
Also taking place this Summer is the @BRMSolicitors Festival of Cricket.
@DerbyshireCCC returns to Queens Park for the ever-popular, week-long showcase this Summer.
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/the-chesterfield-festival-of-cricket/
#Celebrate25
Chesterfield Pride 2025 marks the town’s 10th pride event!
Returning July 19th to Stand Road Park, we’re welcoming the region’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebration for a day of inclusive fun, entertainment, and music.
https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/chesterfield-pride/
#Celebrate25
