23.11.2011After Convergence – EU Cohesion Policy 2014 to 2020
Working together to create opportunity, engage people and transform the economy.
Convergence investments are grouped separately as ERDF and ESF investments.
People are at the core of economic regeneration. It is important that people are helped to realise their full potential whether in employment or looking for work.
A social enterprise that specialises in surfboards, skate ramps and bespoke projects such as quality garden and office furniture is also supporting young people to gain carpentry skills.
The accelerated growth of businesses; in particular high value businesses which are better able to pay higher wages will strengthen the commercial value of the economy.
A social enterprise set up to benefit a children charity is offering the perfect way to shop ethically this Christmas. With support from Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs.
Higher education opens up opportunities, produces business development through research and innovation and continually builds the business base of Cornwall and the isles of Scilly.
Former architect assistant Vaughan Haynes has turned his passion into a successful business launching a micro brewery with ERDF Convergence funded Outset Cornwall support.
Invests in business competitiveness, innovation and jobs to strengthen the economy. ERDF works alongside ESF within European Cohesion Policy.
An economy increasingly connected, particularly at a global scale, through trade, technology and knowledge networks is better able to compete.
Invests to improve employment opportunities for all. This helps to strengthen business and promote economic growth. ESF works alongside ERDF within European Cohesion Policy
Our ever evolving collection of case studies illustrates how Convergence is investing in the people and businesses of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
“I would like to congratulate QES on its intelligent use of the graduate placement scheme and expert support. This has allowed the company to realise its existing expertise and maximise growth opportunities...”Carleen Kelemen, Director of the Convergence Partnership Office for Cornwall and the Isles of ScillyView case study
By building relationships with CUC Tremough, Cornwall Environment Consultants has accessed high...
Always passoinate about art, Tina got help from Outset Cornwall to develop her business idea to...
Selling an ethical, sustainable alternative organic source to peat-based composts across Cornwall.
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Throughout the lifetime of Convergence the success of the investments and the people involved will be recognised, as will their contribution to the business success and economic regeneration of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Cornwall Works* WISE Awards are an annual celebration recognising excellence in employment and skills activity and highlighting the important role that the European Social Fund (at present through the ESF Convergence Programme) is playing in employment, skills and training and innovation across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
For all enquiries about Convergence and mainstream business support.
0845 600 9966
enquiries@blpeninsula.co.uk
The Cornwall Works hub is the access point all help into work and training.
01872 355 015
info@cornwallworks.org.uk
Next Step is the main contact for adults looking for training.
01566 771130
08000 280 120
convergence@cornwall.gov.uk
Carolyn Webster, Jobcentre Plus Devon Cornwall, explains how DWP and ESF Convergence assisted Surf Action http://t.co/0xpGDf7Dposted from HootSuite about 2 hours ago
Acknowledge your team's efforts and impress partners, clients and investors with a Cornwall Business Award http://t.co/BRmNWFMNposted from HootSuite 1 day ago
Catch the inspiring story of combat veteran Rich Emerson and Surf Action which helps forces veterans and their families http://t.co/0xpGDf7Dposted from HootSuite 1 day ago
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