d2n2 growth hub partner presentations
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Partners Presentations
7 December 2016
#celebrate2
Start & Grow (Regional Growth Fund)
• Intensive 1:1 support• Pre-start / Trading less than
3 years• Job Creation and/or Leverage• Grants for Large Job Creation• East Midlands Wide
Andrea Huscroft – NBV Enterprise Solutions
“I found my adviser’s knowledge and support
to be priceless and would recommend NBV to
anyone looking to start their own business”
Starting in Business (ERDF)
• Ideal for pre-start /new start• 4 day Training Programme• Understanding Enterprise• Business Planning• Ongoing Mentoring
NBV Enterprise Solutions
“This is a great course, really
worthwhile! I feel much more ready to launch my business
now than I did before”
Business Assist (ERDF)
• Trading businesses• 1:1 mentoring support• Access to networking events• Min. 12 hours
NBV Enterprise Solutions
Business Assist from NBV gives trading businesses all the tools they need to sustain and grow their business.
Business Grants (ERDF)
• Grant for Enterprise/Grant for New Business
• Easy application process• 25% - Min. £1,000/Max. £2,500• Capital or Revenue• Usual ERDF rules….NOT Retail
NBV Enterprise Solutions
“The process is very clear and concise
and NBV are readily available to help
and advise on any aspect of the application”
Better Off in Business
The Prince’s TrustBetter Off in Business Project
Customer Journey – SME Growth Programme
Project Start - Oct 2015Project End - Sept 2018
Presenter: Lisa Capell, Partnerships Manager, The Prince’s Trust
[email protected] / 0116 2045591
Enterprise ProgrammeWork with 18-30 year olds, turn big ideas into
business reality. From training / mentoring support - funding / resources, we help young people every step
of the way!
Targets / Objectives:• Explore Enterprise with 1537 young people and create
381 new businesses and act as a feeder of young entrepreneurs for the Growth Hub
• Sustainability at 60% after 12m • Robust Contract Management• Expectation of referrals to PT workshops from LEP partners
and Growth Hub• Continuation of sign posting of non target groups to LEP
partners and Delivery Partners
Definition of target beneficiaries
Young People 18-30, NEET background Work with referral agencies across LEP Area
Promotion and Measurement
D2 Business Starter Programme
East Midlands Chamber
December 2016 – October 2019
Paul Stuart
..gives Derbyshire residents the opportunity to explore their business potential and learn how
to set up a new business.
Key Information• Series of flexible workshops• One to one support from
Enterprise Adviser• One to one support from IT
Adviser• Small groups at local venues• Available until October 2019
emailderbyshirestartup@emc-
dnl.co.ukcall
01332 851289Visit
www.pushthebuttontoday.com
Enterprise Loans East Midlands
Enterprise Loans East Midlands
1st October 200830th April 2020
Neil Millington
We are a local business agency providing loans to both new start and existing businesses looking to expand
Key Information• Lead provider for Start Up
Loans• Manage Creative Quarter Loan
fund• Lent £13,712,877 since
October 2008• 924 new loans• 572 new businesses started
N2 Business Growth Fund
The University of Nottingham & EMB LtdSeptember 2015 -
October 2018
Mark Hurdley, EMB
To support ‘capital investment’ projects such as purchase of new equipment,
premises, upgrades to existing premises and
infrastructure.
Key Information• Grants between £20,000 &
£250,000 (Projects Funded at 20%)
• £2.7m Grant Requests Approved to Date
• Contracted 300 New Jobs.• Most B2B Sector, SMEs
Eligible for Support• Up to £2m of Grant Support
Remains
Enabled £13.7m Private
Sector Investment
Safeguarded over 60
Existing Jobs
Life Sciences, Clean Tech,
Manufacturing & Digital
Short time to Grant (4-6 Weeks)
www.n2businessgrowthfund.co.uk
Invest to Grow Fund
University of Derby
Oct 2014 – March 2017 and beyond
Mark Wheddon, Head of Strategic Programmes
The programme provides grants and loans to SMEs
across the East Midlands for enterprise growth and the
creation of jobs.
Key Information• Combination of loans and grants from RGF.
Further grant funding available through ERDF for D2N2 areas
• Designed to support SMEs to innovate, grow and create jobs.
• Level of grant dictated by state aid rules. • Minimum award size £15k maximum £250k.• New jobs created in SMEs must be sustained
for a minimum of 3 years.
