Growth Hub launches programme to support growing manufacturing businesses

Greater Manchester’s Business Growth Hub will launch its Made for Manufacturing programme in September to support the sector in the city-region.

The Growth Hub is now actively recruiting for manufacturing businesses of all sizes who would like to improve efficiencies and grow their workforce.

The 10-week programme will offer tailored advice from speakers, peer-to-peer learning and one-on-one support from one of the Business Growth Hub’s Manufacturing Advisors. Other support will include virtual tours to observe industry best practices, workshops and practical exercises to help business leaders commit to actions and continuous improvements.

The Made for Manufacturing programme’s three areas of focus will be:

• Measure Something
• Do Something
• Learn Something.

Programme Manager and Manufacturing Advisor, Nick Brandwood, said:

This is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing sector that want to maximise profits, achieve the best possible quality and develop the best possible people.

“These dynamic, virtual workshops are designed to help businesses rapidly plan and implement activities in the workplace Successful applicants will only need to be away from the shop floor for two to three hours at a time, and in each session will identify an improvement opportunity to put straight into practice. It’s for leaders, it’s for doers.

Group sizes are limited to ten businesses, so we would urge interested companies to apply as soon as possible, to help them thrive in the current climate with relevant support that’s tailored for their needs. Our challenge to them is: Are you Made for Manufacturing?” 

The first 10-week programme begins w/c 28^th September and ends mid-December.

The closing date for the first group on Made for Manufacturing is Friday 11^th September.  Businesses can apply through the Business Growth Hub website.