HotSW Digital Skills Partnership’s Proposal for Mature Workers Selected as Nesta Finalist
“Nesta research suggests that more than six million people in the UK are currently employed in occupations that are likely to radically change or entirely
“Nesta research suggests that more than six million people in the UK are currently employed in occupations that are likely to radically change or entirely
[gap height=”30px”] [row] [col span=”1/1″] This week there are a number of new exciting digital initiatives for young people with live lessons from TechWeCan, a
[gap height=”30px”] [row] [col span=”1/1″] We realise every organisation is busy and under duress right now and as a team have discussed that we don’t
[gap height=”30px”] [row] [col span=”1/1″] In this second Covid-19, Digital Skills update we’re sharing new stories of how individuals, communities, educators and businesses are supporting
[row] [col span=”1/1″] As a response to the recent challenges presented to businesses and their employees in the light of the COVID-19 developments, the Heart
[row] [col span=”1/1″] As the Covid-19 pandemic has rapidly changed our immediate world, we’ve been in awe as individuals, communities, educators and businesses have responded
With Covid-19 rapidly changing the world around us, it’s fantastic to hear stories of how people are finding creative ways to keep their businesses
[gap height=”30px”] [row] [col span=”2/3″] The Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) has been active for 14 months. The Partnership demonstrates high levels of engagement from
The new Digital Momentum initiative was launched by Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership following a successful bid for a £255 thousand
Digital Skills Partnership Manager appointed for the Heart of the South West LEP.
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership was one of 38 LEPs in England. The LEP was a leader and influencer for economic growth, job creation and prosperity across the Heart of the South West area covering Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay.
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Chief Executive
David Ralph started as Chief Executive of Heart of South West LEP at the beginning of June 2018. Previously, he had spent 5 years as CEO of the Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (D2N2) LEP from 2013 where he oversaw the development of the D2N2 Strategic Economic Plan and sector strategies, 3 Growth Deals with HM Government to deliver a £1billion capital investment programme, securing and implementing £200m ESIF programme, the Derby and Nottingham Enterprise Zone, the D2N2 Skills Deal and Time for Innovation programme, community fund and led the executive team to develop the HS2 East Midlands hub. He was also closely involved in the proposed North Midlands Devolution Deal and one of the key architects in establishing the Midlands Engine, chairing the officer steering group. Whilst in this role David was a NED of the Nottingham Enterprise Zone, and Marketing NG, the Outer Estates Foundation and a Governor of Nottingham College and on the advisory Board of Nottingham Business School.
Before the East Midlands, David was CEO of the Have Gateway Partnership working closely with local stakeholders including the ports of Felixstowe, Harwich and Ipswich and BT Adadastral Park across Suffolk and Essex and prior to that was Chief Exec of the Barton Hill New Deal for Communities programme in Bristol and the Nelm Development Trust in Norwich.
David is a keen sailor, walker and trail runner.