Derby & Derbyshire Enterprise Growth Fund(D2EGF)
January 2016December 2018
Chris Pook
Grants & loans for expanding businesses
across Derby & Derbyshire, with ultimate aim of creating new jobs
Key Information• DEGF – grants & loans • D2EGF – grants only scheme
(SMEs only)• Clear need for intervention
(max 30% funding)• Realistic aspirations for
growth• Preference given to capital
costs
www.derby.gov.uk/degf
Growing Places Fund
D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership
2012Ongoing
Tom Goshawk, Capital Projects Assistant
The Growing Places Fund is a revolving capital loan fund aimed to deliver job creation in D2N2s 8 key
sectors.
Key Information• Revolving Loan Fund• £200k - £2m• Key Sector Development• Capital only Projects• Continuous Open call
Foresight Nottingham Fund
Foresight Nottingham Fund
2013-2023
Seb Saywood
A £40m fund that invests up to £2m in growing
Nottinghamshire based businesses across a range of sectors.
Key Information• Growth capital, MBOs,
BIMBOs, mezz• Based in Notts or investing in
Notts• Criteria: Mgmt, Growth,
Differentiated• Commercial returns
Nottinghamshire Capital Fund
Nottinghamshire County CouncilD2N2 Growth Hub
Support for Nottinghamshire Businesses January 2017- March 2019
Geoff George, Economic Development TeamNottinghamshire County Council
Two business advice posts – a Business Support Co-
ordinator and a Business Advisor, the latter having
access to specialist “bought-in” support
Key Information• Business Support Co-ordinator -
working with D2N2 Growth Hub front line staff and Notts business groups – an SME focus
• Business Advisor – growth and expansion specialist
• Aligned with wider NCC and partner offer
GrowthHub
Integration Apprenticeship Support
Innovation Centres
Nottinghamshire Economic Development Capital Fund
Roads and Business Park Investment
Grow on Growth Fund
Regional Growth Funding delivered by the University of LincolnFund closes June 2017
Lisa Barton
Grant funding, for growing SMEs, exiting incubation, enabling business growth,
achieving next stage of development, creating new
jobs, apply now.
Key Information• Applicants must be looking to
exit Incubator• Grants range from £20k to
£100k• Capital & revenue spend
categories• Levered match and job
creation criteria• Full details available at
growongrowth.co.uk
Some of the businesses we have worked with
Sheffield City Region Growth Hub
Business Investment Fund (Grant)Access to Finance
20162020
Henry Murch, Access to Finance Advisor
BIF provides grant funding for Capital
Expenditure to enable projects that cannot otherwise be funded
Key Information• Grant Funding for Capital
Expenditure• 10% to 30% Intervention Rate• Minimum Grant is £25,000 no
maximum• Job creation required• Fund of last resort
BA Clic Components received a £440,000 grant for a project
generating 40 new manufacturing jobs
Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF)
April 2017March 2027
Lewis Stringer, MEIF Senior Relationship Manager, British Business BankE-mail: [email protected] Tel: 07810 054 221
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund will provide over £250m of
equity, debt, small business loans, early stage and proof-of-concept funding to SMEs from
April 2017.
Key Information Equity Fund – Investments up to £2m.
Debt Fund – Loans from £100k up to £1.5m.
Small Business Loans Fund – Loans from £25k up to £150k.
Early Stage / Proof-of-Concept Fund – Investments up to £750k.
How do we now maximise this opportunity, develop
pipeline and drive growth?
Think BIG Loan Fund
Newark and Sherwood District CouncilDecember 2012
Ongoing
Julie Reader-Sullivan
We want Business in Newark and Sherwood to THINK BIG. Our Loan Fund
is available to Growth Businesses in Newark
Think BIG• Loans at commercial rates as
lender of last resort• Is about supporting growth
and jobs• Created 137 jobs so far• Used by many as part of a
package of funding
of this box
B.B.R. working with the D2N2 Growth Hub
Better Business Regulations
The steering group was formed in September 2013
PAUL COOPER co-ordinator
BBR is a partnership between businesses and regulators whose aim is to create a culture which supports and understands business.
