Developing a skilled workforce is vital to the success of all UK businesses. Research into staff skills in the workplace by the National Employers Survey* has identified three key obstacles to business success:
A4e Skills is contracted by the LSC to deliver work related training programmes and nationally accredited qualifications that will improve skill levels within the UK workforce and help employers to:
*Research produced in 2007 by: The Learning Skills Council (LSC), Department of Innovation, Universities and Schools (DIUS) and the Skills Development Agency (SDA)
We work with employers to deliver training programmes and qualifications that are relevant and enable employees to maximise their effectiveness.
Through our experience working with organisations like yours we have established a number of key delivery steps that we call the Employer Journey.
Using this approach we are able to ensure that the training, support and guidance we deliver will impact on your business in a positive way, ultimately increasing productivity and improving your bottom line.
To download a PDF of the:
Skills for Business Marketing Leaflet
see the Resources section below.
Becky Harman - 18 years old, working at Frank Haslam Milan in the Customer Service Dept, dealing with queries and complaints of the service users (Housing tenants).

£2500 Employer Grant to take on Apprentices
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds (AGE 16 and 17) with a value of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices.
Posted: 05 February 2010
Apprenticeship Week 2010 launches Feb 1st, kicking off a whole week of activities across England to celebrate the value and importance of Apprenticeships.
Posted: 03 February 2010