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

Lisa.Capell@princes-trust.org.uk / 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: lewis.stringer@british-business-bank.co.uk 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:growthhub@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk 

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 Marketsetitmus@lseg.com

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

info@medilinkem.com

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

job.hub@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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; funding@citb.co.uk or meg.hankinson@citb.co.ukWebsite 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!