Training
Training Schemes
- Apprenticeships - Information for Employers
- Train to Gain
Train to Gain is a new service run by the LSC (Learning and Skills Council). The service offers impartial advice, matches training needs with training providers and ensures that training and support is delivered to meet those needs. It is a free service, provided through a network of specialist skills brokers, who will assess your training needs as well as offering independent advice on a wide range of training and business development needs.
(To find out more, click on link above) - Learn 2 Earn
Learn 2 Earn is a scheme to help adults who are on Incapacity Benefit into learning and work. L2E is a partnership between the Breaking the Barriers Employment Service and Leicestershire Adult Learning Service. You are elegible for FREE help if you live in Leicestershire, and if you are receiving Incapacity Benefit, Income Support / National Insurance Credits (because of incapacity) or Severe Disablement Allowance.
- New Deal
New Deal is a key element of the Government's Welfare to Work strategy. New Deal gives unemployed people opportunities to study, train and gain work experience so that they have the skills employers want.
Training Providers and Information
- Local Training Agencies and Providers
Training Agencies and Local Colleges who can provide training
- Training information from Jobcentre Plus
Information and advice from Jobcentre Plus on training
Training Courses and Venues
- Training Directory of Courses
Directory of courses available (Business Link). Includes LearnDirect courses plus local ones
- Local Training and Conference Venues
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Business Directory
Business of the Month
Nook Corner is an excellent example of how to use this web site, especially if you don't have a dedicated site. Nook Corner is a combined Gift, Gallery and Coffee Shop located in the centre of Anstey in one of the oldest buildings in the village. But it is much more than just a coffee shop; it also a very well stocked gift shop, offering a large and constantly changing range of gifts to suit most occasions.
Forthcoming Events
Wed, 19 Nov 2008
See link for course content
Leicester; 9.30 - 4.30pm
To book a place please call 0116 2492972
or email.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008
A2P - Public Procurement Seminar
The Access to Public Procurement Project would like to offer you the opportunity to take part in their next seminar looking at how strong Leadership and Management skills can help you become a better supplier to the Public Sector.
You will be able to hear from someone with public sector experience on how you can advance your company.
Also, due to numerous requests we will cover the Pre Qualification Questionnaire again, looking at basic criteria needed to win public sector contracts and business.
Voluntary Action Leicester, 2pm
As spaces are limited at this event we would be grateful if you could let us know of your attendance by Wednesday 12th November. Please contact the team on 0116 252 8442 or email a2p@leicester.gov.uk