Better off in Business

Better off in Business

Who is this project for?

Unemployed young people aged 18 to 30, who are interested in self-employment and have a business idea they want to explore.

What does it offer?

• Targeted workshops for eligible applicants, at various venues across the SELEP area
• Business advice and guidance relating to an applicant’s specific business idea
• Up to £250 ‘Will it Work’ grants to test the business idea in the marketplace

Who is delivering this project?

The Prince’s Trust is offering this service as part of a wider package of support to help young people upskill and enter the employment market. It will run until 30 September 2018.

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European Regional Development Fund

The South East LEP has been given an indicative allocation of £74.1 million of ERDF for projects to support Jobs and Growth in our area. The funding is focussed as follows:

• Support for Research and Innovation (priority axis 1)
• SME Growth and Competitiveness (priority axis 3)
• Shift Towards a Low Carbon Economy (priority axis 4)

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