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Springboard the launch pad for skills boost

 
  Small and medium size businesses in Somerset can boost their staff training for free thanks to a new £265,000 project being launched by Somerset County Council in partnership with the Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN).  

Contracts have just been signed with four training providers – Aspire Training, Bridgwater and Taunton College, Hair Academy South West, and Somerset Business Agency – to deliver Skill Up Springboard. It offers businesses in Somerset access to free short courses for employees who are over the age of 18 to improve their skills and potentially climb the career ladder.

  Funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), the courses can provide a taster of a new topic area, or gentle (re)introduction to formal learning, via an accredited unit of a full qualification.   By offering a taster, Springboard provides relevant information and encourages both the employer and employee to find out about the learning options and progression routes available.

By completing a Springboard unit, those taking part could
:
-Progress onto apprenticeships, traineeships or full certificates and diploma in the same or similar topics to extend their learning
– Learn the skills necessary to secure the next role up in their organisation
– Obtain the certification needed to prove skills they use day to day Gain more responsibility in their current role due to new skills Learn new skills which allow them to innovate, progress or streamline work they currently do

  Councillor David Hall, Somerset County Council’s Cabinet Member for the Economy, Planning and Community Infrastructure, said: “This is a great opportunity for small and medium size businesses to access training for their staff. I would urge them to apply or get in touch to find out more.   “I am delighted that all the hard work behind the scenes that has gone into applying for the funding and securing the training providers will benefit our business community.”

  The County Council successfully bid for around £3m of ESF funding as part of the wider Somerset Skills for Growth programme and Springboard is the first project being delivered. Further training and skills opportunities are being developed as a result of the funding.  

For further information on eligibility and the units that are available, please contact: hello@skillupsomerset.org.uk

If you’re a business based in Taunton and West Somerset, you can also contact: Marie Howard m.howard@skillupsw.org.uk 07395 796297

If you’re a business based in South Somerset, Sedgemoor, or Mendip, you can also contact: Nikki Blackwell n.blackwell@skillupsomerset.org.uk 07857 670806




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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

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Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
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