Here is a list of Essex County Council initiatives that aim to support the develop of skills and employability opportunities for residents across Essex. Please feel free to contact them and explore how you can successfully deliver your Social Value commitments.
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Employer Hub supports Essex businesses to attract and develop local talent, as well as promoting their vacancies. Apprenticeship Hub provide you free and impartial advice on apprenticeships. Work Experience: provides a brief overview of the benefits of Work Experience and why it is important. Inclusive Employment provide a downloadable guidance to Apprenticeship, Traineeship, and Internship. |
Adult Community Learning: offering ACL Apprenticeship programs and NVQ courses in a variety of subjects form Level 2 to Level 5. ACL also offers Math and English and many more courses for your staff members. Also provide guidance with Levy Transfer. Email: acl.apprenticeships@essex.gov.uk |
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Levy Transfer Service: Support for small and medium size businesses in Essex. Known as apprenticeship levy, is when big companies can share some of their funds, with smaller businesses, enabling smaller and medium size businesses to receive financial support to cover the cost of training their apprentices. Email: info@essexalts.co.uk |
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Next Generation Champion: Supporting employers to engage with Basildon schools and colleges, bringing experience and expertise to local students. Email: skills@basildon.gov.uk |
Next Generation Champion Basildon: Support for employers to engage with local secondary schools, colleges and sixth forms - bringing lessons and education to life across the borough. Opportunity to get involved with mock interview days, careers fairs, inspirational talks and work experience.