Apprenticeship Bus set to return for National Apprenticeship Week 2025

And we are off….. planning has commenced for the 2025 Apprenticeship Bus programme. The programme planning team have been working hard behind the scenes since the last apprenticeship bus programme gathering feedback and exploring ways that we can improve the impact on the students that attend the roadshow. We have since kicked off the official […]

Griffon Hoverwork pledges its commitment to the Armed Forces Community

Picture shows (left to right) Adrian Went, Managing Director, Griffon Hoverwork and Commodore John Voyce

Griffon Hoverwork is proud to announce that it has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a national pledge to support the Armed Forces community. Adrian Went, Managing Director, Griffon Hoverwork explains: “I was honoured by Commodore John Voyce’s visit to join me in signing the Armed Forces Covenant which allows us to formalise our recognition and […]

Shaping Portsmouth partners gather for exclusive event

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Last night, 17th July, saw around 60 of Shaping Portsmouth’s partners come to the Spinnaker Tower for an exclusive evening of drinks, nibbles and networking. The evening started with a brief introduction from Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Shaping Portsmouth Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest, before opening up the buffet and beginning the networking. The […]

Sponsorship opportunities available for the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2025

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The Pamodzi Tribe have already begun planning for the 2025 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth event! They would like to let organisations that share their values of authenticity, community and championing others, know that their updated 2025 Sponsor Package is now available for your review on this link.   The 2024 Inspirational Women of Portsmouth programme included […]

Unlock Business Growth with Sustainable Practices: NetZero 360 Workshop

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We’re delighted by the increasing interest in sustainability within our community and thrilled to announce the successful July NetZero 360 workshop. These workshops are part of our continuing commitment to sustainability, delivered through the Business Climate Action programme in partnership with Solent Business & Skills Solutions. The workshops equip businesses with the knowledge and tools […]

City of Portsmouth College IT students win awards building app for local business

We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible innovation and collaboration on our Portsmouth Business Support Service Programme, delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council. Last week, we had the pleasure of celebrating the incredible students of City of Portsmouth College at their Highbury campus. These talented IT students provided invaluable support to local entrepreneur Luca Frederick […]

Running Out of Time for Climate Action

On Monday 1st July, the Running Out of Time relay baton entered Portsmouth, an important stop on its extraordinary 2,436km route from Ben Nevis, Scotland to Big Ben, London in the name of climate action. Our own Marian Glover carried the baton between Stamshaw Junior School and Redwood Park Academy, on the 174th stage of the baton’s […]

Two new placements for Shaping Portsmouth

Two young women, Imogen Hambry and Mackenzie Bird, standing on the Guildhall steps

Shaping Portsmouth have welcomed two new placements to the team. Mackenzie Bird has joined us from HSDC for two weeks work experience, and Imogen Hambry has returned for another paid summer internship having completed her GCSE’s at Trafalgar School. As well as studying A Level Law and Politics, Mackenzie is passionate about getting youth voice […]