GREATER Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has extended its Skills for Business Awards deadline to April 2.

The awards, which have been created through a collaboration between GMCC, the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) and New Economy (NE).

Organisers had such a high influx of entries that it is keen to give other companies an opportunity to showcase the direct impact learning has had on their business.

There are 23 categories across a range of sectors.

Companies now have until 5pm on April 2 to nominate themselves or their apprentices on the Skills for Business website.

The shortlist will be announced in early May and the ceremony will be held on July 1 at the Point, Lancashire Cricket Club.

Further details at www.skillsforbusinessawards.co.uk.