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Skills Solutions

Introducing our Skills Solutions

Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delivering free training courses to individuals living in Wychavon*, Worcester City and Wyre Forest. These new training courses will be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis to residents in these districts. Based on the Worcestershire LSIP findings, employers identified two large skills gaps that are both a need and a necessity in the workplace.

*Wychavon residents must have 20% of the training cost subsidised by their employer. 
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We have designed two new training courses based on these needs:

IT for the Workplace
Professional Skills for the Workplace

Workplace skills are increasingly recognised as critical for success in personal and professional settings, whilst basic digital skills are now expected for most roles in order to navigate and work effectively in a digital society.

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Available Training Courses

These two training courses have been designed to support any employees, but in particular those starting work, returning to work, unemployed or anyone with these particular needs identified.

Individuals can attend both training courses, however spaces are limited therefore we’d encourage booking as soon as possible.

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IT for the Workplace

2 Day Training Course

Participants will gain proficiency in computer navigation, basic functions, and the utilisation of fundamental office programmes, empowering them to enhance efficiency and foster professional development, including:

  • Internet Safety and Security
  • Exploring Microsoft packages (Teams, Excel, Word and Outlook).
  • An introduction to social media

*Course topics subject to change

Date  Time
24-25 April 9:00am – 16:00pm
2-3 May 9:00am – 16:00pm
16-17 May 9:00am – 16:00pm
6-7 June 9:00am – 16:00pm
20-21 June 9:00am – 16:00pm
1-2 July 9:00am – 16:00pm
8-9 July 9:00am – 16:00pm
18-19 July 9:00am – 16:00pm
8-9 August 9:00am – 16:00pm
19-20 August 9:00am – 16:00pm
10-11 September 9:00am – 16:00pm
26-27 September 9:00am – 16:00pm
7-8 October 9:00am – 16:00pm
21-22 October 9:00am – 16:00pm
5-6 November 9:00am – 16:00pm
14-15 November 9:00am – 16:00pm
25-26 November 9:00am – 16:00pm
6-9 December 9:00am – 16:00pm
16-17 December 9:00am – 16:00pm
16-17 January 9:00am – 16:00pm
27-28 January 9:00am – 16:00pm
6-7 February 9:00am – 16:00pm
17-18 February 9:00am – 16:00pm
3-4 March 9:00am – 16:00pm
10-11 March 9:00am – 16:00pm
31 March-1 April 9:00am – 16:00pm
3-4 April 9:00am – 16:00pm
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Professional Skills for the Workplace

2 Day Training Course

Participants of this course will have the opportunity to learn more about building confidence and assertiveness in the workplace by identifying personal strengths and how to handle feedback. The course will also cover the fundamentals of communication, as well as demonstrate effective techniques and skills. You’ll also learn more about the importance of work ethic, professionalism and time management.

*Course topics subject to change

Date Time
18-19 April 9:00am – 16:00pm
29-30 April 9:00am – 16:00pm
9-10 May 9:00am – 16:00pm
20-21 May 9:00am – 16:00pm
13-14 June 9:00am – 16:00pm
27-28 June 9:00am – 16:00pm
4-5 July 9:00am – 16:00pm
11-12 July 9:00am – 16:00pm
1-2 August 9:00am – 16:00pm
15-16 August 9:00am – 16:00pm
5-6 September 9:00am – 16:00pm
16-17 September 9:00am – 16:00pm
30 Sept – 1 Oct 9:00am – 16:00pm
10-11 October 9:00am – 16:00pm
24-25 October 9:00am – 16:00pm
12-13 November 9:00am – 16:00pm
21-22 November 9:00am – 16:00pm
2-3 December 9:00am – 16:00pm
12-13 December 9:00am – 16:00pm
13-14 January 9:00am – 16:00pm
20-21 January 9:00am – 16:00pm
30-31 January 9:00am – 16:00pm
11-12 February 9:00am – 16:00pm
20-21 February 9:00am – 16:00pm
6-7 March 9:00am – 16:00pm
24-25 March 9:00am – 16:00pm
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Local Skills Improvement Plans

Every county in England has its own Local Skills Improvement Plan which will reflect the unique and specific needs of the employers within each county. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is leading on the LSIP for Worcestershire. If you are a Worcestershire based employer, we invite you to play a part in this important project and help pave the way that training, and education is delivered within our county.

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Skills Boost – Worcestershire

Apply for a SkillsBoost financial grant to support upskilling of Worcestershire employers and employees. Upskill your Worcestershire resident employees up to £12,000 and claim 50% of the costs back (up to £6,000) from the SkillsBoost programme.

All Health & Safety (or other legislative compliance training) is excluded. 

Chamber of Commerce
Helping Employers to Fund Training Needs in Worcestershire:
Grant supports accredited training or non-accredited and bespoke training.
If the business is based outside of Worcestershire the employee must live in: Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester City or Wyre Forest
For businesses based in Malvern or Wychavon, the employee can live anywhere
For Businesses based in Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester City or Wyre Forest, the employee must live in Worcestershire
All businesses of any size eligible
No one individual can have more than £1,500 funding grant.
Business maximum grant is £6,000.
Grant is available for one year between 1st April 2024- 31st March 2025.
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