Train to Gain offers free, independent training advice to businesses of all sizes in the High Peak. An independent Skills Broker will help businesses identify their training needs and identify the correct training solutions as well as identify available funding options to help pay for training. Visit the Train to Gain website, (external website**) or phone 0845 057 1817.
A comprehensive guide on employing people can be found on the Business Link website. (External website**)
Employing an Apprentice (External website**) is a scheme for Modern Apprentices that enables employers to offer on the job training programme, usually with some training provided by a local college or by a specialist learning provider, to support either a new or existing employee designed around the needs of employers, which lead to national recognised qualifications. Funding is available to train apprentices.
Contact 08000 150 600 for more information.
Grants to employ Graduates (external website**) is a graduate employment programme has been launched to give employers access to grant funded graduates recruitment for both permanent positions and placements. Businesses will receive £1000 towards standard recruitment fees and the scheme provides support in terms of recruitment, placements and how to manage process. For further information contact Hotspots on 0845 450 5460.
If you require training for your staff or you are an individual looking to increase your skills and potential then Chamber Training can help you. For further information,
Connexions provides a free recruitment service for businesses, who want to employ 16 to 19 year old staff. It will advertise your vacancies on the Connexions website (External website**) and in Connexions centres across Derbyshire. Connexions can match your needs with the young people on its database, thus helping with the selection process. It can also supply information about wages, working hours, recruitment methods and timing. If you are interested in providing training, Connexions provides impartial advice on government funded apprenticeships. For further information, please contact
Job Centre Plus provides a free service to match vacancies with people looking for work. Job Centre Plus has also developed a range of free services to help make recruitment simple and effective. Services include advice and guidance on how best to reach the local employment market; managing training and the recruitment process; and assistance with providing a range of suitable candidates for the job. For more details,
A wide range of training and guidance support is available from the University of Derby Corporate (external website**). The UoD Corporate provides a one-stop shop for business development, consultancy, and research and training solutions. The service offers an in-depth consultation to assess your business and people needs, and develop relevant solutions to ensure success for your business.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.