SkillsBoost is Back

A new release of funding for 2025/26 has been released and now covers Hereford as well as Worcestershire

'SkillsBoost' is an initiative designed to support Worcestershire and Herefordshire businesses and employees by providing funding for training. Upskill and develop your Herefordshire and Worcestershire employees with funding of up to £6,000 per organisation.

Through the scheme you can claim for any training that appears on our website, including ILM accredited qualifications, Insights Discovery and Blanchard's SLII. Alternatively, you can select any of our other courses and workshops or we can can design a bespoke training solution for you incorporating aspects of all of our training options to specifically meet your team's development needs and help to drive your businesses forward.

Skills Boost provides 50% funding, up to a maximum of £6,000 (£1,500 per employee maximum). Of course you'll also benefit from the return on investment with employees who can achieve more, resulting in a more efficient and profitable business. We'll deliver training that will provide your employees with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to perform their roles to the peak of their ability.

The Skills Boost programme is only here for 12months, commencing 1st April 2025, and there's a limit to the available funds. The first step to accessing the funding is speak with us to assess the development needs of your team aligned with the future needs of your organisation. We'll recommend how you can get the most out the funding. Call us on 01452 331331 or email info@hrchampions.co.uk or scroll down to complete the form to start a conversation.

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