Skills focus for Young Chamber students

A trailblazing project is set to cast fresh light on the business world for sixth form students at Gillingham School. The school has linked up with the Dextra Group – one of the largest employers in Dorset – for the pioneering Young Chamber Programme. Lighting and luminaire specialist Dextra has sponsored Gillingham School’s membership of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce … Read More

Chamber sets out stall for 2017

New campaigns to back entrepreneurs and encourage first time exporters were outlined when Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) held its annual meeting. Chief executive Ian Girling praised businesses for their resilience and positivity as the Chamber – the voice of businesses in Dorset – looked forward to 2017. The Chamber’s new office bearers and elected council members were … Read More

Chamber awards Ofsted chief top marks for skills revolution call

Dorset’s voice of business is backing calls by Britain’s Ofsted boss to bring in vocational training for non-academic teenagers aged 14 to 19. Sir Michael Wilshaw publicly called for more university technical colleges (UTCs) in order to create the skills revolution needed to make us more competitive after Brexit. Members of Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry have repeatedly flagged up … Read More

Lytchett Minster School joins DCCI Young Chamber

Lytchett Minster School has become the second member of Dorset’s Young Chamber programme, which helps students bridge the worlds of education and business. The scheme is led by the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and will also prepare students for the workplace. Attended by 16 students from Years 11 to 13, the first meeting of the school’s Young … Read More