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Jim Stewart, chief executive of Poole Harbour Commissioners, continued: “The marine and maritime sectors are critical to Poole’s economy and we have been working closely with the Borough of Poole to ensure the event is a great success and highlights what Poole, and its unique harbour, have to offer.“
DCCI chief executive Ian Girling
378 students of the Arts at Bournemouth University, plus an adjoining 382-space public car park to serve the Lansdowne and Old Christchurch Road area.
• Bournemouth University International College, a development which, when complete, will welcome 600 international students every year on preparatory programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Andrew Elliott, technical director at Terence O’Rourke, said: “A diverse mix of new schemes will support the vitality of the town centre and hopefully attract more businesses, tourists and inward investment to this bustling part of Dorset. Making Bournemouth an attractive place to live and work will help us retain talent emerging from the highly-respected universities on our doorstep.“
Major investment to enhance the overall environment at a key town centre location is underway as part of the Three Towns Travel scheme; a new layout at Richmond Hill will revitalise a key town centre route, creating a more vibrant and fresh welcome for those visiting and working in this part of town.
Michael Filer, borough council cabinet member for transport, said: “Keeping our town moving is a key priority and we are committed to reducing congestion. By making improvements we are providing people with more options for how they travel while supporting the local economy.“
Poole, meanwhile, has been awarded the opportunity to host European Maritime Day (EMD) 2017, an annual two-day political and stakeholder conference followed by a festival open to the public. Previous conferences have attracted around 1,000 participants from across the EU. A steering committee comprising stakeholders, and chaired by the CEO of Poole Harbour Commissioners, in the maritime sector in Dorset are shaping the vision for this event, which takes place in May 2017.
EMD will be a catalyst for showcasing the maritime sector in Poole and surrounding Dorset, focusing on an array of unique local strengths, such as the excellent quality waters along the Jurassic Coast; Poole having the second-largest natural harbour in the world; the presence of Sunseeker, with its global headquarters and operations in Poole and Portland and an extensive local supply chain; a significant cluster of maritime and defence businesses, many of which have global parent companies and a network of maritime skills’ providers, among them Bournemouth University, Bournemouth & Poole College, Weymouth College and Yeovil College.
Southampton Boat Show sponsor PSP has been lured to Poole based upon its marine kudos and has announced plans to open a new office which will focus solely on freight and packing services. Managing director Frank Dixie said: “The decision to open an office in Poole was a strategic one, with the borough and neighbouring Bournemouth fast becoming an epicentre for business and manufacturing.“
PSP, which is based at Segensworth, is seeking to employ local staff for the office, which will be based in Poole Harbour and is working closely with Poole Harbour Authorities to bring more business to the port.
Bournemouth University and AFC Bournemouth have celebrated a fruitful first year of their long-term partnership, having joined forces to combine their efforts and underline their commitment to support and help the community. The club has helped to support a number of students through placements and training and benefited throughout the year from a team of student
ambassadors on match days at the Goldsands Stadium.
Rob Mitchell, AFCB commercial director, said: “As a Bournemouth University graduate myself, it’s great to have AFC Bournemouth working so closely with Bournemouth University. It’s a fine example of a two-way partnership where we are able to offer valuable project and work placement opportunities to help enhance students’ overall experience while studying here, as well as giving them a competitive edge when they go into employment.“
Bournemouth University is extremely proud of the way it prepares students for the workplace. Linda Ladle, careers and employability manager, continued: “As part of this, we offer every undergraduate student studying for an honours degree the opportunity to go on a professional placement, with a high percentage going on a 40-week placement. When they leave, 89.9% of our graduates have work experience, which is more than any other university in the UK.“
Professional placements are vital for giving valuable experience to students as they prepare for the world of work. They help build a portfolio of experience to add to a CV as well as teaching soft skills. “We work very closely with both the students and the employers during the placements to ensure that both parties benefit from the relationship,“ Ladle explained.
“We are proud of the relationship we have with employers and many come back to us year after year to work with our students. Many of our graduates end up working for the company they did their placement with and our students work across a wide range of sectors, including engineering, media, business, tourism and health and social care.“
The latest figures from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DHLE) Survey, 2012-13, show that nearly 40% of Bournemouth graduates are now working within 50 miles of the University.
That is an excellent testament to developing and retaining regional talent for the future.
Poole Port, image compliments of Poole Harbour Commissioners THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH CENTRAL – DECEMBER 14/JANUARY 15
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