Smart Connections: Transport

 

Around the world, countries, states, cities and regions are fighting a Smart Connectionsfierce battle for investment spend and this report examines the role that transport plays in this fight. Written by Professor Austin Smyth, Head of the Department of Transport Studies at the Westminster University, the findings are supported by the opinions of over 300 senior international business people, surveyed by YouGov. Click here to download a PDF copy (8MB).

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The Bridge, Brunel Way,
Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GA

Docklands

The development of financial skills in the local community is an essential ingredient of regeneration within the Docklands. A key project which opened in 2008 is the new National Skills Academy in Financial Services which meets this goal.

DocklandsNational Skills Academy in Financial Services

The National Skills Academy in Financial Services provides a highly professional environment for specialist financial training for individuals who aspire to a career in financial services with course tailored for London and Thames Gateway-based companies.

The location in the local community adjacent to Canary Wharf, was specifically chosen to enable more job brokerage, up-skilling and general finance literacy services to be delivered locally to residents in the area.