RSSSME boost
Published: 2009-10-09 10:50:42
Small business owners in Salford could soon benefit from specialist mentoring thanks to a £4.9 million programme launched by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
Delivering high quality mentoring in accordance with a regional quality framework, the programme is part of the Government's ‘Solutions for Business’ initiative designed to offer simplified business solutions and support.
The initial activity will be delivered by a range of highly qualified and experienced mentors, and will deliver 1,500 voluntary relationships over the next three years.
In addition, a wider programme is to be run, which will include group and e-mentoring support, establishing around 3,000 relationships across the region.
Steven Broomhead, chief executive at the NWDA said: “Mentoring is a key element of the Agency’s Leadership & Management Framework for Action.
“We understand that by helping businesses to invest in the development of their leaders and managers we can help create robust and competitive businesses that will ultimately contribute significantly to the economic success of England’s Northwest.”
For more information about the NWDA’s workforce initiatives click here