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On a monthly basis, we will offer ‘food for thought' and share a few words of wisdom surrounding staff training and development. This month, we are sharing information about the Train to Gain scheme and how it can support your staff in their learning and improve your business performance. 

The Government recognises that these are challenging times for employers and that is why it is focusing on providing real help to ensure that businesses and individuals get the support they need to survive and to make the most of the new opportunities the upturn will bring. Train to Gain is part of the Governments Solutions for Business, a wide portfolio of highly targeted, publicly funded business support products and services, designed to help eligible English businesses grow and succeed.

As the national skills service Train to Gain:

• aims to meet the needs of employers of all sizes and from all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance
• aims to encourage all businesses and individuals to value and realise the benefits that learning and skills can bring
• is a valuable resource for employers, unlocking employees' potential and increasing company productivity
• A broad range of training is covered - from basic level skills to Level 2, Level 3 and other higher-level skills such as Leadership and Management.
• Businesses must carry on training their staff, even when times are tough. Companies whose people have the skills to offer high-quality products and services most efficiently will be best placed to weather the downturn and take advantage quickly when the economy picks up again.

 Latest employer feedback on Train to Gain shows:

• Over three quarters of employers (78%) are happy with the skills brokerage service
• 80% of employers said they would recommend Train to Gain to other business colleagues
• 66% believe training is contributing to improved long-term competitiveness
• Since its launch over two and a half years ago, Train to Gain has helped over 143,000 businesses and almost 1 million people realise the benefits of better skills, and demand continues to grow 

The Source support businesses of all shapes and sizes across South Yorkshire to deliver Train to Gain programmes for staff. For further information about how Train to Gain could support your organisation, please call Mike Denby on 0114 2635600.

Information sourced from http://www.traintogain.gov.uk/