Advice and Guidance for employers during the economic downturn

County Training recognise that the current economic downturn makes it a tough time for businesses both large and small.

To support employers we are working with Shropshire businesses to address the impact of the economic downturn, providing a wide range of assistance for organisations, individuals and communities.

Support is here to help employers and their workforce face a variety of challenges, giving advice and practical assistance every step of the way.

Where redundancies and job losses are unavoidable, there is help and assistance in both identification and delivery of appropriate activities that will prepare people for work with other employers. County Training work in partnership with Business Link, Jobcentre Plus, Learning and Skills Council and the Economic Regeneration team to provide businesses with flexible and responsive support.

Training and recruitment support for your workforce during the economic downturn

County Training can provide you with training to develop the skills of your employees:

• short accredited courses in vocational skills areas such as health and safety and customer care
• help with Skills for Life - literacy, numeracy and ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)
• manager and team leading training
• bespoke training to meet your business needs.

County Training can offer support and advice on:

• increasing productivity, delivering a boost to your bottom line
• finding the right staff for your needs; filling vacancies and reducing recruitment costs
• recruitment - including pre-employment training programmes - bespoke to your needs
• how business can ensure current staff have the right skills to respond to new markets
• how you can draw on the knowledge and expertise of your employees to improve the efficiency of your organisation

Skills Matching Service for organisations looking to recruit. Individuals seeking work are assessed for suitability against your job vacancies. Free training is available to assist newly appointed staff in their new role.

Current Funding Available

If your business employs staff aged 16 - 18 or if you are about to recruit new staff, also aged 16 - 18, there may be funding available to train them.

A wide range of training and development programmes are on offer, aimed at upskilling the workforce. The training will focus on the needs of businesses by improving employees' skills in order to achieve business objectives as well as personal development goals.

Apprenticeships - Free training for those aged 16 - 18
Apprenticeships have the advantage of offering a whole package of training. This consists of an NVQ, Technical Certificate and Key Skills which provide transferable work related skills. County Training offer apprenticeships to anyone aged 16 to 18.

Apprenticeships are available in the following areas:

• Business Administration
• Distribution, Warehousing and Storage
• Childcare
• Customer Service
• Hairdressing and Barbering
• Health and Social Care
• Hospitality and Catering
• ICT
• Sales and Telesales

For more information contact County Training on 01743 255191.

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