Partner organisations
A range of regional and local organisations supporting businesses across West Sussex.
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The Coast to Capital LEP is one of 38 LEPs across England and includes all of West Sussex in its geography. The LEP is a business led partnership between local authorities and businesses and plays a central role in determining local economic priorities.
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The Gatwick Diamond Initiative is a business-led partnership focussed on key strategic issues and working with a wide range of partners.
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Universities and Colleges can be great sources of support for businesses at all stages. You can find further information below.
University of Chichester - Offers a range of business support services in areas including business networking, student recruitment, degree apprenticeships and start-up support. Email: business@chi.ac.uk
University of Brighton - Has a long history of working with businesses and can help with recruiting talent, accessing expertise and training workforces. Email: knowledgeexchange@brighton.ac.uk
University of Sussex - Can support businesses with a range of services. Get in touch if you are looking to access expertise or would like to know more about recruiting graduates. Email: business@sussex.ac.uk
Chichester College Group - Includes Chichester College, Crawley College and Worthing College. You can find information on developing your workforce with further training and apprenticeships.
Greater Brighton Metropolitan College - Has campuses in both Worthing (Northbrook) and Brighton. The MET is dedicated to delivering high quality employer services. They can help with bespoke training for current staff or with finding the right apprentice for your business. Email: business.solutions@gbmc.ac.uk