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Changes to Apprenticeship Funding
Chamber Training are supporting local employers to navigate the apprenticeship system, assisting them to set up a digital apprenticeship account which enables businesses to access Government funding to pay for apprenticeship training with 95% or more of the costs covered.
As a leading local provider of high quality apprenticeships, Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training’s specialist team of advisors have been working closely with businesses to support them in seamlessly accessing apprenticeships via the digital apprenticeship service which is the Government channel through which all employers can access funding for apprenticeships from April.
As part of this new way of working, employers can reserve 95% Government funding to pay for apprenticeship training as well as make claims for incentives of up to £4,000 per apprentice as part of the Government’s COVID-19 business support arrangements.
Sally Lucas, Executive Director from Chamber Training said: “The transition for all employers onto the digital apprenticeship service will enable employers to directly manage their apprenticeship funding.
“At Chamber Training, we are already helping a number of large and small businesses to set themselves up with a digital account and provide them with the tools to easily access the service and engage with apprenticeships. We have experts on hand to support employers to navigate the apprenticeship journey and design tailored programmes that deliver real business impact.
“The extension of the digital apprenticeship service will now give businesses more control over their apprenticeship choices and secure access to funding to support the training of apprentices.”
Chamber Training is also help businesses access other incentives for creating new apprenticeship roles which provide huge benefits back to the business.
To discuss how apprenticeships could help your business or to find out more about the Government incentive scheme, contact Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training’s Business Development Team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Take Advantage of 50% ESF Funding
Never Been a Better Time to Upskill Your Staff
As lockdown eases and businesses start to move to a new normal, Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training is urging employers to take advantage of grants of 50% ESF funding for eligible local SMEs through the Coventry & Warwickshire Skills4Growth programme. The funding will offer a lifeline to businesses looking to upskill their workforce and set themselves up for the future.
With over 1,200 people engaged in learning, Chamber Training has a strong track record in supporting businesses and working in partnership to design the right training solutions. CW Skills4Growth is a great way to cost effectively enhance skill, improve performance, motivate and increase efficiency in the workplace. There is 50% ESF funding towards both accredited and non-accredited courses including: • Managing Change Successfully • Time Management • Communicating Assertively • Complaint Handling • Professional Telephone Techniques • Professional Email Writing • Microsoft Excel • Full Team Leader Supervisory Suite Together with accredited qualifications such as: • ILM Management Development
Levels 2, 3 & 5 • Award in Education & Training • Certificate in Mental Health Awareness • Train the Trainer
Commenting on CW Skills4Growth ESF funding, Natalie Lane, an Account Manager at Chamber Training said: “The funding is a great incentive for employers to upskill employees and we would urge SMEs to get in touch with us to find out if they are eligible for the funding. Our team will work with you to identify your organisation’s training needs and recommend an appropriate solution, with 50% of the costs being met through CW Skills4Growth.”
To be eligible, companies must employ no more than 249 people operating in eligible sectors including Business & Professional
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(including accountancy), Health and Social Care, Digital and Creative Industries, IT Services and Retail and be based in Coventry & Warwickshire.
For more information, or to determine if your business is eligible for support, please contact our Business Development Team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Businesses offered training in mental health awareness
As the current lockdown restrictions begin to ease, Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training is providing mental health training to help businesses manage the mental wellbeing of staff as we pass the pandemic’s 12 month marker.
Sally Lucas, Executive Director at Chamber Training commented: “As businesses start to evaluate their plans regarding staff working patterns and locations, it is important to recognise that some individuals may be struggling with their mental health and may be anxious about the prospects of returning to the workplace after working from home for many months. Even before lockdown, the number of days taken off for mental health reasons had soared by 25% year on year and this could be the tip of the ice berg.
“Research suggests there is a growing health concern with many businesses not having the skills needed to support their employees. Mental health can be an extremely complex area and the training we offer ensures businesses have the right mechanisms in place to support individuals, enabling them to fulfil their work roles.
“The Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health starts on 7th June and runs over a three day period. The course has been designed around latest research findings, and contains highly practical approaches to identifying mental health issues and creating the infrastructure to support individuals to improve their outcomes. An added advantage is it also leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
“As a delivery partner of Coventry & Warwickshire Skills4Growth, eligible businesses are able to access 50% funding towards both accredited and non-accredited courses. We urge SMEs to get in touch with us to find out if they are eligible for funding towards such valuable business tools.”
To find out more about the Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health or to determine if your business is eligible for 50% ESF funding; please contact Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training’s Business Development Team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk Places are available now to book at: https://www.cw-chambertraining.co.uk/ employers/courses/short-courses/ health-safety-and-wellbeing/certificatein-awareness-of-mental-healthproblems-level-2-new/ Or get in touch on 024 7623 122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk
Training Courses 2021 Chamber Member Price + VAT Non-Member Price + VAT Duration May 21 June 21 July 21
Microsoft Excel - Intermediate to Advanced £130.00 £160.00 1 Day 12 Professional Telephone Techniques £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 19 Professional Email Techniques £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - PM 19 *Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems £450.00 £450.00 3 Days 7, 14 & 21 Customer Service Essentials £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 8 Complaint Handling £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - PM 8 Key Account Management £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 16 Effective Communication £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 22 Training & Coaching the Team £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - PM 22 Time Management £220.00 £245.00 1 Day 23 Building the Team £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 29 Motivating the Team £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - PM 29 Managing Difficult People £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 6 Understanding Discipline in the Workplace £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - PM 6 Managing Change Successfully £220.00 £245.00 1 Day 6 Microsoft Excel - Basic to Intermediate £130.00 £160.00 1 Day 7 *First Aid at Work (HSE Recommended) £220.00 £245.00 3 Days (over three weeks) 9, 16 & 23 Setting Goals & Targets £110.00 £135.00 Half Day - AM 13
