The Deputy Prime Minister had the chance to see the inner workings of a Nottingham media company today, after promising thousands of new jobs for the city.
Nick Clegg visited studios at the Antenna Building in Beck Street, part of the Confetti Media Group.
It came after he announced Nottingham would benefit from the £5.77m funding for local companies from the Government's Regional Growth Fund.
In total the East Midlands will receive £130m to support projects that will generate 4,200 jobs in Nottingham over the next seven years.
Mr Clegg went on a guided tour of Confetti Media Group, a digital technology hub which will be at the heart of the City Deal's "Creative Quarter" and offers education in the digital technology sector. During his tour, he said: "I'm excited to be here, because this facility lives in the heart of the city and also the City Deal, which will give more control over money to folk here in Nottingham." The City Deal aims to help tackle youth unemployment.
Craig Chettle, Managing Director of Confetti Media Group, said he was delighted Mr Clegg had the chance to take a look in person at what they had to offer.
He added: "The Confetti Media Group offers young people real industry training, real opportunities and real jobs in the creative and digital sector. "We aim to nurture them into a future that's directly connected to the business of Britain. As such, we are delighted the Deputy Prime Minister will hear first-hand about their experiences and career ambitions and also hear how the opportunities created by City Deal investment will be so vital, both to their career success and to the economic growth of our city".
In total the East Midlands will receive £130m to support projects that will generate 4,200 jobs in Nottingham over the next seven years.
Mr Clegg went on a guided tour of Confetti Media Group, a digital technology hub which will be at the heart of the City Deal's "Creative Quarter" and offers education in the digital technology sector. During his tour, he said: "I'm excited to be here, because this facility lives in the heart of the city and also the City Deal, which will give more control over money to folk here in Nottingham." The City Deal aims to help tackle youth unemployment.
Craig Chettle, Managing Director of Confetti Media Group, said he was delighted Mr Clegg had the chance to take a look in person at what they had to offer.
He added: "The Confetti Media Group offers young people real industry training, real opportunities and real jobs in the creative and digital sector. "We aim to nurture them into a future that's directly connected to the business of Britain. As such, we are delighted the Deputy Prime Minister will hear first-hand about their experiences and career ambitions and also hear how the opportunities created by City Deal investment will be so vital, both to their career success and to the economic growth of our city".
