renewable energy and environmental
impact, so assessments on these areas
can be made too.
For further information:
Tel: 01376 531 531
e-mail:
Website:
Skills, Training and
Recruitment
Tackling skills gaps, training and
recruitment are important issues for
business success. A variety of public,
voluntary and private sector providers
are available in the borough to help local
businesses to up-skill and assist in the
career progression of the staff in their
companies in Tunbridge Wells. These
opportunities range from short courses to
management and leadership training as
well as basic skills and NVQs. There are
a variety of advice, information and
financial support resources to help to
address skills gaps and training needs
College and Education Providers
K College
K College can provide a range of training
and courses to service the requirements
of local businesses and their staff.
The College offers a variety of learning
opportunities including A Levels,
Apprenticeships and Honours Degrees
from a large campus in south Tonbridge.
There is also a smaller Tunbridge Wells
campus based at North Farm offering
purpose built motor vehicle engineering
and construction workshops as well as a
learning resource centre.
Social Enterprise and
Not-for-Profit Business
Tunbridge Wells has a variety of successful
co-operative ventures, social and voluntary
sector enterprises. Social enterprises are
businesses that trade in order to pursue a
social aim. They are diverse and operate
at many levels. They include community
enterprises, social firms and mutual
organisations such as co-operatives and
large-scale national and international
operations. What they have in common
is a commitment to meeting social and
financial needs, with some also aiming
to meet environmental needs.
For further information:-
Tel: 01892 530330
e-mail:
Website:
Energy Efficient Business
Climate Energy Business Limited
Climate Energy Business' activities
have been specifically developed to
help businesses save energy, save money,
reduce environmental impact and
improve their business potential. They
can provide free business energy and
environmental management checks and
advice on energy efficiency.
They can provide free and impartial
advice through their energy advice centre
where trained staff are available to offer
guidance on heating and insulation
initiatives and help which may be
available in your area, and according to
your business' personal circumstances.
As well as energy efficiency, Climate
Energy Business also specialises in
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