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Why not take a look at the many ways we can support you to engage students and young people?

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

The Skills Service aims to provide inspiration and raise aspirations for young people's future careers while also helping to develop a rich and relevant talent pool that meets the skills needs of employers and potential employers

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

You can support the work of The Skills Service in many different ways, from supporting activities in schools to engaging your staff in skills workshops

APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION

Apprenticeships can help businesses across all sectors by offering a route to harness fresh new talent, re-skill existing staff and tackle skill shortages. Find out more with our FAQs on Apprenticeships and step by step guide to taking on an Apprentice

APPRENTICESHIP LEVY FUND

Use it or lose it - cover the cost of training and apprenticeships with the Apprenticeship Levy Fund

TRAINEESHIP INFORMATION

A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year (although most will last for less than 6 months)

ADVERTISE THROUGH US

Click here for information on how to advertise your vacancies through our social media channels

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KICKSTART SCHEME

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit

VOLUNTEER FOR US

Click here to see the reasons why Volunteering is important for both education providers and businesses

FUTURE TALENT CHAMPIONS

We are looking for business people to become Future Talent Champions and pledge support to help us improve the aspirations and economic awareness of young people through our events

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We update our blog regularly providing up-to-date skills news, details of forthcoming events, case studies and other useful information relevant to businesses in the area

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Can you help us up-skill young people and prepare them for the world of work? Sign up to register your support