Supporting Employers, the Workforce and Job Seekers

Marches Skills Search

As part of our commitment to supporting business, a dedicated skills portal has been developed to assist employers looking for providers and courses for their workforces.

Click here to visit the The Marches Skills Search website.

UK Government Skills For Life

Whether weighing up options before starting work, looking to change career or seeking a more rewarding job, there is help and training available to get individuals where they wish to be. The Government is investing in lifelong learning to give individuals the flexibility to train and study and gain skills at any point in their life. They are working with colleges, training providers and universities to improve courses and qualifications so skills improve people’s lives. They are also helping employers to understand and use the different skills offers to recruit new talent and train current staff, enabling them to gain skills for life and unlock their potential.

Employers can find more information on courses and training available for their workforce here, and individuals can learn more about opportunities for developing their skills here.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer and come through a range of pathways, from school leavers and university graduates to people who want to further their careers or change career direction completely. Employers can take on someone new or upskill an existing employee and can access government funding to help pay for apprenticeship training

Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce:

86% of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation
78% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity
74% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service

Other benefits of working with apprentices include:

adapting their training according to the needs of your business
motivating staff to learn new skills
expanding and upskilling workforces

(Source: https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk)

T Levels

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry. Students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

Find out more about apprenticeships here and T Levels here

Supporting Employers, the Workforce and Job Seekers

Marches Skills Search

UK Government Skills For Life

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Apprenticeships

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