The Growth Company is proud to sponsor the Partnership Project of the Year at the GM Skills Awards 2025!  

The Partnership Project of the Year Award celebrates a collaborative initiative that demonstrates exceptional success in advancing skills and training through effective partnerships. This award celebrates a project or initiative that brings together stakeholders. Stakeholders could include Training Providers, Employers, Local Authorities, Schools, or other key sector organisations. The winning partnership project will have shown innovation, strong collaboration, and a significant positive impact on learners, the workforce, and the wider community in Greater Manchester.   

The sponsor for the Partnership Project of the Year, The Growth Company, are an award-winning, accredited social enterprise. They’re dedicated to helping businesses grow, creating jobs, and improving lives. As part of the Growth Company, GC Education and Skills has been delivering high-quality education and training for over 35 years. 

As one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and training in the country, they help people build skills across various sectors and levels. Their training prepares individuals for the workplace, enhances leadership skills, and drives productivity. 

They offer career-boosting programmes in some of the fastest-growing industries, taking a whole-person approach that includes digital skills and mental wellbeing support. Working with businesses, we ensure our courses and apprenticeships boost career prospects and business productivity. 

Jon-Paul Rimington, Managing Director at The Growth Company, said: 
“We’re delighted to sponsor the GM Skills Awards and proud to be a member of the GMLPN, working together to expand learning opportunities and enhance outcomes for learners across Greater Manchester.” 

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