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Upskill your workforce 

It makes sound business sense to invest in developing your skills - and those of your workforce - on an ongoing basis. It is vital that employers continue to invest in skills, especially at this time of economic challenge, not only to be effective at what they are doing now, but also to develop skills for the future.

The resources and guides in this section can help you to improve the performance of your business through better management and investment in skills and training.

Business Link Northwest is your free to use, independent business support and information service. Our business advisers can help you to:

  • establish any skills gaps that exist in your business
  • identify the training needs that will fill the gaps now and in the future
  • assist you to source the most suitable training and training provider
  • access any available funding and ensure you get best value for money

Call our business adviser team on 0845 00 66 888 or use our contact us form.

Find a course

Business Link can help you to identify and source training needs, call 0845 00 66 888 or use the resources below:

Here's how...

Browse a selection of our case studies to see how other North West businesses accessed support to improve their workforce skills:

Featured support

Train to Gain
Improve your productivity and competitiveness by ensuring your staff have got the right skills to do the job.

Leadership and Management
Take up this innovative programme to equip yourself with the skills to become a better leader.

The Mentoring Programme
Benefit from the knowledge and experience of a mentor to develop your skills and grow your business.

National Apprenticeship Scheme
Help your business stay ahead - find out how apprenticeships can motivate and deliver the training you need for staff aged under 25.