Skills Resources for Employers
Advice and support for building a workforce fit for the future of your business
SKILLS SUPPORT
Devon Chamber is a firm believer that the success of businesses depending on the people within them. Discover the range of support and training available in Devon to help you build a skilled and resilient workforce, that is fit for the future.
T-Levels
T Levels help young people develop technical and practical skills for the workplace. Students spend 80% of the course in the classroom and 20% with an employer – you can work with another employer to host placements.
Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are flexible training courses for adults aged 19 and over. They last up to 16 weeks and offer participants a job interview on completion. You can use this scheme to hire new staff or upskill existing staff.
Supported Internships
Supported internships are available to young people, aged 16 to 24, with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Interns are supported by a learning provider but spend around 70% of time learning in the workplace.
Find the right training and compare schemes
For an overview of all the training schemes and support to upskill your business, use the Government’s easy-to-use Comparison of Training Schemes.
It gives an overview of all the Government-supported training schemes available to businesses and employees and their suitability to your business.
Apprenticeships: grow and develop a skilled workforce
Apprenticeships can support your business to grow talent and develop a skilled workforce.
Offering an apprenticeship can:
- introduce fresh talent and ideas to your business by recruiting new staff and upskilling existing members
- align training to your business needs
- boost staff loyalty and motivation
TRAINING IN DEVON
Advice on improving diversity and inclusion
As part of the research towards the Local Skills Improvement Plan in Devon and Somerset, many businesses highlighted the need to improve diversity and inclusion. Employers welcomed support to identify and engage with ‘hidden’ pools of talent to help fill skills gaps – advice on how to do this is available from the Devon, Plymouth & Torbay Careers Hub.
TRAINING AND SUPPORT
CAREERS SUPPORT
Devon, Plymouth and Torbay Careers Hub
Collaborating with employers and educational institutions, this hub aims to transform careers education for young people across the region.
Skills Launchpads
Skills Launchpad Plymouth and the Heart of the South West Skills Launchpad bring organisations together to offer targeted support for both young people and adults.
Devon and Cornwall Training Provider Network
Search a comprehensive network of world-class training providers, right here in the South West.
The Education Landscape
Help understanding the education and training system
The Education Landscape is a guide created to help you get to grips with the landscape and identify new opportunities available to your business
Building a workforce fit for the future
The Greater Devon Local Skills Improvement Plan is being led by Devon Chamber.
It aims to work with employers and education providers to produce a skilled workforce better matched to the needs of business.
It’s success is critical to the future of skills but it needs employers’ input to succeed.
DEVON AND SOMERSET LSIP
Read our full report
This 20-point plan is the building blocks of a skilled workforce for Devon and Somerset that’s better equipped for agile, modern workplaces.
Read our update report
Our LSIP Roadmap has now been updated for 2024, with information on how our key 20 actions are progressing.
Latest news and events
Updates from skills and training organisations in Devon and Somerset from the LSIP website from key partners.
Contact us for help and advice in finding the right skills for you
Finding the right skills for your business is essential to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced economy. Whether you’re looking to upskill your current workforce, recruit new talent, or access training opportunities, we’re here to help.
The Devon Chamber of Commerce works closely with businesses and skills providers across the region to ensure you have the support and resources needed to succeed. Get in touch with our team for tailored advice and guidance on connecting with the skills and expertise that will drive your business forward.
