Access skills support for your workforce

The skills we need continue to evolve as businesses keep pace with technology and the growing demand from customers. At times of rapid change, it can be difficult to keep the skills of your workforce up to date. Finding time to evaluate and refresh skillsets might seem impossible, but you do not have to do this alone. ?

As well as supporting individuals up and down the country, the National Careers Service also helps employers of all sizes to explore options to improve the skills of their workforce.

The National Careers Service provides free, up to date, impartial information, advice and guidance on careers, skills, and the labour market.?

Its aim is to fuel the potential of millions of people through high quality careers advice. One of the ways it does this is by working with employers and supporting them to join the #SkillsRevolution by assessing and maximising the capability of their workforce with tailored plans, developed by qualified careers advisers.

How can the National Careers Service help your business?

Professional careers advisers can work with you to complete a workforce skills audit.

The National Careers Service can help you consider the skills required to meet the challenges of modern business, whether that is developing the latest digital skills or adding green skills to existing roles. They will help you to consider any gaps and will work with you to develop a bespoke package to build your workforce capability.

Explore options for your workforce including those offered as part of the Skills for Life offer.

Their professional advisers have expert local knowledge of the training providers in your area, giving you the chance to look at all of the opportunities to equip your team with the skills you need, this includes helping you to make the most of the free Skills for Life offers that meet your specific needs. This could include Apprenticeships, T Levels, Skills Bootcamps and Higher Technical Qualifications among others.

Find skilled people to fill current vacancies in your organisation.

They can help you to supplement your current workforce with talented individuals who have the skills or potential you are looking for. This could include helping you to explore and access potential applicants you may not have thought of previously.

Sue Parkington, Human Resources Officer at Lenzing Fibers, said:

“The process of accessing the National Careers Service was really easy and straightforward and it gave us the chance to advertise our vacancies on new platforms and link with careers advisers who were directly connected to job seekers in the local area.”

If you would like to find out more about getting the support to maximise the potential of your workforce and making your business more resilient and ready for the needs of the future economy, email the National Careers Service today https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/contact-us

You can find out more about training and employment schemes available for your business at www.gov.uk/skills-support.