FREE Skills Training
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.
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.
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.
IT for the Workplace
1 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
Professional Skills for the Workplace
1 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
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.
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.
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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