SUSSEX wine growers have joined with East Sussex County Council to celebrate after the county’s wine gained Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
The PDO designation was granted by the Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and means that Sussex wine has the same legal status as produce such as Scotch whisky, Welsh lamb, Cornish clotted cream and Jersey Royal potatoes. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex looking for apprenticeship opportunities, jobs or a career change have been given a boost with the return of the Apprenticeship Roadshows.
The Sussex Council of Training Providers, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, are holding events in Hastings and Eastbourne.
MORE than 200 people found out about the careers on offer at a job fair aimed at people who are furthest from the workplace.
The Opening Doors Job Fair, open to everyone but geared towards homeless people, ex-offenders, refugees and veterans, was part of wider efforts to support those who can struggle to find work.
WORK to improve skills, careers and training in East Sussex has been given a boost following a new partnership between national and local government.
The County Council has signed an agreement to work closely with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to improve the employment opportunities and skills of local residents.
