RCA advises major Birmingham community group
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Rob CsondorRCA Regeneration has been asked to provide advice to ENTA CIC on possible funding opportunities and property issues in relation to its proposed relocation from St. Chads Circus to Aston Science Park. ENTA (Employment Needs Training Agency) is a voluntary sector, not for profit organisation working across Birmingham to provide learning opportunities, training courses, information, advice and guidance and employment support to help people think about and prepare for paid employment.
ENTA is in negotiation with the landowner in respect of the refurbishment and occupation of premises on Mill Wharf and is considering other options with regard to the wider site in terms of the development of a bespoke training and incubation centre RCA is working with ENTA to explore potential funding and development solutions on the site, particularly through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) administered by Birmingham City Council.
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