Staff development can be an effective tool in supporting your business and your people to grow.
We can provide sector specific, flexible delivery programmes to suit your business needs – whether vocational, legislative or college certified.
We can also help you source funding, through our partner organisations or the Flexible Workforce Development Fund.
We know that one size does not always fit all and our team can work with you to offer a bespoke training package which meets the exacting needs of your organisation.
This can include initially identifying the specific skills gaps and development needs of your workforce through to developing, delivering and evaluating the impact of the tailored training to your people and business.
We can also help you source funding for staff development through our various funding partners outlined below.
Benefits to you and your business can include:
North Lanarkshire Council can provide financial support to help local businesses develop and grow.
It has schemes including the West of Scotland Loan Fund, Business Growth Fund and Small Business Bonus Scheme.
South Lanarkshire Council offers a range of discretionary grants and loans to new and established businesses based in the South Lanarkshire area.
Scottish Enterprise works with partners in the public and private sectors to identify and exploit the best opportunities available to deliver a significant, lasting effect on the Scottish economy.
Business Gateway is a publicly funded service contributing to the economic wellbeing of Scotland by providing access to free business support services.
They provide assistance and impartial advice to people starting or growing their business.
FWDF is a fund that provides employers with development and training opportunities to up-skill and re-skill their existing workforce.
Launched by the Scottish Government in September 2017, and supported by Colleges Scotland, the fund will provide more than £10m of training to employers in Scotland who have been subject to the Apprenticeship Levy.