Small and medium sized enterprises in Herefordshire and Worcestershire can take advantage of free training in a range of areas across Technology, Digital Skills and IT to upskill their workforce and drive growth. The training courses are delivered as part of the Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) programme. Eligible businesses can benefit from
- Training needs analysis – identify the skills your employees need to support your business ambitions.
- Flexible training – pick full qualifications or mix and match individual units to suit your business.
- On-the-job vocational training – meet individual and business needs including taught learning, workplace assessment, distance learning and online learning.
- Learning pathways for your employees – enable them to progress within your organisation onto higher level qualifications or apprenticeships.
- Recognised accredited qualifications and training courses to enhance your employees’ skills.
SSW is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), which means you can access a wide range of training at no cost to your business. SSW has a well-established network of expert training providers who deliver a range of fully funded training courses and accredited qualifications to help businesses. The free courses on offer include:
- Certificate in Digital Skills for Work
- Improving Productivity Using IT
- Using Email
- Presentation software
- IT Software Fundamentals
- Word Processing software
To find out if your business is eligible for the fully funded training programme, visit https://www.serco-ese.com/skills-support-for-the-workforce/ or contact Jo O’Sullivan, Partnership Coordinator, at skillssupport@serco.com.