Economy and Enterprise: key service websites

Economy and Enterprise: A to Z of related services

A

• Apprenticeships

  Apprenticeships are at the heart of the government’s drive to equip people with the skills that employers need to grow and compete. They bring many benefits and competitive advantage to both employers and apprentices

B

• Business support

  We are closely involved with a wide range of projects to provide support and guidance for all types of business in Devon

• Buy with confidence

  Devon and Somerset Trading Standards runs the Buy With Confidence Scheme to promote the highest standards of trading across the two counties

E

• Employment and inward investment

  Finding the right balance of appropriate skills to support the current and future needs of individuals, businesses and the local economy is a key priority

• European funding and policy

  We work with partner organisations in the UK and in Europe to access funds to support people and communities in Devon. We also aim to raise awareness of EU funding opportunities so that other organisations in Devon can benefit.

F

• FabLab Devon

  An open access digital fabrication laboratory where just about anybody can make just about anything

• Funding and economic research

  We are involved in several funding schemes to support the growth of Devon’s businesses

I

• Infrastructure

  We are involved with a range of transport, communications, energy and employment space projects to ensure that sustainable economic growth in Devon is not hindered by infrastructure constraints

J

• Jobs

  Search for opportunities at Devon County Council

L

• Local enterprise partnership

  The Heart of the South West LEP is a strong and dynamic partnership between the private sector, local authorities, universities and further education across Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

T

• Trading standards

  Information and advice for businesses and consumers from Devon and Somerset Trading Standards

W

• Workhubs

  Rapid developments in technology, rising transport costs and quality of life factors are fundamentally changing the way we work