Click here to access information on how to advertise vacancies, how to employ apprentices and school leavers, as well as a step by step guide to how to take on an employee.
Click here to access information on grants, awards or finance for business including sources of finance to support training.
An apprentice is an employee who is also doing on-the-job training leading to a nationally recognised qualification developed by the industry. Funding for apprenticeship training can be used for both new and existing employees but like all employees, apprentices must still receive a wage. Apprentices can be any age over 16 - they are not limited to 16-24 year olds - but the level of support and funding for training varies. There are more than 190 job roles available for apprentices ranging from accountancy to textiles, engineering to veterinary nursing, business administration to construction.
View the types of apprenticeships. If you are interested in finding out more about apprenticeships contact the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) on 08000 150 600 or visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk (external website**) or complete the following online form (external website**).
Business Link is an online source of information for businesses and their website contains downloadable information including:
A comprehensive guide to training your staff which includes: assessing your training needs; finding a training provider; choosing the right type of training; the different methods of training and evaluating your training.
Information on leadership and management skills including sources funding for professional development and an interactive tool to assess management and leadership skills and create a personal development plan.
Information on improving employee performance including managing employee training; Investors in people; and developing employee skills.
Buxton College (external website**) is part of the University of Derby and offers full-time and part-time courses and apprenticeships in a range of subject areas including: Hospitality; Sports; Public Services; Media; Hair and Beauty; Childcare; Health and Social Care; Motor Vehicle; Business and IT. Tele: 01298 28321 or email enquiriesudb@derby.ac.uk
Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Chamber and Commerce has a business training arm called Chamber Training (external website**) and have been delivering training across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for over 20 years. Programmes are split into youth and adult oriented provision and Chamber Training provides ongoing management of the learning process with visits to provide assessment and monitoring. Contact Catrin Duncan Tele: 01332 851 280 or email catrin.duncan@dncc.co.uk
New Mills High School and College (external website**) has been awarded the status of specialist school in Business and Enterprise. The school is keen to assist businesses with their training needs. Construction training facilities are also available. Contact Christine Barker, Director of Specialism on 01663 743 284 or email bar@newmills11-18.derbyshire.scg.uk
The University of Derby, Buxton (external website**) offers a range of degree courses from Foundation Degrees and Bachelor Degrees, to Masters and PHD Degrees in Hospitality, Spa, Events, Outdoor, Sports and Travel and Tourism. Tele: 01298 28321 or email enquiriesudb@derby.ac.uk
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.