The key objectives of our programme: • Seeking to reduce unnecessary regulatory
burden • Increase business awareness of the service
that we provide to help them understand regulations
• Promote two way communication between businesses and regulators to build mutual confidence
• Supporting regulators to find the right balance between encouragement, education and enforcement
• Developing a joint offer of support from regulatory services to businesses
Trading StandardsEnvironmental healthFire SafetyFood SafetyHealth and Safety
The benefits of being compliant
Sheffield City Region Growth Hub
Growth Hub Spokes
Areas Covered:
Business Investment
Fund Launchpad
SCR - Y Accelerator
Exporting 4 Growth
RISE
SHIP Skills BankGrowth Hub
Specialist Enhancement
Social Enterprise Exchange
Skills Bank
Launchpad
Exporting 4 Growth
SCR - Y Accelerator
Business Investment
Fund
Growth Hub Specialist
Enhancement
RISE
£17m grant pot
£5m programme
£500k programme
£1m programme
£22m grant fund
£85k programme
£4m programme
SIP £2.5 programme
Social Enterprise Exchange
£1m programme
Free Business Start-up Support – First 2 years of Trading
Delivered by –
Start-up Advisors
Specialist Support
Enterprise Coaching
For young entrepreneurs (18-30)
Princes TrustAccess to a 4 day course1:1 advisor support ‘Dragon’s Den’ to win a grant up to £2k.
Workshops
Clinics
Networking Events
Launchpad
Innovation - RiseSkills Bank
Launchpad
Exporting 4 Growth
SCR - Y Accelerator
Business Investment
Fund
Growth Hub Specialist
Enhancement
RISE
£17m grant pot
£5m programme
£500k programme
£1m programme
£22m grant fund
£85k programme
£4m programme
SIP £2.5 programme
Social Enterprise Exchange
£1m programme
Innovation Internships
Subsidy towards cost - £1,000 available for SMEs first graduate
Delivered by –
Management Toolkits
CPD
ID Role Recruit Induct Deliver
• Graduate level work• 6 months minimum – with scope for permanent• Market salary (min £14,500)• 3 cohorts per year
RISE is a flexible, paid graduate internship scheme designed with and for SMEs in the Sheffield City Region.
Innovation - SIPSkills Bank
Launchpad
Exporting 4 Growth
SCR - Y Accelerator
Business Investment
Fund
Growth Hub Specialist
Enhancement
RISE
£17m grant pot
£5m programme
£500k programme
£1m programme
£22m grant fund
£85k programme
£4m programme
SIP £2.5 programme
Social Enterprise Exchange
£1m programme
Innovation Support Programme
Delivered by –
Aimed at SMEs• Academic expertise• Facilities Support and develop business growth. • Resources
Initial 2-5 days of academic timeAdditional time dependant on identified requirements
Expertise available is wide ranging and includes packaging design, advanced manufacturing, sports engineering, robotics and materials engineering.
Grants Towards Specialist Support
Delivered by –
Free advice and assistance to cover a range of key areas: General Advice- Rate relief - Planning - Licensing etc
3 quote Supplier Procurement Process3 month delivery timeframe (avg)£5k max grant (10k project value)
Enhancement ProgrammeSkills Bank
Launchpad
Exporting 4 Growth
SCR - Y Accelerator
Business Investment
Fund
Growth Hub Specialist
Enhancement
RISE
£17m grant pot
£5m programme
£500k programme
£1m programme
£22m grant fund
£85k programme
£4m programme
SIP £2.5 programme
Social Enterprise Exchange
£1m programme
Diagnostic
Support through 12hr
Assist
Support through 50%
Grant
Identify Business Need
Skills Bank
Launchpad
Exporting 4 Growth
SCR - Y Accelerator
Business Investment
Fund
Growth Hub Specialist
Enhancement
RISE
£17m grant pot
£5m programme
£500k programme
£1m programme
£22m grant fund
£85k programme
£4m programme
SIP £2.5 programme
Social Enterprise Exchange
£1m programme
Export
Supporting Businesses Exporting for Growth
Delivered by –
• Matched funding (60/40 in South Yorks, 50/50 in D2N2)• Up to 2K for new to export companies• Up to 5K for sustainable exporters• Eligible Activity – Export Development, events & promotion to
engage new companies
1-2-1 adviceWorkshopsWebinars
E Exporting ProgrammeMarket ResearchExhibition Support
Supporting the capacity of SMEs to grow in international markets£1m project to June 2019Support 89 enterprises in the SCREmployment increase 126 jobs
Growth Hub Number
03330 00 00 39Email:[email protected]
The Growth Hub is a partner in the ‘Sheffield City Region Growth Hub Enhancement Project’ that is part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The project, for high-growth businesses in the Sheffield City Region, aims to increasetheir competitiveness and so help them grow and prosper.
