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Supporting 6,900 companies, there are 94,800 jobs already here and 50,000 jobs planned by 2026.
Businesses have access to readily available skills and professionally qualified staff – the talent pool is well stocked and well supported.
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New jobs. A local employment initiative, Employ Kent Thameside (EKT) has been set up to ensure that local residents can access the 50,000 new jobs planned for the area.
Well-connected. With a multi-million investment in infrastructure, the area is meeting the challenge of ‘connecting’ people to local business. Without leaving the area, a dynamic and skilled workforce has the choice to live, work and relax in a thriving environment.
Knowledge-driven. The Bridge is home to the Nucleus innovation centre, which provides office units for high-growth companies in the science and technology sectors together with a range of support services including an I-Lab, access to funding organisations and links to universities and research institutions.
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“Kent Thameside offers businesses access to a labour market which has got a good range of skills and is readily available.” Paul Wookey, Chief Executive, Locate in Kent.
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