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Patron status helps UWL build business skills Matt Snowden, head of research & enterprise operations at the University of West London (UWL), discusses the benefits of being a Chamber patron…
Why did UWL become a patron of the local Chamber of Commerce? We’re incredibly proud to have such a longstanding link with the Chamber and the huge benefits it brings to our university community.
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provide the support to help our business community thrive. What benefits do you get from being a patron?
Given the university’s focus on employability, strong relationships with local employers are essential. Working closely with the Chamber and its members provides us with a wonderful opportunity to reach out, engage with and support the businesses in our community.
There’s a reason we’re known as the career university – we equip students with the skills and expertise they’ll need in the workplace. Our relationship with the Chamber enables us to provide work experience placements, internships and live projects that see students tackle problems head on by coming up with solutions to real-world business briefs.
We know that many of our students work in the area after graduating or set up businesses themselves, so we want to work closely with members to develop the talent and
As well as helping us to train students and apprentices with the skills employers are looking for, connecting with local businesses allows us to remain a central
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