We can help your business by offering you:

• Training and qualifications
• Recommendations on the most appropriate training programmes for your business
• Recruitment support services for Apprentices

Training and qualifications

We are continually expanding our range of work-based qualifications to respond to emerging business needs. Click here to find out what's available to you as an employer.

Information and advice on training and funding

Researching information on training and associated funding can be time-consuming and fairly complex. Our staff are very experienced and skilled in this and could save you time and frustration. Here’s how we could help:

• An initial consultation to help you assess your training needs against your business objectives
• Recommendations on the most appropriate training programmes
• Advice on funding which may be available towards the costs of training – many of our qualification programmes are free, subject to meeting eligibility criteria
• Project management of more complex workforce development programmes
• Advice and support for establishing internal training academies eg for companies wishing to develop their own training and assessment expertise

Recruitment Service for Apprentices

As part of our service to employers, we have dedicated employer liaison professionals, who will provide you with the following support service at no cost:

• Discuss and understand your recruitment requirements for apprentices
• Advertise your Apprenticeship vacancies on “Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service” – a national, job website for apprentices
• Manage the applications generated through “Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service”
• Provide you with Curriculum Vitae from suitable applicants
• Agree start times for the Apprenticeship
• Support you throughout the Apprenticeship application process