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SEMLEP has produced a comprehensive toolkit to help employers and business advisers in the South East Midlands to identify support and pathways, and engage with providers to assist with employing people, filling vacancies, upskilling and reskilling employees and developing a talent pipeline for the future. Download the Toolkit
When companies export products or services, long payment terms can often create working capital challenges. The upfront cost of producing, shipping, and delivering the goods can be tricky for businesses to manage. Export finance helps businesses release working capital from cross-border or domestic trade transactions that would otherwise be tied up in invoices or purchase orders (for […]
Business Support Service The Business Support Service is a FREE, virtual, multi-channel advice and guidance service, operating across England, to offer support and signpost you to information on national and local schemes, grants and loans to help businesses start and grow. We help all businesses, from those thinking about starting a business, through to those […]
The new online service from the government offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses. What’s in the new service? Guided information for employers to help support disability or health conditions in a range of common workplace situations. Help on legal obligations, including reasonable adjustments. Links to more detailed resources. What […]
Information and resources to help you find job opportunities in a wide range of sectors, including the NHS, adult social care, retail, food production and logistics. Who can benefit? People looking for employment or a change of career. How can I benefit? Information on financial support while job-hunting Help with mental health, disabilities and long-term […]
Milton Keynes City Council has announced that it’s investing more money into supporting women who lost their jobs due to the pandemic back into work. The City Council’s Women into Work scheme is part of its overall £3.1m Economic Recovery Plan to help local people and businesses recover from the financial impact of COVID-19. The […]
To help amplify the voices of rural businesses, the South Midlands Authorities created the rural group. The group is formed of rural representatives from the public, private, and VCSE sectors, offering first-hand rural expertise and local market intelligence. The South Midlands rural group meets once every three months to discuss funding opportunities, upcoming webinar opportunities […]
‘Rated as Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in 2023’ The University of Northampton apprenticeships embrace the growing development for vocational higher education in England by offering higher and degree apprenticeships specifically designed by industry to respond to high level skills gaps. They bring together the very best in higher and vocational education. As an […]
The Department of International Trade (DIT) helps UK businesses find international opportunities. DIT offers a range of fully funded services to businesses. Who can benefit? All businesses, nationally. How can I benefit? Fully funded support Creating a free business profile to promote overseas Finding online marketplaces Finding export opportunities Checking duties and customs procedures Accessing […]
The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides opportunities for residents in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough to learn in the community. Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) and our partner training providers can support you to access education and training to build skills that will improve employability, support career opportunities, and enhance wellbeing. BESA […]
FutureLearn offers a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life. Created by The Open University and the SEEK Group, FutureLearn believe learning should be […]
Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted for its apprenticeship provision in 2023, the University of Bedfordshire places strong emphasis on practical and professional skills, alongside high-quality education and training. They partner many organisations whose employees successfully combine work with professional studies. Employers and apprentices are supported by experienced apprenticeship co-ordinators, through workplace visits and regular reviews. […]