Applications are now being invited for the next cohort of businesses wishing to take place in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme.

The programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.

The newly developed 2016 programme consists of over 100 hours of business and management education involving a blend of online and in-person residential sessions. The programme is delivered in partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation, Aston University, University of Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Oxford.

Participants will benefit from:

* Business and management education
* Specialist workshops
* Business coaching
* Access to professional experts
* Peer networking and learning opportunities.

For further information and eligibility criteria, visit this page on Aston Business School’s website.

The application form is here. To be considered for the cohort starting in April 2016, you will need to complete your application by Monday 8 February.

If you have any questions, email 10ksb@aston.ac.uk or call 0121 2043225.

Good luck! And do let Think Sandwell know if you’re accepted onto the programme – we’re always keen to celebrate the success of West Midlands businesses.