FOR BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE BASED IN THE DISTRICTS OF BRAINTREE, MALDON, COLCHESTER, CHELMSFORD, UTTLESFORD AND TENDRING
Masterclass Manager: Graham Broughton https://the-consortium.uk.com/about-us/#Graham
In just 90 minutes, you'll discover how to access the right training opportunities for growth. In a fast-changing business environment, investing in people is essential — but many small firms struggle to navigate funding, training options and workforce planning, including:
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Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications
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Leadership, management, digital, and technical skills training
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Identifying current and future skills gaps
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Creating practical workforce development plans
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Compliance and sector-specific training opportunities
Participants will also learn about:
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Government-backed training support
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Skills bootcamps and training grants
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Local authority programmes
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Partnerships with colleges, universities, and training providers
The session will show businesses how to reduce training costs while maximising return on investment.
Attendees will explore how workforce development can help:
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Increase productivity and innovation
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Improve staff retention and engagement
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Support succession planning
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Build long-term business resilience
Using practical examples and discussion, the masterclass will showcase how small businesses are using training to adapt, grow, and future-proof their organisations.
Perfect for start-ups, sole traders, freelancers and established SMEs, this session will leave you feeling informed, inspired and ready to take action as well as give you the tools to go after it successfully. in accordance with your Growth Action Plan.
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FOR BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE BASED IN THE DISTRICTS OF BRAINTREE, MALDON, COLCHESTER, CHELMSFORD, UTTLESFORD AND TENDRING
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