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The Department for Education (DfE) and Strategic Development Network (SDN) are inviting employers to take part in shaping tomorrow’s workforce through T Level industry placements. A free webinar on Thursday, 25th September 2025 at 9:30 AM will introduce businesses to the benefits and practicalities of hosting these placements. T Level industry placements offer students a […]

We’re pleased to share the Cheshire & Warrington Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) 2025 Progress Report. This report highlights a year of collaboration between employers, training providers, and partners to align skills with business needs. Read the full report here!   What’s Inside: Direct BenefitsDiscover how LSIP initiatives are tackling skills shortages and bridging the

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a new Disability Confident Guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those with health conditions in the workplace. DWP has worked in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development to develop the guidance to ensure employers

Are you an SME in the Professional Business Services sector? Do you want to develop your employees’ skills and knowledge of AI? Eligible businesses will be able to apply for funding from May 2024 A pre-information webinar is being held on Tuesday 16 April 10:00-11:00. Any business wishing to attend can register on Eventbrite here!

On Monday 18th April 2024, the Prime Minister announced a major reform package to boost apprenticeships and cut red tape for thousands of small businesses.   Major package of reforms to support small businesses in PM’s first economic speech since the Spring Budget £60 million new investment to enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, including

Skills For The Future Join us on 27th March at Chester Zoo for a VIP regional employer event spanning across Cheshire and Warrington highlighting the importance of skills for employment. The event will bring together employers from the manufacturing, health & social care, life sciences, digital and low carbon industries with education providers to shape

A Supported Internship is a terrific way of giving the employers an opportunity to work with motivated young people who want to work! Find out how your business can benefit from supporting an intern and join us at Cheshire East Council’s Employer Breakfast Event: 📅 Wednesday 27th March 2024 ⏰ 8:45am – 10:45am (breakfast included)

Uni Of Chester have introduced their suite of employer engagement initiatives, providing opportunities for you to engage, recruit and connect with students and graduates at the university. You may wish to promote your employment opportunities through their Vacancy Advertising service, whereby you can promote part-time and graduate level roles at no cost through their CareerHub

Transfer of Apprenticeship Levy makes a huge difference  for individual apprentices, and the skills and employment system. NW NHS Trusts underspend around £12M, money lost to the system which could be spent on growing a skilled workforce. The NW NHS Levy Transfer Service was set up to facilitate transfers. The  team identify requests for apprenticeship

Autism at Work Event – Thursday 28th March 2024, 9 – 10:30am A session led by Joanna Capewell, Head of Autism at Green Lane Community Special School who discusses how employers can make adjustments in the workplace to best support autistic individuals. The session will cover strategies and supports for employers from the application process,