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Business meets education in Bucks to launch the Clare Business School
Businesses in Buckinghamshire are set to benefit from an exciting new initiative, the Clare Business School, an entrepreneurial, educational and partnership hub designed to support business initiatives across the country
Developed with Mike Clare, one of Buckinghamshire’s most successful serial entrepreneurs, the new school was launched at The Clare Foundation in Saunderton, near Princes Risborough, last month.
The Clare Business School will be delivered by Bucks New University in High Wycombe and Aylesbury College, along with schools across Buckinghamshire, through the Bucks Association of Secondary Heads (BASH). It aims to bring together businesses and students in a proactive, efficient and productive way to give students real experience within the business world, whilst simultaneously providing tailored solutions to local business needs.
This unique cross-sector education and business collaboration will be supported by many high profile organisations including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Hands of Wycombe, Jarvis Hotels, Dreams, Eden Shopping Centre, NatWest, Amazing Retreats and more.
More than 100 business leaders, educational figures and entrepreneurs attended the launch event, and speakers included Nick Hill, technical and sourcing manager at Marks & Spencer; Helen Ryder, recruitment and development manager at John Lewis in High Wycombe; and Paul Reilly, chief executive of quality furniture maker, Hands of Wycombe.
Mike Clare, executive chairman of Clarenco, will play an active role in the initiative as patron and said: “I am delighted to lend my support to this initiative which is ground-breaking in its formation
From left: Helen Ryder, Paul Reilly, Suzanne Taylor, managing director of Clarenco, Mike Clare, Prof Chris Kemp, John Boylan, academic dean: faculty of design, media & management, Bucks New University, Pete Rowe, headteacher of Princes Risborough School, Karen Mitchell, vice principal, learning and quality at Aylesbury College
due to the unique integration of education and local business.
“Buckinghamshire is considered the entrepreneurial heart of Britain and the school aims to inspire and help managers and business leaders to develop solutions to deal with challenges within their business. I believe the Clare Business School will be a great success and I urge organisations to get in touch to see how we can help.”
The educational partners of the Clare Business School will combine resources to support local businesses by giving access to:
• Specialists in sales and marketing, finance, procurement and HR;
• Professionals that offer business solutions via consultancy and research as well as live projects undertaken by students;
• Knowledge transfer partnerships part-funded by government sources;
• Market research through specialists as well as live student projects;
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• Business networking in the UK and overseas; • State-of-the-art business facilities.
The Clare Business School is the brainchild of Professor Chris Kemp, pro vice chancellor and executive dean: faculty of design, media & management. Kemp said: “The strength of the educational collaboration that forms the school is unique and we can really help local businesses by providing them with sustainable solutions to their needs. Given the strong government focus on employability and driving forward UK business, this is exactly the right time to launch such an important initiative.”
If you are interested in being a part of the Clare Business School initiative or would like to find out more see below.
Details: Julie Catlow, Clare Business School administrator 01494-522141
contact@clarebusinessschool.com
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