Invest in D2N2
Nottingham City Council with Derbyshire Economic Partnership, Destination Chesterfield, Marketing
Derby and Marketing Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
1 November 2016 - 30 October 2019
Kathryn Allen and Lorraine Baggs
Raising D2N2’s profile as a business location of choice for new and growing SMEs, with bespoke support and
advice services
Key Information• UK and foreign investment• Creating new jobs and new
businesses• Helping SMEs achieve growth
plans• D2N2-wide with new joint
activities• Activity targeted at key sectors
and key sites
Derby City Centre Masterplan
Drakelow Park
ChesterfieldWaterside
Nottingham IslandSite
Nottingham City Centre
Harrier Park
Infinity Park Derby
Markham Vale
Nottingham Enterprise Zone
Elite Growth Programme
London Stock Exchange
To find out more please contact Emma Titmus, Manager, Primary [email protected]
02077971464
Emma Titmus, Manager, Primary Markets
London Stock Exchange supports ambitious growing companies
• Access public markets to provide growth capital for the future
AIM (for smaller growing businesses)
High Growth Segment (for tech companies)
Main Market for larger businesses
• ELITE growth programme now supports almost 500 private companies get ready for future investment and growth
Businesses can prepare for future growth and investment using the ELITE growth programme. This
provides CEO/CFOs with 18 months of education, access to LSE’s community and provides a peer group of
scaling businesses to engage with.
Companies should be high growth, have revenues of £5m+ and be willing to commit for the 18 month period
and investment £15k (price per company)Management teams don’t just work on finance but tackle other growth challenges including- Strategy- Talent- Governance- Investor
engagement- Internationalisation
etc…
Enabling Innovation
NTU/UoD/UoN
1st April 2016 – 31st March 2019
David Harper, NTU
Enabling Innovation brings together the combined research expertise of 3 universities to deliver a
comprehensive innovation support package to SMEs
Key Information:• Workshops & seminars• Technical and intensive 1:1
Collaborations• Student/Graduate placements• Over 2,000 businesses
supported• 333 new product
interventions
Innovate 2 Succeed
CUE Business Solutions
Start date – Jan 2015End Date - December 2020
Alan Malin
Working with aspirational businesses that want to embed innovation in to
their business model and ‘go for growth’
Key Information• Midlands based SME• Existing sustainable business• 7 days coaching/mentoring
support• Focus on ‘Innovation’• Full diagnostic using
GROWTHmapper
Innovate UK
Innovate UK –Funding for InnovationBiennial Calls across 5 themes:
Health & Life Sciences; Infrastructure; Materials & Manufacturing; Emerging and
Enabling Technologies; Open Call.
Ejaz Qureshi – BDE Collaborative R&D – The University of Nottingham
General funding helps your business wheels turn faster
Innovate UK only funds world-changing
innovation of the business/wheel
Key Information• Highly competitive – 20
winners/250 entries• Timing-between 2-3 months to
prepare bid• Cashflow- 1 to 2 Quarters in
arrears• Benefits – First to market
advantage• Leverage – Up to £1M for
£100k investment
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/innovation-grants-for-business-apply-for-funding
https://www.loopwheels.com
D2N2 Digital Growth Programme
D2N2 Digital Growth Programme
July 2016June 2019
John Connelly, Digital Manager, Nottingham City Council.
Support to encourage businesses to grow by
achieving a greater digital presence.
Key Information• Events and Seminars• ‘1 to 1’ support by industry
experts.• Skills advice and support• Mentoring• Grants – 40% contribution up
to £16k
The D2N2 Joint Investment Strategy
The JIS is a £1 million pound program of construction industry support that has been jointly and equally invested into by
CITB and Nottingham City Council.June 2015June2017
Nathan Wall
The JIS promotes three project strands offering funding and
training opportunities for D2N2 construction businesses and unemployed Nottingham
City residents
Key Information• D2N2 wide support• Growth through Business• Growth through People• Growth through Drivers and
Enablers• Events planned for 2017
Space Incubator Programme
Loughborough University
January 2016 – February 2018
Pauline Graham – Innovation Advisor
Support for start-ups and SMEs new to the space and
space-enabled sectors. Companies supported
become part of our space cluster
Key Information Business review, to include market assessment
and diagnostic Signposting and introductions to appropriate
sources of support and expertise, including local and national networks
Affordable accommodation or virtual tenancy in ATIC
Raises awareness of space-related opportunities
Project aims to develop a cluster in/around Loughborough but support is not restricted to business location
In partnership with
Catalysing Growth Through Research for TEM
University of Derby (IISE) and
Loughborough University (The iNet)
July 2016 – June 2019Georgette Hall – Innovation Advisor
Helping transport equipment SMEs to
innovate and grow with University research support and grant funding for new
ideas.
