merseyside - sowing the seed


Start at the top with leadership and management skills
Senior managers and the next generation of managers are undoubtedly going to be tested over the next months and years. We can contribute towards your development programme. For further information and to register click here
Vocational training for all the workforce
Train to Gain supports employers of all sizes, in all sectors to improve workforce skills. Business Link Advisers can help you identify your training needs. We will fund 100% of the cost of individuals achieving at least Level 2 skills and make a contribution to wage costs for time taken to train, if you employ less than 50 people. For further information and to register click here
Apprenticeships
It makes even more sense in a downturn to develop your workforce of the future by taking on highly cost-effective apprentices. Training is free for the apprentices you hire before their 19th birthday and we will meet over half for older apprentices. For further information and to register click here
Bespoke skills on demand
The unique SkillWorks programme provides significant ESF funding to businesses. Small and medium-sized enterprises can get up to 60% grant to a maximum of £60,000. For further information and to register click here
Restructuring
Large employers who are inward investing, restructuring or downsizing can access up to £90,000 towards specialist training. For further information and to register click here
Demonstrate your commitment to developing all your staff
Making the Skills Pledge is a voluntary commitment covering the whole workforce. It is a declaration of intent to ensure that all staff are competent, able to make a full contribution to the success of the organisation and are qualified to at least Level 2 skills. For further information and to register click here


On the 5th February 2010, at the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool, allmerseyside celebrated the success of individuals, their mentors, trainers and the organisations who supported them. To view photographs from the night click here
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