Andy Street has today set out his ambitious plan to make the car industry in the West Midlands a world leader in new clean electric vehicle and battery technologies, bringing thousands of new green jobs to the West Midlands.
One thing I have learned in my career is the value of having a mentor. It has helped me to take important decisions in work and life. It's also a great way for people to play their part in transforming young people’s lives and contributing to the success of the West Midlands.
We're already investing in a Battery Industrialisation Centre in Coventry, it just makes sense to locate a gigafactory in close to car manufacturers, creating jobs, driving green technology ?
Great support from the Prime Minister Boris Johnson today for our industrial and infrastructure ambitions for the West Midlands ?- including the gigafactory ? and Metro expansion
This week myself and Gary Sambrook visited Frost Electroplating in Kings Norton, it's always great to see local businesses using cutting edge technology and employing local people - thanks for telling us about your success!
Today I had a fascinating visit to Aston Manor Cider, a successful local business who have recently been named Green Business of the Year and Company of the Year at the Birmingham Post Business Awards.
Find out more about the crucial role apprentices are playing in our local economy and how they are getting the skills and support they need to get on in their career
