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CHAMBER SKILLS HUB
As we continue to repair and grow our businesses after Covid-19, conversations around skills and the changing labour market have become increasingly more prominent, and as a result have become a critical topic in businesses’ agendas across the two counties. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have recently launched our online Skills Hub. In this hub, you’ll be able to access a plethora of information around the topic of skills and useful resources in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, including:
TRAINING
MARCHES GROWTH HUB
Chamber Training courses and our bespoke solutions are delivered to the highest standards by professional and highly qualified trainers and consultants, going the extra mile to help you upskill.
SKILLS FOR WORCESTERSHIRE
SALARY & BENEFITS REPORT
Whether you are employing someone for the first time or taking on extra staff, the Marches Growth Hub provides practical guidance and advice, as well as funding packages, allowances and grants designed to help you develop the skills of your workforce.
If you are a Worcestershire based business and are keen to find out how the Chamber can help you with your future workforce needs, our Skills for Worcestershire page contains all the information you need to know.
APPRENTICESHIPS Are you looking to grow your team and develop a skilled, qualified and motivated workforce? Hiring an apprentice will enable you to grow your talent and expand your business.
TRAINEESHIPS Traineeships allow young people to become ready for the working environment and gain experience that’ll prepare them for their future career.
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To support businesses who are looking to recruit and retain staff, the Chamber produce an annual Salary & Benefits Report, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment. This report allows businesses to benchmark the salaries and benefits packages they offer.
WORCESTERSHIRE GROWTH HUB There are a variety of grants and programmes available to Worcestershire businesses in order to support you in growing and developing your workforce. Worcestershire Growth Hub can guide your business as you grow, helping you to find the solutions to your recruitment, HR and skills issues.
Additional information available includes: Hiring from the EU Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) T Levels Our Skills Hub is constantly being updated, so keep an eye out for new updates and information. Visit the skills hub here: https://hwchamber.co.uk/skills-hub/
May/June 2022
