G Park Blue Planet, North Staffordshire

G Park Blue Planet, North Staffordshire

We know we’re making a difference - Advantage West Midlands generates £8.14 for every £1 we invest in the region - an increase on the previous return of £7.45

Advantage West Midlands

About Advantage West Midlands

Advantage West Midlands and the future of regional economic development. Find out more.

Our Performance

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We achieved the highest rating possible in a recent NAO review. Find out more.

Our Projects

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Our Region

Great Western Arcade, Birmingham

Take a closer look at the unique West Midlands Region.

Helping business

Improving places

Supporting people

Recognising and supporting the contribution that the people of the West Midlands make to sustainable economic growth and increased prosperity in our region.

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Case studies

Free skills course led to setting up my own business

Robert Salt, 44, from Stoke on Trent now runs his own business offering a wide variety of trade skills including plumbing, electrical work and tiling.

High praise for free skills courses following redundancy

Robert Hewitt, 48, from Tamworth, was unemployed for three months after being one of 800 workers made redundant when LDV van makers closed the doors of their Birmingham factory last June and moved their operations to China. 2,000 people working for LDV's suppliers also lost their jobs.

Swapping trades leads to success

Richard Bosworth, 29, from Rocester near Uttoxeter, was made redundant in November 2008 after working for 12 years with a local welding company.