Improve Your Skills and Grow Your Business in 2008
An increasing number of
small businesses can help their businesses
in 2008 by taking advantage of a big
expansion in government funded training
schemes. This could be increasingly
important as numerous surveys continue to
suggest that skills shortages are affecting
the productivity and competitiveness of UK
businesses.
Training schemes are
available for both employers and employees,
and the increase in funding will allow more
businesses to improve their skills.
John Denham, Secretary of State for
Innovation, Universities and Skills said:
"Small business managers are the backbone of
our economy, making an immense contribution
to innovation, boosting regional
competitiveness and bringing opportunity and
enterprise to local communities.
"To really succeed in an increasingly
competitive climate, every small business
manager needs to get the best from their
employees. Despite the time pressures they
face, no small business manager can afford
to cut corners on training - either for
their employees, or themselves.
"Since its launch in 2006, Train to Gain has
helped more than 52,000 employers and
enabled over 240,000 employees to undertake
training. If you manage a small business, I
urge you to join in this fantastic work and
make your business a winner in the New
Year."
The increases in funding for management
training for small and medium-sized
enterprises (those between 10 and 249
employees) will support managers in around
42,000 companies over the next three years.
To find out more about how Train to Gain can
help, employers should call 0800 015 55 45
or visit
Train to Gain. Alternatively,
individuals and employers can access the
information they need on skills via a
dedicated phone line and website. The phone
number is 0800 011 30 30 or website:
Learning Skills Council
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