Employers across York, North Yorkshire and East Riding (YNYER) have been urged to enrol onto the Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) Programme.
Created to give SMEs access to free support and training, the programme has worked with 588 businesses in the region following its launch in April 2019.
However, with the programme set to close in March 2023, this is the last chance for employers to join the programme aimed at increasing productivity, upskilling employees and driving business growth.
Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) Programme
The programme had been funded through the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), with training delivered by local and regional partners, reports Bdaily.
Discussing the impact schemes such as this can have for small businesses, Helen Howland, Head of Skills Support for the Workforce Programme in York, North Yorkshire and East Riding, said: “No matter what sector you operate in, skills training is proven to bring a whole host of benefits to your business.
“Whether you want to boost employee morale, introduce additional revenue streams or enter into new markets, our specialist providers will work with you to identify the training solution that will best help your business to achieve its goals. Best of all, we’ll do it completely free of charge!
“We appreciate how difficult it can be for businesses at the moment, so we want to urge them not to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to build resilience, boost their reputations and ultimately support the regional economy by driving inward investment throughout York, North Yorkshire and Tees Valley.”
Similar regional support programmes exist across the UK, in addition to other government-led initiatives, such as the Help to Grow Digital Scheme which is set to close to new business applicants on 2nd February 2023.
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