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Coming soon to a screen near you: Hertfordshire Film and TV Festival
04 Nov 26
Coming soon to a screen near you: Hertfordshire Film and TV Festival

The inaugural Hertfordshire Film & TV Festival will take place from 2-4 July 2027, celebrating the county's unique role in film, television and digital content. Hertfordshire Film Office is supporting the festival as Awards Partner, helping to recognise excellence across industry.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Adrian Hawkins OBE
27 Oct 26
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Adrian Hawkins OBE

Adrian served two terms as a Board Member of Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership from 2014 and was serving his second term as Chair of Hertfordshire Futures, alongside his longstanding role as Chair of the Skills and Employment Board.

Apprenticeships are now the career path of choice, marking major shift in post 16 attitudes
01 Oct 26
Apprenticeships are now the career path of choice, marking major shift in post 16 attitudes

New research reveals a significant shift in attitudes towards technical and vocational pathways, with Hertfordshire parents and carers now more likely to encourage their child to consider an apprenticeship than traditional full-time higher education.

Tackling digital poverty: Hertfordshire Futures helps residents connect, learn, and thrive
10 Sep 26
Tackling digital poverty: Hertfordshire Futures helps residents connect, learn, and thrive

Hertfordshire Futures is helping tackle digital poverty across the county through programmes that help residents access technology, develop digital skills, and gain confidence to participate fully in modern life.

Looking to recruit new talent while reducing your recruitment costs?
09 Sep 26
Looking to recruit new talent while reducing your recruitment costs?

The Youth Jobs Grant offers employers a £3,000 payment for every eligible young person recruited, helping businesses of all sizes and sectors access motivated talent while supporting more young people into work.

Empowering Hertfordshire's next generation of businesses: Independent evaluation confirms the success of ‘Get Enterprising’
08 Sep 26
Empowering Hertfordshire's next generation of businesses: Independent evaluation confirms the success of ‘Get Enterprising’

An independent evaluation has highlighted the significant impact and strategic importance of the Get Enterprising programme, which supports local entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses to start, grow, and thrive.

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