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Damar Training launches Conveyancing Apprenticeships and Diplomas

Stockport based training provider, Damar Training, has partnered with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to offer the new conveyancing apprenticeships as well as the Level 4 and Level 6 Diplomas in Conveyancing Law and Practice. The Diplomas are … [Read more...]

Stockport Hackathon gets Stockport connected!

The first Stockport Hackathon, sponsored by CDL, generated a plethora of winning ideas designed to get the people of Stockport connected. Eleven teams converged on Fred Perry House for the Stockport Hackathon challenge to help people in the Borough connect with their wider community and enrich … [Read more...]

Stockport booking agency turns to the cloud

Stockport-based hotel booking agency Prestige has invested £100,000 in phase one of its new, cloud-based CRM tool, which it expects to revolutionise the customer experience for procurement, bookers and travellers alike. The agency says its new system puts the customer relationship at the heart of … [Read more...]

Stockport celebrates National Apprenticeship week

Stockport is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week which takes place this week from March 6th to 10th by hosting a series of events for young people of the borough. The Apprenticeship Store based in the town centre helps young people in a wide variety of industry sectors.  During National … [Read more...]

Damar announce Annual Apprenticeship Award winners

Stockport based Damar Training have announced the winners of their Annual Apprenticeship Awards for 2017. Damar, one of the country’s leading providers of apprenticeships, has worked with over 1,700 apprentices at more than 350 employers nationwide over the past year. The awards coincide with … [Read more...]

MyBuzz Technologies sets Stockport Hackfest challenge

Stockport based and Marketing Stockport member MyBuzz Technologies was among businesses setting digital challenges at Stockport's first Hackfest. Stockport Hackfest gave 25 local students the chance to showcase their digital skills as they teamed up to code a solution. Students were divided in … [Read more...]

Government launches major new drive on internet safety.

The Government has launched a major new drive on internet safety to ensure the UK becomes the safest place in the world for young people to go online. Ministers have begun work on a new Internet Safety Strategy aimed at making Britain the safest country in the world for children and young people to … [Read more...]

Hack into the digital Stockport Hackathon

Bring your ideas to the exciting new digital Stockport Hackathon taking place this Saturday.   Stockport's Hackathon invites you to suggest ideas and develop technical solutions to help citizens of Stockport connect with their wider community. For example, to assist people to discover and connect … [Read more...]

Stockport DigiFest pulls in the crowds

Stockport DigiFest, run by Stockport Council in the town centre on Saturday 18th February, has proved a roaring success.  More than 800 people poured into Central Library and the Hat Works Museum – mostly families keen to try the free activities on offer at this special half-term event.  At … [Read more...]

May start for new Apprenticeship Levy

After May 1st, the way apprenticeships are funded is changing. The new apprenticeship levy funding rules and a range of robust new apprenticeship standards are an opportunity for organisations to achieve a step-change in how they recruit and develop their people. Stockport based Damar's managing … [Read more...]

Midshire presents awards to college students

Office technology sales and service provider Midshire shows its continued support for The Cheadle and Marple College Network, by sponsoring and presenting awards to students at a ‘Class of 2016’ awards evening. The awards evening was held at Edgeley Park where over 60 awards were given to students … [Read more...]