Become an employer partner
Save money
When staff leave your organisation, you invariably have to replace that role. Instead, invest the money you would spend on recruitment and training in your existing employees.
Improve efficiency
Training will help your staff improve their skills and learn new ones, as well as refresh their knowledge. This will increase their productivity and accelerate your business’ success by staying ahead of competitors.
Staff retention
Developing the skills of your existing staff will demonstrate you value your employees and are invested in them, resulting in a more committed and dedicated workforce.
Workforce Development Fund - FREE* training!
The Workforce Development Fund supports the cost of training programmes for those who are employed by a business based within the Warrington borough and who need to access training in order to upskill. Up to £6,000 is available for those who are eligible.
The fund prioritises training in key local sectors including Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Engineering, Construction, Life Sciences and Logistics/e-commerce as well as critical cross-sectoral skills including digital, green skills, low carbon, and leadership and management.
Click here for more information or to apply to the Workforce Development Fund.
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are career-focused level 4 and level 5 qualifications designed in collaboration with employers and approved against occupational standards in the sector. They are ideal for younger adults looking to enter a specific sector, or those already in employment looking to enhance their qualifications and progress their career.
Benefits of a HTQ to your business
If you have an employee that you're keen to progress, consider offering them the chance to study a HTQ. In so doing, you will:
- support your employees professional development, improving their existing skills and giving them the opportunity to learn new ones
- create an environment that promotes learning and development, enabling you to promote from within and therefore reducing recruitment risks and costs
- make your business more competitive by address skills gaps and shortages.
What are the costs of doing this?
Our full-time (one academic year) course fees are £5,995 per year and our part-time (two academic years) course fees are £2,997 per year. Students looking to apply for one of these courses can apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans. You can also choose to pay for a HTQ for your current employees. For more information about this route, please contact our Learner Services Team on: 01925 494 400 or by emailing: learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.
Click here to learn more about the Higher Technical Qualifications offered at Warrington & Vale Royal College.
Apprenticeships
Hiring an apprentice is a strategic and efficient way to cultivate talent and build a motivated, skilled, and certified workforce. Whether your goal is to transition an existing employee into an apprenticeship or to recruit fresh talent, our knowledgeable Business Partnerships Team will assist you throughout the entire process, including handling the necessary paperwork to access your Levy funds or register on the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS).
Advantages of apprenticeships:
- Develop your own talent pipeline
- Foster the critical skills required in your industry
- Increase diversity within your business
- Enhance your team’s productivity
- Improve workforce retention.
Click here to learn more about apprenticeships at Warrington & Vale Royal College.
Careers Week - October 2024
