In just 90 minutes, you will discover how to access the right training opportunities for growth. In a fast-changing business environment, investing in people is essential – but many small firms struggle to navigate funding, training options and workforce planning, including:

• Apprenticeships and vocational qualifications
• Leadership, management, digital, and technical skills training
• Identifying current and future skills gaps
• Creating practical workforce development plans
• Compliance and sector-specific training opportunities

Participants will also learn about:

• Government-back training support
• Skills bootcamps and training grants
• Local authority programmes
• Partnerships with colleges, universities, and training providers

The session will show businesses how to reduce training costs while maximising return on investment.

Attendees will explore how workforce development can help:

• Increase productivity and innovation
• Improve staff retention and engagement
• Support succession planning
• Build long-term business resilience

Using practical examples and discussion, the masterclass will showcase how small business are using training to adapt, grow, and future-proof their organisations.

Perfect for start-ups, sole traders, freelancers and established SMEs, this session will leave you feeling informed, inspired and ready to take action as well as give you the tools to go after it successfully, in accordance with your Growth Action Plan.