SkillWorks

Demand-led training for small and medium-sized businesses

During difficult times when budgets are tight employers still need to invest in training. SkillWorks can help supplement your training budget by providing funding towards developing the skills of your workforce. Training will not only help your business to survive the economic crisis but also equip your employees with the necessary skills to cope when the upturn comes.

SkillWorks is already one of the most successful programmes co-financed by the European Social Fund. It has already helped more than 7,000 businesses in Merseyside improve the skills of their workforces.

What can the SkillWorks offer my business?

Up to 60 per cent funding towards training costs.
Demand-led training - so you get to decide what's best for your business.
Help in identifying your needs.
Help in finding you the most appropriate training partner.
Training at the times and places that fit in with your operating requirements.

Who will deliver the training?

SkillWorks training is carried out by training partners contracted by the Skills Funding Agency through open competitive tendering.

Your training partner will either deliver the training themselves or find a specialist provider to meet your requirements.

Is my business eligible?

SkillWorks is available to businesses in Merseyside with less than 250 employees. Click here to find out more.

Where do I get more information?