Key Information• Available to SMEs in the Transport
Equipment Manufacturing sector only• D2N2 wide• Up to 50% part-funding towards
innovation projects • Fully funded access to support and
facilities from the Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE)
• Collaborative R&D open call currently live
ENSCITE
University of Derby in partnership with Aston University and Derby City Council
October 2016 - March 2019
ANGELA TOOLEY
Helping D2N2 transport engineering and technology
supply chains scale up, become more competitive
and sustainable….win more business!
Key Information• Helping businesses focus on the right areas
to win more business through our competitiveness assessment and action planning
• Developing key staff and rising stars in the business through interactive workshops and peer networking
• Implementing new and innovative operations and supply chain processes through consultancy
• Providing resources for rapid design, prototyping and testing through our Fab Lab to help businesses get to market faster
D2EE: LOW CARBON
University of Derby, Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council
Start date: 01 November 2016End date: 31 October 2019
Angela Tooley: ERDF Programme Director University of Derby
A mix of business grants and consultancy and technical research and development opportunities to support
companies in the move to a low carbon economy
Key Information• Energy Smart Business Grants• Low Carbon Business
Capability Assessment• Supply Chain Accreditation
and Environmental Management
• Consultancy for low carbon :-production, process and product design
Food Enterprise Advisory Support Team (FEAST)
Food Enterprise Advisory Support Team (FEAST)
1st January 20161st December 2018
Andrew Collinson
Grants and support to assist food and drink
manufacturers compete effectively in terms of
efficiency, price points and customer standards
Key Information• Focus on supporting SME F&D
manufacturers in D2N2 (and SEMLEP)
• Grants, food technical support, mentoring and apprenticeships available
• 160 businesses to be supported in D2N2
The FEAST project is receiving up to £3.5million of funding from the European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for
Communities and Local Government is the Managing Authority for the European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local
community regenerations. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding
Inspiring Networking to Stimulate Technology Innovation in Life Sciences
Medilink East Midlands Ltd
October 2015September 2018
Melanie Davidson
INSTILS deliver a range of activities that seek to
engender a culture of innovation within the life
science sector
Key Information• Advisory support • Signposting • Grant funding• Access to DEVELOP programme• Opportunity to attend SIGs
Contact one of our Innovation Advisors
0115 822 3154
Energy Innovation and Collaboration
The University of Nottingham
August 2016March 2019
Colette Putman and Richard Gravelle
Helping businesses to access outstanding University
expertise, facilitating energy innovation and the move to sustainable and renewable
energy use.
Key Information• Access to academic expertise
through Energy Technologies Research Institute
• Programme of activities and workshops
• Access to University facilities• Capital grant scheme
Forecasting for microgrid management
Testing of devices prior to deployment at the Meadows demonstrator Map of the Meadows showing individual buildings &
residences involved in the project
Eco House
Nottingham Demonstrator Sites
Forecasting for microgrid management
The Big House
Creative Quarter, Derby Quad, Derby Theatre, NAE, NBV, New Art Exchange, NTU- The Hive, Nottingham City Council and University of Derby
Start date:1st October 2016End date: 30th September 2019
£ 5 million business support programme for SME Competitiveness in the Creative and
Digital Industries
D2N2 region
Over 500 businesses supported 120 businesses receiving grants
280 entrepreneurs supported
• Accelerator• Business Engagement Events• One to One Coaching• Small Development Grants• Creative Industries Network• Peer to Peer Learning
Internationalising SME’s
East Midlands Business Ltd (EMB)/ Department for International Trade
October 2015September 2018
Simon Grandidge, Customer Engagement Manager
Internationalising SME’s aims to enhance the
capability and capacity of businesses to exploit
opportunities in overseas markets
Key Information• Market engagement • Events• Specialist advice• Grant funding
Enterprise Europe Network
Helping ambitious businesses innovate and grow internationally
2015 - 2020
Jan Immel, International Programmes Manager
The world’s largest support Network for
SMEs with international ambitions
Key Information• Find new international business
partners • Learning how EU legislation and
guidance affects you• Organise market visits, training and
seminars• Support to help shape innovation
potential into international commercial success
• Help to access funding and finance
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) £5.5mRolling Programme
Aligned to main ESIF time table
Lindsay Allen, Senior Programme Manager D2N2
Capital grants programme for rural businesses and capital investments in
rural areas to create jobs and economic growth!
