DIUS is helping businesses to improve their productivity and flexibility by improving the support available to help with skills and training
Train to Gain
Train to Gain provides Government funding and free, independent advice to businesses of all sizes help to employers to improve the skills of their employees and boost the productivity of their business.
Extra support is available for small and medium-sized businesses and third sector organisations, including funding to retrain employees, access to short courses in business-critical areas and leadership and management training.
Find out more: visit the Train to Gain website or call 0800 015 5545.
Apprenticeships
Apprentices can bring many benefits to businesses, including increased productivity, improved competitiveness and a committed and competent workforce.
Full or partial financial support is available for training up to the equivalent of A level. For more information, visit the Apprenticeships website or ring 0800 015 0600.
The Training Gateway
The Training Gateway provides information about all professional development, corporate, vocational and executive training available from UK Universities.
Sector Skills Councils
Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) can also give specialist advice and access to extra and more flexible funding to meet the needs of your specific sector.
Visit the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils’ website for SSC contacts.
Colleges and universities
Colleges and universities are also working with local businesses to provide training which is tailored and has the flexibility businesses needs. HERO’s university finder makes it easy to find your local universities and colleges, and gives contacts for their dedicated business teams.
Business gateway
For further information about how DIUS and our partner organisations can help businesses, including by supporting business research and innovation, visit our business gateway.
