Skills for Growth
Training and recruitment solutions; get help with acquiring the skills your business needs to grow.
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Why skills are vital for business growth
When you've sorted your finances, premises and business plan, often the final barrier holding your business back from growing is a lack of necessary skills within your workforce.
Whether you're looking to expand into new markets, broaden your product base or simply compete in an innovative space, skills are essential.
Examples of opportunities we can support you to access
Our Advisers can help your business succeed by offering a range of practical training solutions to foster growth and enhance your business success.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships can be highly beneficial for businesses, both for bringing in and nurturing new talent, and for upskilling existing staff. It’s a cost-effective option that is proven to aid staff loyalty and retention. Well-structured apprenticeship programmes typically lead to highly motivated employees who contribute to improving overall productivity and efficiency.
Businesses can receive financial support, grants, or incentives for hiring apprentices.
Higher education opportunities
Our links with the region's Colleges and Universities mean we can effectively signpost to suitable courses for your staff, and advise you on any funding you may be eligible for.
Bootcamps
These are employer co-designed, 12 to 16 week intensive programmes covering areas such as coding, AI, software development, data analytics, healthcare/health-tech, green technology, and retrofit. They focus on knowledge, skills, and behaviours rather than qualifications.
Sector Based Skills Academies
These are specialised training programmes designed to address the specific needs of various industries. These academies offer intensive, employer-co-designed programmes that focus on practical skills and knowledge rather than formal qualifications.
Get free support
Complete the short form at the bottom of this page to alert a Business Adviser to your interest in skills support. They will signpost you to the right opportunities for your business.
Contact us about this programme today.
Complete this form to alert a local Business Growth West Midlands Adviser to your interest in skills support. They will be in touch with the appropriate information and support.
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