Author: Chamber of Commerce

Barnsley College set to open its doors to new students

11 August in Member News

Barnsley College and Barnsley Sixth Form College are preparing to enrol students for the 2021/22 academic year. Enrolment begins on Monday 16 August 2021 for students who are interested in starting either a vocational, A Level, apprenticeship or T Level (technical qualification) course. Barnsley College offers a...

Game on – City’s digital brains bring 18th Century Wentworth Woodhouse to life for young visitors

11 August in Member News

Two cutting-edge Sheffield digital agencies are helping Rotherham’s Georgian country house Wentworth Woodhouse go 21st century to engage with young visitors. JoiPolloi and Field Studio are collaborating to create Hide&Find, an innovative digital activity which children and families can play on mobile phones. Children visiting the mansion’s...

New director strengthens top team at The Source

11 August in Member News

Leading Sheffield training academy The Source has strengthened its senior management team. Natalie Doherty joins as director of Quality, Curriculum and Innovation. Liverpudlian Natalie, 45, brings over 20 years of education sector management expertise to The Source, a registered charity which has been helping people into work...

Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses

09 August in Business News, Chamber News

National business survey finds vast majority of small businesses have yet to put targets in place to reduce their emissions – with the pandemic pushing climate action down the agenda Just 11% of respondents measure their carbon footprint, although half of respondents acknowledge their customers are worried about the environment Larger firms...

Independent Training Services to provide fully-funded digital skills training for South Yorkshire employers

03 August in Member News, Uncategorised

Employers seeking to improve the digital literacy of their staff can now access fully-funded training from Independent Training Services (ITS). The training, which will be delivered by ITS, is backed financially by two regional campaigns – The European Social Fund (ESF)’s ‘Advancing Digital’ and the Growth...

Enzygo Shortlisted for Yorkshire Property Industry Awards

03 August in Uncategorised

The shortlists have been announced for this year's Yorkshire Property Industry Awards, showcasing the very best that the sector has to offer. The awards recognise businesses across the region in 15 different award categories, with Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber member Enzygo, shortlisted for the Consultancy of...