Ethnically diverse professionals offered networking and mentoring opportunities
Ethnically diverse professionals and senior leadership business members in the Solent region are being invited to join the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) new peer networking programme to build networks and strengthen their business. Those taking part in the 2023 programme will be able to learn from each other’s experience and establish trusted connections during […]
Help Mayfield Records to carry on offering Work Experience Placements
Mayfield Records have set up a Crowdfunder to raise funds to help them continue with work experience placements for all schools and colleges across our community who want to work in the music industry. Mayfield Records Ltd (MRL) is a creative hub based in Hampshire offering a range of music industry-related services, including recording studio […]
Portsmouth Business Cost Of Living Survey
On behalf of the Portsmouth City Council, Shaping Portsmouth has been asked to survey local businesses and ask the following questions regarding the support your business needs in tackling the current cost of living situation. The purpose is to coordinate a set of responses that point to the help you need. The City Council […]
University of Portsmouth students support Business Digital Resilience
Our Business Digital Resilience programme is delighted to welcome two new students from the Cyberclinic at Portsmouth University. Both Emma Mouncey and Ramata Touré applied to join the programme as part of their work placement. After an informal interview with Lisa Gibbs, Programme Lead for the Business Digital Resilience Programme and Director of Phillip Gibbs Insurance Brokers, and […]
Businesses to give teachers lessons in the world of work
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) Careers Hub are appealing to businesses and organisations across the region to offer work experience to school staff, including teachers, so that they can develop their knowledge and understanding of different industry sectors and career routes available to their students. Brooke Hoskins, LEP director and Skills Lead, said: “Deepening the […]
Portsmouth staff working with children and young people to be trained in mental health
A new pilot commissioned by Health Education England will train thousands of staff, from family and youth workers to sports coaches and librarians, to help them spot the signs that a child or young person might require support with their mental health. With rising demand for mental health support among children, young people and […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Improving digital accessibility and inclusion in the workplace
This article was originally posted by Cordell Health and is shared with permission. Our vision at Cordell Health is to change the focus in the workplace from disability to ability. And yet the conversation around disability is too often focused on the hurdles disabled people have to overcome – rather than the abilities they bring. […]
Solent Mind campaign for the Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 asks for local businesses to play their part
Solent Mind is marking Mental Health Awareness Week in Hampshire – The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety, a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control. This Mental Health Awareness Week, Solent Mind is asking local businesses and organisations to highlight the small things their staff and customers can do to […]
The Armed Forces Community programme: Spring 2026 Update
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Community Programme Co-Lead It’s been a fast-paced and energising start to the year for the Shaping Forces team. Following a short but purposeful pause to restructure the Armed Forces Community Programme, 2026 is shaping up to be the most productive and engaging year yet. The year kicked off at the […]
The Armed Forces Community programme: One Year In
Written by Kate MizonArmed Forces Community Programme Co-Lead It’s been a year since the Shaping Portsmouth Armed Forces Community programme came into fruition under the co-leadership of Andy and me, and what a year it has been. Initially, we posted a little note on LinkedIn and thought we might get the odd comment or email, […]