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 Opening doors: new programme supports disadvantaged youth gain work experience
16 Apr 26
Opening doors: new programme supports disadvantaged youth gain work experience

Hertfordshire Careers Hub has launched a new programme to widen access to career opportunities, backed by the Future Ready Fund, and as one of just ten areas selected for the funding nationally.

The Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire’s Entrepreneurs Challenge is now open
15 Apr 26
The Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire’s Entrepreneurs Challenge is now open

Are you building an innovative business with big growth ambitions? If your company is under 5 years old, based in Hertfordshire, and ready to scale, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Herts IQ and ESTU brings MIT expertise to Hertfordshire businesses in new productivity programme
08 Apr 26
Herts IQ and ESTU brings MIT expertise to Hertfordshire businesses in new productivity programme

Backed by funding from Herts IQ, Estu will deliver a two-year programme helping 50 local businesses and 150 managers tackle workforce barriers and boost performance.

All the Help You Can Get: Hertfordshire’s 2026 Business Support Show
02 Apr 26
All the Help You Can Get: Hertfordshire’s 2026 Business Support Show

On Friday, 20th March 2026, business leaders from across Hertfordshire came together at The Fielder Centre in Hatfield for the All The Help You Can Get Business Support Show.

Digital Inclusion Service moves in‑house as Hertfordshire strengthens support for residents
31 Mar 26
Digital Inclusion Service moves in‑house as Hertfordshire strengthens support for residents

Hertfordshire County Council has taken an important step forward in its mission to ensure every resident can benefit from the digital world, as its digital inclusion service officially moves in‑house from 1 April 2026.

Herts IQ invests £1.8m to boost sustainability, skills, and connectivity across Hemel Hempstead and St Albans
26 Mar 26
Herts IQ invests £1.8m to boost sustainability, skills, and connectivity across Hemel Hempstead and St Albans

The investment will support nine projects, representing a combined value of £5.7m, that will improve access to jobs and training, and enhance the enterprise zone through green initiatives.

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