Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) is a programme developed to up-skill employees within small and medium-sized businesses in. We provide recognised accredited qualifications and bespoke training courses to enhance your employees’ skills, increase the competitiveness of your business and boost the local economy. SSW is co-financed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the European Social Fund. We deliver SSW on behalf of Serco. 

Skills Support for the Workforce is all about progression. We can help you progress your career, education and business.

What's on offer?

• A training needs analysis for your business, identifying the skills you need to support your business ambitions.

• Flexible training – pick either full qualifications or mix and match of individual units to suit your development needs.

• On-the-job vocational training to meet individual and business needs including taught learning, workplace assessment, distance learning and online learning.

• Learning pathways for your employees enabling them to progress within your organisation onto higher level qualifications or apprenticeships.

• Recognised accredited qualifications and training courses to enhance your employees' skills.

How could you benefit?

• A more efficient business with improved profitability.

• A highly skilled workforce delivering quality outputs for your customers and improving business performance.

• Improved staff satisfaction and motivation, reducing staff turnover.

• A wider appeal to new recruits.

• Competitive advantage in your marketplace and improved chance of winning new business.

SSW is co-financed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the European Social Fund. This means you can access a wide range of training at no cost* to your business. *subject to eligibility.