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Employers across the region can now benefit from a new funding opportunity designed to support the recruitment of young people into sustainable employment. The Youth Jobs Grant offers £3,000 per eligible young person hired, helping businesses offset the costs associated with recruitment, onboarding and training. Alongside financial assistance, employers will also receive support through Jobcentre […]

Looking after employee wellbeing is becoming an increasingly important priority for businesses of all sizes. For many SMEs, however, accessing specialist mental health support can be challenging. To help address this, employers are invited to attend a free online webinar introducing Able Futures, a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded mental health support service

Shaping tomorrow’s workforce, together. Cheshire and Warrington is the most productive economy in the North of England. We’re home to world-class strengths in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, clean energy and business and professional services. But growth only works if our skills system and businesses operate in sync, and if everyone can share in the opportunities

  Networking session 1 – Disability & Neurodivergence in the Workplace Autism Practical Support, Sension House, Denton Drive, Northwich CW9 7LU Tuesday 16th June, 10:00 – 12:00 (arrival from 09:30) Tickets are FREE for this event! Book Your Place Now Structure: 9:30 – Networking and arrival 10:00 – 10:15 – Introduction to the Network (Emma

A new report has revealed that Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are delivering real results for employers, colleges, training providers and learners in Cheshire & Warrington and beyond. The analysis by the British Chambers of Commerce has delved into the performance of LSIPs across England for the past four years. They are employer-led, place-based partnerships

For many businesses across Cheshire & Warrington, finding and developing the right talent remains one of the biggest challenges to growth. The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is helping employers turn that challenge into an opportunity. At its heart, the LSIP brings Cheshire & Warrington’s businesses, educators and local leaders together to align skills with

Are you an experienced electrician living or working for a business based in the Cheshire West and Chester area, but missing the Level 3 qualification needed to access low carbon  technology training? Thanks to full funding approval from the DESNZ Industrial Decarbonisation and Clean Power 2030 Regional Skills Pilot, we are pleased to offer a fully

SGS United Kingdom Limited, a leading provider of inspection, verification, testing and certification services with locations throughout the country, and Head Office at Ellesmere Port, employs a diverse workforce dedicated to quality and innovation. With a strong commitment to developing talent and supporting the local community, SGS has taken proactive steps to maximise the impact

National Apprenticeship Week 9th-15th February 2026: Cheshire & Warrington Businesses Encouraged to Get Involved As National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) returns on 9–15 February 2026, employers across Cheshire and Warrington are being invited to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships and explore how they can strengthen their future workforce. This year’s theme, “Skills for Life”, highlights how

Thursday 13th November 2025, Chester Racecourse We are delighted with the feedback following our third LSIP Business & Skills Conference! The event brought together inspiring leaders, forward-thinking businesses and passionate changemakers – all united by a shared goal: shaping the future of work, skills and community collaboration. We are grateful to our brilliant speakers who