Key Information• Anticipated: Early Spring Calls
for:• 6.4 Business Development
(£1,700,000)• 7.5 Tourism Infrastructure
(£1,000,000)• 4.2 Food & Drink Processing
(£540,000)• All rolling programmes with
regular application consideration points
Supporting rural businesses
The 4 LEADER Programmes
*LEADER in the Peak*North Notts* *Bolsover & NE Derbys*South Notts*£6.53mn to help rural economy grow
2016 to 2020£138mn for 80 LEADER Groups in England
Craig Edson, South Notts LEADER Programme Officer
Private Sector led local decisions. Capital funding to help Rural businesses
grow & create jobs. Help & advice for
applicants.
Key Information• Fit 6 National Priorities &
Local Dev Strategy• Similar to EAFRD but grants
can be smaller• LAG decides projects to fund
in their area.• £609k funded with pipeline
value of £1.5mn• LEADER is Open For Business
Robotic milking machine and owners
Chris and Amie LovattGrant £39k
Nottingham Jobs
Nottingham City Council,DWP & Futures
April 2013 – onwards
Chris Grocock
Nottingham Jobs is a free recruitment and skills
advice service, supporting both jobseekers and
employers in the Nottinghamshire area
Key Information• Most popular jobs website in the Nottingham area with
registration system for applicants to be matched to jobs• Free bespoke management of all stages of the recruitment
process including advertising, sifting, and provision of interview facilities
• Specialist advice on the government’s Apprenticeship Reforms, including assistance accessing funding and matching to the right provider / standard
• Includes Nottingham Works offer to employers, part financed by Nottingham City Council, European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative
• Grants of up to £7,500 available to employers that offer Jobs and apprenticeships for unemployed City residents
www.nottinghamjobs.com0115 876 4508
CITB Flexible and Structured Funds
2017 application windows
Flexible and structured funds - 7 February – 6 MarchFlexible fund – 25 April – 22 May Flexible and structured funds – 1 August – 28 August Flexible fund – 7 November – 4 December
Support Email; [email protected] or [email protected] www.citb.co.uk/funding
Youth Engagement (16-24) – Step Forward
CT Skills (and partners)
Start Date: November 2016 End Date: March 2018
Alex Ford, Chief Executive Officer
Step Forward...Helping young people to “choose work” and giving
them the skills and behaviours they need to thrive in local businesses
The Step Forward offer to local companies...
• Fast and free recruitment service• Cash incentives to recruit young
people• Young talent trained to your skills
needs• Work trials and mentor training for
staff• Chance to give somebody their
first break
EMPLOY LocalDBC Training
Contract start: Nov 2016Ends: July 2018
Simon O’Connell, Development Director
EMPLOY Local
Employ Local – *Incentives to recruit Local People include: £800 - Recruit and Train 13 weeks£400 - 4 weeks still in employment£400 - 24 weeks still in employment£2500 - apprenticeship incentives
*subject to eligibility
• EMPLOY Local - Candidate Bank – offering
a FREE recruitment service ‘match and fill’
• Suitably qualified candidates trained to your requirements
• Bespoke advertising and promotion of your vacancies
EMPLOY Local Who’s it for? - Unemployed Individuals
- Aged 16 +Support includes:
• FREE registration to our new Candidate Bank• Access to employers and jobs• 200+ training courses • Apprenticeship & Traineeship opportunities• New starts every week
Come to our official launch event to find out more – 14th December @8.00 Book Café Derby
Skills Local
learndirect Limited
From now until March 2018
Adam Farrington - Employer Engagement Manager.
A local service to provide SMEs with support and
incentives to upskill their workforce and grow their
business.
Key Information• Training & qualifications for
staff at all levels • Help for employers to
‘navigate’ the skills provision landscape to grow their business
• Training for today/tomorrow with incentives to generate new apprenticeships
• Redundancy and downsizing support.
Thank you all for participating and
listening.
Closing Questions: Green = Yes/Red = No• Has this been a useful morning so far?
Be honest!• Is there support for the Growth Hub
organising a gathering of all Programmes/Projects like this again (in about 4 months time – April/May)?
• Would a bigger event for all Advisors/Delivery Teams to come together also be useful?
• Is there anything of general interest that anyone would like to say or ask in Open Forum?
And Finally………….• Prizes for the two most
engaging 20 Word Pitches• Please don’t forget your
Feedback Forms• If you want to speak to a
Growth Hub person……• Networking and lunch – out by
1330 please!
That’s All Folks!
