Employment and Skills
Improving skills and ensuring everyone has access to employment opportunities are key priorities for the LLEP. Below are organisations which can assist your workforce to develop and improve.
DWP - Government department responsible for welfare and employment issues, formerly the Department of Social Security (DSS) and Department for Education and Employment.Job Centre Plus -Jobcentre Plus provides a wide range of information and services, like benefits, loans and grants and help with finding a job.
National Apprenticeship Service - The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has responsibility for Apprenticeships in England and has been designed to increase the number of Apprenticeship opportunities and provide a dedicated, responsive service for both employers and learners.
Sector Skills Councils - Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) are independent, employer-led, UK–wide organisations designed to build a skills system that is driven by employer demand. There are currently 23 SSCs covering over 90% of the economy.
Skills Funding Agency - As part of the investment required for the private sector to take up challenges in the months and years ahead, the governemnt has through the Skills Funding Agency, launched a scheme to assist businesses with vital training for senior managers, In this scheme you can claim back half the cost of training for senior managers, up to a maximum of £1,000. For more details about the scheme click here.
Local Further Education Providers - Leicester College, South Leicestershire College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College, Brooksby Melton College, Leicester Adult Education College, North Warwickshire & Hinkley College.
Universities - University of Leicester, DeMontfort University, Loughborough University.
