BUSINESSES can attend a free early morning meeting to network and find out about apprentice schemes.

Gravesham Council is holding its fourth business networking event this year at Woodville Halls in Windmill Street, Gravesend, from 8am to 9.30am on September 29.

A council spokeswoman said: “On top of networking there will also be an opportunity to find out more about North West Kent Colleges’ apprenticeship schemes for local businesses.

“Attendees can also meet the council’s business support team as well as representatives from other business support organisations.”

For more information or to reserve a place, call Chris Inwood on 01474 33 72 58 or email him at chris.inwood@gravesham.gov.uk by September 24.