We know how important it is to not only recruit the right people but also to ensure your current workforce has all the skills and development plans to thrive in their position.
There are many organisations in the region that offer access to funded (or subsidised) skills support and training. We understand it is sometimes difficult to obtain this support when you are incredibly busy and potentially short-staffed, so we hope this section will make it easier for you to find and access the information that is relevant to your business.
We hope you find this helpful. However, if you would like to speak to someone about what support is available for your business, please get in touch with us, as we would be delighted to chat through the options with you.
West of England Growth Hub
The West of England Growth Hub provides tailored support, expert guidance and access to finance and support programmes to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). They are a free and impartial service open to all businesses, from all sectors. They offer help to businesses throughout Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Sections include:
- Youth Guarantee - Dedicated support to help you develop a strong future workforce.
- HR Essentials - Provides SMEs across the region with expert HR advice and guidance.
- Apprenticeships - Learn more about placements that can bring new talent to your business.
- Skills support - An interactive gateway to the skills support and training available for residents and businesses.
- Leadership development - Fully funded training courses and business mentoring.
Skills training and support for employers
There is a range of events happening in the region designed to help organisations access funded skills support and training that could enhance your business and workforce. Often, these are delivered through local authorities and academic partners.
Recruitment and networking events
Industry partners and local authorities frequently run job fairs and organise events to connect employers with those looking for work. Networking events are also a great opportunity to meet those within the industry and learn more about available roles and opportunities.
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Working with education providers
Many of the local colleges and universities also offer opportunities for businesses to connect with students through work placements, careers fairs, talks, skills sessions, and more.
